Author Archives: jbwye

Tea and Cakes

Posted on April 28, 2017 by jbwye

And a Book-signing to be fondly remembered. It’s almost like deja vu. Only this time I was a little bit wiser, and laid on home made cup cakes, duly decorated with African animals, made by my daughter. The chocolates, too, … Continue reading →

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Time to Re-start

Posted on April 21, 2017 by jbwye

Today is my birthday, and tomorrow is the book-signing of my third novel. Fifteen years ago the thought of becoming a fully-fledged author was an impossible dream, which I was encouraged to commit to paper. I was over sixty, for … Continue reading →

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Today’s The Day!

Posted on March 30, 2017 by jbwye

Launch Day Is Here. Click on cover below to Buy My Book – and if you’re on Facebook, why not pop in to my party any time in the next twelve hours to partake in the festivities?

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Bursting With an Idea

Posted on March 14, 2017 by jbwye

Part 4: Starting Your Own Business. There are many types of businesses, some of them overlapping and interlinking, and as a generalist, I have met with an interesting variety of clients. My following list gives readers an idea of this diversity, … Continue reading →

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YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE.

Posted on March 10, 2017 by jbwye

I always love it when my old friend Ailsa comes to stay. She is such an entertaining, amusing person. But her new book sounds more serious. I’ve just taken a peek at the Prologue, and realise it comes with a serious … Continue reading →

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Our Good Ole NHS

Posted on February 24, 2017 by jbwye

There’ve been times, recently, when I have been tempted to write to the local press, denouncing all the frightening adverse publicity about our NHS. They have been absolutely wonderful to my husband. Nothing has been too much trouble. And I … Continue reading →

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What Works For You?

Posted on February 21, 2017 by jbwye

Part 3. Starting Your Own Business. Before you can start building a Business Plan, you must, of course, have a definite idea of what your business is going to be. I am astounded at the different reasons for which people … Continue reading →

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Launch party for Never on a Saturday

Posted on February 9, 2017 by jbwye

Originally posted on The Bingergread Cottage:
Hello Sue, Hello Guests! Thank you for inviting us over for your launch party. We wish this book as much success as all your other ones,which we loved. Us? Well, I’ve brought two lovers…

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The Power of Dreaming

Posted on February 7, 2017 by jbwye

Are you the right sort of person to have your own business? Only you can answer that question. But here are some pointers to help towards a decision. Running your business is scary. It’s not like having a job, with … Continue reading →

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Mexico: the final solution

Posted on January 30, 2017 by jbwye

Originally posted on Tim's Blog:
Here’s a bit of fun from Holmfirth Writer’s Group yesterday evening.  The starting point for our writing was a piece of paper on which were posted a selection of twenty-odd newspaper headlines.  One of…

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