Author Archives: jbwye

Three Things I’m Proud of.

Can’t help feeling proud – my little novella is just out in paperback format. Don’t you just love the cover? Go on – treat yourself! Here’s the link to amazon.uk  and amazon.com And my two-volume African saga will soon be complete, with the … Continue reading

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Going It Alone

You’re not Dragons’ Den material – yet. You have the secret glimmer of an idea which just might turn into a brainwave. It’s been recurring in your mind and wont go away. The more you think of it, the more … Continue reading

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Another One Bites The Dust

And thank goodness! Roll on 2017. The last year is best forgotten for a myriad of reasons. But… there have been some compensations in 2016 amidst the predomination of matters medical in our lives. Four good friends hosted me on … Continue reading

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Under The Spotlight

I know there is a slight greenish tinge on some of us, but at least it was colourful at the Eastbourne Book Festival on Saturday 19th November. Five Crooked Cats were given prime position at center stage. With me, were … Continue reading

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My First Book Festival

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? With the Cats and our novels; LtoR- Jane, me, Jeff, Susan  (Sarah taking pic) ? I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a teeny bit nervous about attending the book festival with my…

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Limited Offer … FREE!

Is it really a whole month since I blogged? Can’t think how the time has gone… Oh yes – how could I forget that we have a brand new bathroom! After three long days of dust, sweat and tears, the … Continue reading

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Three Things I’ll Give You…

Two, you’ll have to earn – I have some exciting news. My new book is coming out next year. There’s still a long way to go. Things like the allocation of an editor, agreeing the cover, and settling the launch … Continue reading

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What’s a Webinar?

Let’s face it, we writers want nothing more than to huddle down in our lonely corners and be creative. However, a supportive publisher can make such a difference to our lives. We know we have to move out of our comfort zone and shout amongst … Continue reading

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They’ve Tied Themselves Up In Knots.

Deja Vu? Here’s an article I wrote for Kenya’s Karengata Chronicle on June 9th, 1984. Thought it might make you chuckle… If I were a Martian, up in my satellite monitoring the people and events on earth – earth, that little pinprick of a … Continue reading

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Of Flaming Exhausts and Flashing Headlights

(Based on my article published by the Daily Nation, Kenya, on April 13th 1966) “Dammit – I’ve forgotten the tow-rope – and I need Nos. 6 and 7 box spanners.” Bruce drew his dirty fingernails through his tousled hair in exasperation. He was sitting … Continue reading

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