Author Archives: jbwye

Welcome, Jane

Originally posted on Tim's Blog:
Today I am joined by fellow Crooked Cat author Jane Bwye.  Welcome back Jane! It’s been a few months since your last visit. Tell us what you have been up to since then. Dear Tim…

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Making Readers Tingle with Fear

Welcome to Adrian Martin, new Crooked Cat author, who has an intriguing tale to tell. His debut novel is already burning a hole in my kindle, and has now been promoted to the top of the list. We have a few … Continue reading

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Great Summer Sale of Crooked Cat Books

Have a browse here on AMAZON.  And check out my books below: Will she ever belong to the country she loves? You can find out in this award-nominated book now on special offer! Why does she need to go for a walk? For … Continue reading

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History Repeating Itself?

A warm welcome again to my fellow Crooked Cat, Tim Taylor, who has the vision and insight to link the past with the present. Why do we never learn! (And I highly recommend both of his books: compelling and entertaining reads … Continue reading

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Letters from Elsewhere: Charles Omari Ondiek

Originally posted on Miriam Drori, Author:
Today’s guest speaks to me from Africa and is brought by Jane Bwye. SPEAKING FOR MYSELF Thank you for having me, Miriam, and letting me come alive from the pages of Breath of Africa.…

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The Merry Matatu Marathon

When we rant and rave about “the Authorities”, and bemoan the plight of Africa’s wildlife, we often forget what it used to be like. Here’s a press cutting I’ve dug out from over thirty years ago, from Kenya’s now defunct Langata … Continue reading

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Bwye for Now

The title Ailsa Abraham has given for this little piece reminds me of a by-line, “Bwye the way…”  I used to have in the Karengata Chronicle in days gone by – 1984, to be exact. And a thought is forming in … Continue reading

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Now He is At Peace

  Brian Connell, a man of principle and insight with a deep love of Africa, is missed by many because of his struggles. He tried to overcome them by the cathartic writing of his legacy, the book Msomi and Me. … Continue reading

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A Place of Peace

It’s always a pleasure hosting one of my favourite authors, Sue Barnard, who has chosen to talk about rather an unusual subject in relation to the setting of her book. Over to you, Sue! Cemeteries may not, at first sight, … Continue reading

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Dying to Eat at the Pub

It’s a great privilege hosting Beatrice Fishback today, who gives us a delightful glimpse of England through the eyes of an American, and at the same time treats us to a preview of her next novel. Over to you Bea! … Continue reading

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