Author Archives: jbwye

The Ups and Downs of Crowd-funded Publishing

Posted on April 12, 2016 by jbwye

What an interesting piece this is! A warm welcome to Jennie Ensor from Authonomy days. She has certainly taken herself through the mill to get what she wants. I take my hat off to her, and leave her to tell us … Continue reading →

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The Places I was in Mentally

Posted on April 5, 2016 by jbwye

Welcome to Sue Moorhouse today, another Authonomy Gold Medallist on our journey to publication all those years ago. Settings to our books has produced some interesting variations on the theme, and Sue is delightfully lateral in her thinking. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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Do I Know What I’m Doing?

Posted on April 1, 2016 by jbwye

The sequel is finished. A burden has lifted from my shoulders. Only some editing remains after feedback from friendly readers, and then I can submit GRASS SHOOTS to my publishers. I am tired. I don’t want to write another novel – for … Continue reading →

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Step Forward Google Earth!

Posted on March 29, 2016 by jbwye

Welcome back, Tim Taylor, fellow Crooked Cat author, who has valiantly risen to my challenge and shares with us how he surmounted the problem of settings in his two excellent historical novels. Hello Jane!  Many thanks for hosting me! I understand … Continue reading →

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Architecture Seen as a Post to Pee Against

Posted on March 22, 2016 by jbwye

What a delight to welcome Sarah Stevenson today, who treats us to something entirely different by way of settings. And I can guarantee you’ll enjoy her unique book.   Thank you so much for hosting me, Jane. And what a … Continue reading →

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A Breath-taking Epic

Posted on March 18, 2016 by jbwye

A rare chance not to be missed! Selling at a bargain 99P. Treat a friend this Easter? A message from my publishers, the wonderful Crooked Cats! Head to Kenya in Jane Bwye’s “breath-taking” 5* epic, Breath of Africa, a land … Continue reading →

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An Uncanny Element of the Unknown

Posted on March 15, 2016 by jbwye

The theme of settings for books has unveiled a treasure trove of responses. Here’s one you’ll really enjoy, from new author Maria Mellins who has chosen an island. Welcome, Maria! Thank you very much for hosting me Jane! And what a … Continue reading →

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Chinese company accused of wilfully destroying Kenya’s best beach

Posted on March 11, 2016 by jbwye

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Dull Grey Sky Heavy with Moisture

Posted on March 11, 2016 by jbwye

As a follow-on from last week’s “Rookie in London“, (setting 40 years ago) here’s a preview of how a Kenyan woman sees present day UK for the first time – in Grass Shoots, the sequel, my work in progress… (there’s … Continue reading →

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Inveterate Pantser

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jbwye

I’ve never heard of a pantser before, but I can relate to the problems Rosalind Minett has when she’s writing. So often my characters run away with themselves… but then, it is quite exciting not knowing how your story will eventually get … Continue reading →

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