Author Archives: jbwye

THE CALL – 4 X 4 THINGS ABOUT AGENTS

Posted on October 13, 2015 by jbwye

Claire Lyman has found an Agent! I’m so glad for her, and her story is sobering as well as enlightening. Thank you for sharing, Claire. Your tenacity and dedication are awesome – and the very best of luck for your … Continue reading →

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Our Final Day in the Galapagos Islands

Posted on October 9, 2015 by jbwye

Saturday 30/12/04 Another early breakfast, followed by farewell photographs and presents for the crew. Billie ushered us into the dinghy for the last time, and we headed for the Charles Darwin Centre in a vain attempt to beat the crowds. … Continue reading →

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A Different Sort of Police Procedural

Posted on October 5, 2015 by jbwye

Welcome to Emily Donoho, an intriguing new crime writer, with an enquiring mind and an inside knowledge of her craft. I look forward to sampling her work. Your crime thriller book, published in May this year, takes the reader deep … Continue reading →

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Bird counting and acrobatic dolphins

Posted on October 2, 2015 by jbwye

Galapagos Diary No. Friday 29/12/04. This time the boat sets off at 1am and we arrive at Floreana at 7am. It is an attractive, hilly island.  We plan an early disembarkation for a wet landing; only two other boats are in the bay.  We are first … Continue reading →

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The Busiest Bandstand in Britain

Posted on October 1, 2015 by jbwye

It is cold. The biting wind whips round the arena. The prime seats are packed solid, and the Eastbourne Silver Band strikes up. We arrived on time to collect our tickets, but are too late and have to take exposed … Continue reading →

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Launch Party Shenanigans

Posted on September 29, 2015 by jbwye

If you’ve ever wondered what a virtual launch party is – look no further! Newcomer to our Crooked Cats’ cradle, historical novelist Emma Rose Millar has all the answers. With the vogue for self-publishing now in full swing, it’s getting … Continue reading →

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The Majestic Albatross

Posted on September 24, 2015 by jbwye

Galapagos Islands. No.5 After lunch we cruise to Punta Suarez point on Espanola in readiness for a three-hour afternoon stroll. This is the most varied walk of the week. With about 8-9 other groups we embark for our “dry landing”, … Continue reading →

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Five Steps to Book Launch

Posted on September 22, 2015 by jbwye

Author Countdown Series Some valueable advice from a brilliant writer – I have enjoyed Shani Struthers‘ books, and like all supportive authors, we have exchanged reviews. You can read hers on one of mine HERE. I’d never heard of ARCs, … Continue reading →

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Blue Feet Like Aircraft Landing Gear

Posted on September 18, 2015 by jbwye

Galapagos Islands. No. 4 We return to the boat for a three hour trip to Santa Fe, with lunch on the way, and pull into a tiny lagoon. The sandy bottom and green water reflect the breasts of young frigate … Continue reading →

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The Lonely Art of the Lonely Heart

Posted on September 12, 2015 by jbwye

Welcome Carol Hedges once again – this time for little bit of light flirtation. So I’m idling through the Guardian’s ‘Soulmates’ column, as you do because it has good adjectives, and I am struck by the number of ladies and … Continue reading →

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