Author Archives: jbwye

Want a Dash of Passion – Or The Quiet Life?

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jbwye

I’m over at Cathie Dunn’s place, revealing why I wrote my second book. You can check out her website by clicking HERE. And here’s a taster for you: The quiet life…. His cottage nestled among a profusion of flowerbeds beside a sleepy … Continue reading →

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Roast Turkey, Masked Boobies and Rough Rides

Posted on August 21, 2015 by jbwye

Galapagos Diaries 2. Christmas Eve – in the late morning we boat round Santiago Island to Bartolome. The seas are rough, and we sit grimly on deck most of the way, clinging on for dear life amid tumbled chairs and tables. Everyone suffers … Continue reading →

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It Felt Thrilling and Deliciously Naughty

Posted on August 18, 2015 by jbwye

A very warm welcome to Ruth Geldard writer extraordinaire today, a fascinating multi-talented lady who tells us how she discovered herself. She was originally from a professional art background … but I will let Ruth tell her own story. Her paintings are amazing: I strongly … Continue reading →

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Galapagos – Here I Come!

Posted on August 14, 2015 by jbwye

Thursday 23rd December, 2004. We arrive on Baltra island, whose call to fame in the Galapagos Islands is the fact that it has an airport.  Tourists are everywhere, going in numerous different directions, while the locals hang around in the … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Nose Switchback

Posted on August 11, 2015 by jbwye

Ecuador, 2005. We have to be at the station by 6 am to claim the best seats on a special tourist train journey to the Devil’s Nose, and there is a fierce scramble for them.  Five of us climb onto the … Continue reading →

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Antidote to Ebook rip offs

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jbwye

Originally posted on Nuts and Crisps:
 I love my Kindle. It’s small and light, easily fitting in my handbag, yet can hold zillions (OK, slight exaggeration) of books. It doesn’t slam shut while I eat my breakfast. The wind can’t…

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BREAKING NEWS!!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jbwye

Award-nominated contemporary novel BREATH OF AFRICA And thought-provoking romantic novella I LIFT UP MY EYES For sale at 99p each, limited period only See my website for further details about these two books. http://janebwye.com/mybooks/breath-of-africa http://janebwye.com/mybooks/i-lift-up-my-eyes

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SIX TIPS ON BEING AN AUTHOR

Posted on August 6, 2015 by jbwye

My Author Countdown continues into its fifth month with this contribution from seasoned YA author and friend, Richard Hardie. Be absolutely certain you want to be an author; it’s a hard slog and statistically only one book gets properly published … Continue reading →

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Nokuthula – No Place of Peace?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by jbwye

Brian Connell, conservationist, ethologist and author, is a person who has learned to follow his dreams, and I am honoured to host him today. His most recent blog gives a measured view of what has been in the news recently concerning a lion … Continue reading →

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Chimboraozo Mountain – Pudding Topped with Snow

Posted on July 30, 2015 by jbwye

Ecuador 4. We are granted a lie-in on our first day at Misahualii (800ft above sea level), but I get up early to spot birds – plenty of calls, tantalising in the dense foliage. After breakfast Diego takes us on … Continue reading →

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