Author Archives: jbwye

Joy of Joys!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by jbwye

– I’m part of this world again! Isn’t it amazing how little things turn into big things, and make such a difference? Before, I didn’t know what I was missing, although I’d become aware that something was deteriorating. I put … Continue reading →

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Charity – The Circle of Life

Posted on January 9, 2015 by jbwye

The Crooked Cat Christmas festivities ends today! Here is a little tale to illustrate the cycle of life in Africa – that continent of survivors. I’m off to Kenya later this month, to hibernate, soak up the atmosphere, and research … Continue reading →

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A Near Rebellion

Posted on January 6, 2015 by jbwye

We say goodbye to Zinniah, wishing her well at the border at Eilat. Awaiting us is a plush, air conditioned coach, with enough seats for double our number. We have a driver, a police escort and Mohamed, our Jordanian guide as … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck Versus Good Luck?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by jbwye

Welcome back yet again, Nancy Jardine, to set my new year off in style! And thank you for this little lesson from a different culture… Thank you, Jane, for giving me this opportunity to visit you so early in the … Continue reading →

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Like Vanilla Ice Cream Threaded with Chocolate

Posted on January 2, 2015 by jbwye

The caves of Qumran are high up in the hills above the village. The Essenes hid their scrolls there in jars, which were discovered by Bedouin shepherds in 1947, causing a stir in the religious world. We walk through the … Continue reading →

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Crooked Cat Winter Sale – now on!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by jbwye

Originally posted on Crooked Cats' Cradle:
If you’ve been wondering what to do with your new ebook reader, you’ve come to the right place! From 28th – 31st December, you will find many Crooked Cat ebooks reduced to 77p /…

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Things Going Wrong and a Glorious Mud Bath

Posted on December 26, 2014 by jbwye

The road from Jerusalem to Jericho, oldest city in the world, is smoothly tarred. We stop at sea level to take photos, and Zinniah our guide gets muddled between degrees of latitude and degrees of heat. Then we dip into … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Having Me

Posted on December 23, 2014 by jbwye

It’s fun visiting other authors’ blogs and here’s a big thank you to everyone for having me this past year. First there was Tim Taylor on 13th January. He asked me some pertinent questions about Africa, including what led me to write … Continue reading →

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Little More Than a Large Lake

Posted on December 19, 2014 by jbwye

In Galilee, the pure peace and holiness of the Sea and its surroundings permeates the soul. We climb the Mount of the Beatitudes to the Monastery. Stones inscribed with each Beatitude line the walkway between green lawns and gardens overlooking … Continue reading →

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Who Shall I Kill, and Why?

Posted on December 16, 2014 by jbwye

What is there about crime which so fascinates people? I love the suspense of a cracking whodunnit, and today I welcome author VALERIE LAWS to discuss her next book. Watch out you alpha males – she’s decided it’s time some … Continue reading →

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