Author Archives: jbwye

Tomorrow It Will Be 2059

Posted on November 11, 2014 by jbwye

13th April, 2002. We have an early start and there is a spirit of expectancy among the group as, illnesses forgotten, we gather for a ride to the airport. After a lengthy check-in at the Buddha Air desk we wait impatiently for … Continue reading →

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Tonking Temple Bells and A Living Goddess

Posted on November 7, 2014 by jbwye

I am not looking forward to today as I dislike cities, and the sights of Kathmandu are on the agenda, but the time goes by surprisingly quickly.  Our Nepali guide, who tells and re-tells everything in different words, supplies us … Continue reading →

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Project Me

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jbwye

What an intriguing, honest title for a book! It’s been good getting to know fellow Crooked Cat, Carol Anne Hunter today. I, too, started writing my books from short stories; I wonder how many of us authors have done the … Continue reading →

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An Astonishing Mixture of Hit and Miss

Posted on October 31, 2014 by jbwye

A bone-shaking bus ride takes us from Chitwan, north to the Gorkha Hill Resort, then a swift afternoon thunderstorm clears the air. We are greeted the following morning by beautiful mountain views (too far away for my modest camera). We … Continue reading →

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I’m a Serial Killer

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jbwye

Please welcome my very distinguished guest this week. I am proud to host Frances di Plino once again. Frances is one of my favourite crime/thriller authors, and a lady of many talents, whose words of wisdom are worth digesting. As a … Continue reading →

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Squeals of Fun

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jbwye

We make an early start for Chitwan. The lowlands are richer and cleaner than the midlands near Pokhara and crops are more varied. We decant into an army lorry for entry to the National Park, where we move into basic … Continue reading →

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A High Fantasy Epic

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jbwye

My good friend in Alaska, Lela Marham, is my guest on this very special day, the launch of her wonderful atmospheric book The Willow Branch, which I first read on Authonomy. If you wish to be reminded what a versatile and interesting … Continue reading →

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Ten Crow-flying miles in Ten Hours

Posted on October 17, 2014 by jbwye

After the Panchase Temple, the tedious part begins. Down and down through thick forest, the stone stepped path winds in tortuous patterns in the dull late morning.  Those who charged in front are now suffering from sore knees and feet.  … Continue reading →

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A Tendency Towards the Dark Side

Posted on October 14, 2014 by jbwye

Isn’t it interesting how some children’s or Young Adult authors like to take refuge from time to time in “dark” works? Charlotte Comley is a case in point – but she has combined the two, and she also writes educational text … Continue reading →

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Great Rhododendron Trees Tower Over Us

Posted on October 10, 2014 by jbwye

3rd April, 2002. We break camp at 8.30 in the morning and walk 8.3 crow-flying miles up another 2,300 feet in 8 hours.  This is much steeper than yesterday, with even more ups and downs.  We leave the villages behind and … Continue reading →

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