Author Archives: jbwye

Horses for Courses: My Descent Into Crime

Posted on June 24, 2014 by jbwye

Join me today as I welcome Roland Clarke in a jolly mood, reminiscing about his life with – and without – horses. I judge dressage regularly at Borde Hill, Roland; never knew you were so closely involved with eventing there. … Continue reading →

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Tagging Historical Fiction Authors

Posted on June 23, 2014 by jbwye

In the latest game of tag for historical fiction authors on the blogosphere, we introduce the main character of our work in progress or soon to be published novel. Just to be different, I’ve decided to talk about the main … Continue reading →

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Clipping rabbits, Caves, and Jumping Ship

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jbwye

October 2001. New Zealand is full of surprises. I go on a long coach trip from Rotorua to Aukland through yet more farms. We are held up by a farmer and his three working dogs herding two dozen Freisland bulls down the … Continue reading →

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Thank you to Richard Hardie for coming by with your astonishing expertise. What? Never been to Africa? You sure have missed out on life. But I’m very grateful for the tips and glimpses of the real you, revealed in our … Continue reading →

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jbwye | Comments Off on Plots, Ideas and a Lot of Fun

The Peace of Solitude in New Zealand – And a Lame Horse?

Posted on June 13, 2014 by jbwye

Round-the-world Walkabout ctd. I leave the coach at Rotorua, and am met by a friend of a friend, who has lent me her car for a week. I have not driven for two months, and the automatic gear is strange at … Continue reading →

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Writers Beware! And a Bit of Cloak and Dagger

Posted on June 10, 2014 by jbwye

I am honoured to welcome Lena Pate today – she describes herself in her blog as a transplanted Yankee living in Texas because winter depresses her. But there is nothing depressing about Lena, who despite falling into a trap all writers … Continue reading →

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Dressage and Clouds of Sulphur

Posted on June 6, 2014 by jbwye

I’m in New Zealand, on a fifty-acre farm with dairy cows and horses. The wooden farmhouse is very close to the main road and it shudders every time a car or bus flashes past. What a lovely green, green country … Continue reading →

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Rambling on About Historical Research

Posted on June 3, 2014 by jbwye

My guest today is the mysterious Cathie Dunn, alter ego of my amazing publisher. Although I learned not to classify my book as historical fiction, it is nonetheless African Historical fiction, and I learned the hard way what Cathie tells us … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbour – a Significant Experience

Posted on May 30, 2014 by jbwye

This promises to be a significant experience, bearing in mind the timing of our visit. Our leader rises to the occasion and is full of information, anecdotes and good fellowship. Enhanced security is most obvious. We have to leave all … Continue reading →

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A True Feeling of Life and Culture In Kenya

Posted on May 29, 2014 by jbwye

Please head over to Jeff Gardiner’s blog today, where I am holding forth on a subject I just love! http://jeffgardiner.wordpress.com/2014/04/30/life-and-culture-in-kenya-by-jane-bwye-guest-blog/

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