Author Archives: jbwye

Getting Into People’s Heads

Posted on April 22, 2014 by jbwye

I am delighted to introduce authonomy friend, Rosalind Minett today. I have always admired her dogged perseverance with her writings; she is an example to us all. Thank you, Jane, for inviting me to be a guest on your blog. Nowadays … Continue reading →

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An Untidy Mixture of Ancient and Modern

Posted on April 18, 2014 by jbwye

Turkey is a strange untidy mixture of ancient and modern, which at first glance appears to work better in Cappadocia than on the South Mediterranean coast. Our trip was a chapter of misfortunes, but contained some amazing highlights. After a … Continue reading →

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Making Journeys

Posted on April 15, 2014 by jbwye

Nancy Jardine is a most welcome return visitor to my blog. As I have been on my travels again, she suggested that her topic should be one about making journeys, especially as many long journeys were taken in her new book, which … Continue reading →

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I Feel Like a Trapped Bird in a Cage

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jbwye

It’s such a long time since I told you of my visit to the Grand Canyon, I’m sure you won’t mind if I keep you waiting even longer for further Round-The-World excerpts… …I’ve just been to Turkey. Must admit I … Continue reading →

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I am delighted to host fellow-kitten, Catriona King once again – I have enjoyed every one of her Craig detective series, and await her venture into a new genre with interest (although I must admit I’ve been guilty of packaging espionage … Continue reading →

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jbwye | 2 Comments

2014 A to Z Challenge: B

Posted on April 2, 2014 by jbwye

Originally posted on Miriam Drori, Author:
Pair 1 Bill Bryson Wikipedia says, William McGuire “Bill” Bryson, OBE, FRS (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language…

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Grand, It Certainly Is

Posted on March 14, 2014 by jbwye

ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Diary Excerpts. Part 9. The Grand Canyon.  15th September, 2001 America is vast, and after a long tedious drive we reach the Grand Canyon. Perhaps I’ve seen too many awesome sights, or have looked at enough … Continue reading →

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An Example to Us All

Posted on March 11, 2014 by jbwye

What an honour it is to host Tammy Robinson from New Zealand today. Proactive, daunted by nothing, she just gets on with it. And she lives in a beautiful part of the world. Tammy – you self-published three books last … Continue reading →

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ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Diary Excerpts. Part 8. Canyonlands We broke camp and headed northwards, east, and then south to Moab – a long eight hour drive through varied scenery. Farms, rolling prairie, forest beginning to turn into autumn colours, … Continue reading →

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We Are as Tiny Ants

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jbwye

ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Diary Excerpts. Part 7. Bryce Canyon September 11th, 2001. Disturbing news is quietly filtering through on the bus radio. Explore have a policy not to allow broadcasts through the vehicle because it leads to disagreement among … Continue reading →

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