Author Archives: jbwye

Alchemy

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jbwye

My goodness me – the price of conversion of methane into cheap fossil fuels – is … the abolition of the established religions. What will Ailsa Abraham think of next! I just can’t wait to get my hands on her new … Continue reading →

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Everything is Upside Down in Canada

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jbwye

ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Part 2. Guelph and Toronto August 2001 Everything is upside down in Canada – traffic on the wrong side of the road, taps opening up and down, and  lights switching on downwards instead of up.  The … Continue reading →

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It Could Be You…!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by jbwye

What would I do if I won £33,000,000? I must start thinking…. I am delighted to introduce my next guest – Carol Maginn – a comparatively new member of the prolific Crooked Cat authors, whose comic novel, Ruin was launched last month. She … Continue reading →

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Round The World Walkabout

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jbwye

Friday Diary Excerpts.  It was a misty dream of younger years which got me going. Way back on the dusty paths of Nakuru School, Kenya, I meandered down the broad grass avenue to the playing fields, in company with little … Continue reading →

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Friendship Cemetery – Comforting and Beautiful

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jbwye

Adele Elliott is the author of an enchanting tale, Friendship Cemetery. She and her husband have weathered a monumental upheaval in her life, thanks to hurricane Katrina, and they are learning to accept life in Mississippi. She also says she hates … Continue reading →

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The Business of Blogging

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jbwye

One of my many brand new experiences last year was the business of blogging, which has led me  to visit some fascinating virtual homes. At first as a new guest, I was apprehensive, not knowing quite what to expect or … Continue reading →

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Of Words, Pictures and Poetic Licence

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jbwye

Or How a Beginner Tackled the Task of Producing a Book Trailer. It was a sort of spur of the moment effort, which ended up taking a whole day. The opening scene still graces my desktop – elephants catching a … Continue reading →

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Killing Him Softly With My Words

Posted on December 17, 2013 by jbwye

I just love this little piece from Frances de Plino on the eve of the release of her latest D.I. Paulo Storey novel, Call It Pretending. You can order it now. Welcome once again, Frances – and sit back and … Continue reading →

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All The World’s A Stage

Posted on December 10, 2013 by jbwye

I am honoured to welcome one of my favourite Crooked Cat authors to my blog today. Catriona King is a versatile lady, who must be a master at multitasking – juggling a full time job with writing a string of … Continue reading →

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Where Do Your Characters Come From?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by jbwye

Nik Morton provides us with an interesting insight into the workings of his mind on my blog today. He will always be one of my favourite authors, not least because he said my book reminded him of the work of … Continue reading →

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