Author Archives: jbwye

Up on my High Horse

Posted on September 20, 2013 by jbwye

Lakelands Walking Holiday September 2013 The Windermere Centre is a large house with a peaceful and friendly ambience. It is allied to the Gothic-style United Reform Church nearby. I was allocated a spacious family room with an armchair where I spent many … Continue reading →

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That’s What Writers Do – They Write

Posted on September 17, 2013 by jbwye

Jill Lake is a lady with a fascinating history. I wish I could meet her in real life, but am privileged to host her today – we found each other through Facebook, when she “Liked” my book Breath of Africa. … Continue reading →

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More Than a Lighthearted Bit of Fun

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jbwye

I just can’t wait to read Kathy Sharp’s first novel, Isle of Larus, reputed to be “a lighthearted bit of whimsical fun.” Kathy is a fellow member of the diverse Crooked Cat community. “Thank you very much, Jane, I’m thrilled … Continue reading →

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A Formidable Lady with many Personas

Posted on August 27, 2013 by jbwye

Today I am honoured to host Frances di Plino, a formidable lady with many personas in the literary world. At last she has unearthed for me the secret behind finishing a book. Would you care to give an order of … Continue reading →

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Other Worlds Through Other Eyes

Posted on August 20, 2013 by jbwye

I am privileged to host a valued friend and distinguished Historian Dr. Mark Patton, today.  An erudite academic, Mark presents an intriguing insight into the machinations of writing a historical novel. Voice and Setting in Historical Fiction. As a writer of … Continue reading →

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One More One More

Posted on August 13, 2013 by jbwye

If you love London, and are uplifted by soaring poetic prose, then WATCHING SWIFTS is for you. Even if, like me, you dont know London, you will be carried away by the magical quality of this little book, which should … Continue reading →

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The DI Frank Lyle Mystery series.

Posted on August 6, 2013 by jbwye

Another Authonomy friend takes my guest spot today. She wishes to hide behind her pen-name, so I left it to Juliet B. Madison to decide the format. She has treated us with a Q & A session on her popular … Continue reading →

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Curiosity – The Simple Answer

Posted on July 23, 2013 by jbwye

I was privileged to meet Kim Walker at our Crooked Cat get-together in Edinburgh last month. I only wish we’d had more time to get to know each other, especially as our taste in books is similar. Tell us a … Continue reading →

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It’s quite something to be compared with Doris Lessing

Posted on July 22, 2013 by jbwye

Two Reviewers have mentioned BREATH OF AFRICA in connection with Doris Lessing, Nobel Prizewinner for Literature, 2007. 5.0 out of 5 stars A book of breath-taking scope, 18 Jun 2013 By Dr. Mark A. Patton “Mark Patton” (London, UK) – See all my reviews This … Continue reading →

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Vying for That 10th Spot

Posted on July 22, 2013 by jbwye

There’s a whole new world out there, and I’m not sure that I want to venture that far. But BREATH OF AFRICA is drawing me inexorably into the unknown. Don’t know whether at my ripe old age I’ll be able … Continue reading →

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