Author Archives: jbwye

Minor Problems and a Canal Trip

Posted on October 5, 2018 by jbwye

Carcassonne, France. It is still our first day. We had a quick shower and change in our well appointed Casa del Teisseire and the fifteen-minute walk back to the station, downhill and without luggage was a doddle. We sauntered along … Continue reading →

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Letting Lucinda Loose

Posted on October 2, 2018 by jbwye

I always enjoy reading Lucinda Clarke, whatever she writes. She fills me with joy and I never know what she’s going to say next.. First, I’d like to say a huge thank you to Jane for her courage in letting … Continue reading →

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The Trials of Travelling in a Foreign Country…

Posted on September 28, 2018 by jbwye

I’d never been to France; I don’t speak French, nor can I understand what they’re saying. But I can sort-of get the gist when I dig deep into my memory of O-level written French. It is Sunday 23rd September 2018. … Continue reading →

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Money Money Money

Posted on September 21, 2018 by jbwye

Final insight into my new book. The real-life launch at People Matter yesterday, complete with bubbly, and graced by our MP, Stephen Llloyd, past clients, friends and associates was my best ever. I hardly slept a wink last night. To make … Continue reading →

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A Sense of Place

Posted on September 18, 2018 by jbwye

I have known Kristin Gleeson ever since I  tried to find a publisher for my first book, although I’ve never met her in the flesh. The Authonomy peer review website brought many of us close, and we’ve maintained contact through … Continue reading →

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When Sales are Poor…

Posted on September 14, 2018 by jbwye

Sometimes people fall into a business without much thought. Authors, for instance  write books, and we only realise we need to be business-like when sales are poor. Can you turn a hobby into a business? Lucky you, if you love … Continue reading →

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A Taut Crime Thriller

Posted on September 11, 2018 by jbwye

I know Val Penny has visited my blog before, but I cant wait to introduce you to her very latest news… over to you, Val: I am delighted to be visiting the blog run by my friend and fellow author, … Continue reading →

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… the film Albatross – elegy to beauty & grief for love lost …

Posted on September 8, 2018 by jbwye

Originally posted on Course of Mirrors:
Truly witnessing the tragedies on our planet is not the same as passive looking,  witnessing expands and transforms consciousness. As an individual I feel helpless, unable to solve the overwhelming problems, but by witnessing…

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Dreaming – That’s The Secret.

Posted on September 7, 2018 by jbwye

I just love Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony….  As a child I used to sit and dream on the window seat gazing out over the hills of Africa, humming to the beautiful music. DREAMING…. that’s the Secret! Do you love to dream? … Continue reading →

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Exploring, Notebook in Hand

Posted on September 4, 2018 by jbwye

Jennifer Wilson has written an intriguing series of unique historical novels with loads of atmosphere, and her first, based on the Tower of London, held me in its thrall. She researches the best way: by physically visiting her settings, and … Continue reading →

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