Author Archives: jbwye

The Location Chose Me

Posted on August 28, 2018 by jbwye

I am delighted to introduce new author Rosie Travers in my series on settings for books. I thoroughly recommend the read, which took me away from my trials and tribulations into a wonderfully contrived, fast-moving story with all the ingredients … Continue reading →

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Just Like Old Times

Posted on August 24, 2018 by jbwye

Kenya visit, Wed 7th March 2018 I’d been looking forward to the Museum Wednesday Bird Walk with Fleur Ng’weno and it was just like old times. We meet at the Nairobi racecourse, about 18-20 people, mainly museum trainees and guides. … Continue reading →

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Trails and Trials

Posted on August 21, 2018 by jbwye

Welcome to a long-standing friend Maretha Botha, author of lovely children’s books set in down-to-earth Africa. My mouth is watering at the thought of your delicious pasta dish, Maretha – over to you… Thank you so much for having me on … Continue reading →

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A Colourful Presentation of Memorabilia

Posted on August 17, 2018 by jbwye

During my visit to Kenya earlier this year, we called in to say jambo to old friends Tim and Wendy Davis. Nothing had changed, as we drove through the gates of their Langata property, and climbed the familiar steps to … Continue reading →

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The Sounds and Smells of Newgate

Posted on August 14, 2018 by jbwye

This series on settings for books has produced many intriguing pieces, and this week popular historical crime novelist Kate Braithwaite takes us to 17th century London, maps and all. Over to you, Kate. *** The Road to Newgate is almost … Continue reading →

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I’m Sitting Right There Beside You

Posted on August 10, 2018 by jbwye

“Business mentor Jane Bwye has written a fantastic new guide for anyone considering starting up their own business.  It reads like Jane is sitting right there beside you, explaining the various points to consider, and giving tips & advice on … Continue reading →

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Don’t Undersell Yourself!

Posted on August 7, 2018 by jbwye

It was fun visiting Angela Wren at home today, when we talked about the business of writing… my main concern: DONT UNDERSELL YOURSELF!! http://jamesetmoi.blogspot.com/…/please-welcome-friend-and-…

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The Limitless Potential of Poetry

Posted on August 7, 2018 by jbwye

Today, I am privileged to introduce David Ellis, award winning poet,  whose thoughtful piece on settings without restriction has transported me into faraway places. I just love your mantra, David: I must remember it next time I venture out in … Continue reading →

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In The Footsteps of Romans, Popes and Painters

Posted on July 31, 2018 by jbwye

A big welcome Rosemary Goodacre, who takes us to Provence, the setting for her new book. It seems we have similar interests, Rosemary, as I too love travel (though I’ve only been to one place in Europe so far – … Continue reading →

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The World Goes Silent

Posted on July 27, 2018 by jbwye

The last days of my Kenya holiday… a very special gathering of half the family at Maanzoni. It is now my favourite part of the country. Leaving the bustle and chaos of Nairobi city centre on a Friday afternoon, we … Continue reading →

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