Category Archives: Authors

The Wilds of Tribal Scotland

Posted on November 13, 2018 by jbwye

Once again, I’m delighted to welcome good friend Nancy Jardin who has exciting news. I can’t wait to get my hands on the latest of her stories set in the wilds of tribal Scotland – even though some of the … Continue reading →

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“Diverse” Settings For Two Reasons

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jbwye

A warm welcome to my long-standing friend, Roland Clarke. We have much in common, and if you share a love of horses with us, you’re in for a treat! You can read my review of Roland’s Spiral of Hooves on the Amazon … Continue reading →

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A Spirit of Place!

Posted on October 30, 2018 by jbwye

I’ve at last managed to chase John Jackson down! It’s a privilege having him join me today, and learning more about the bogs of Ireland. Over to you, John – I thoroughly enjoyed your book (here’s my review of Heart … Continue reading →

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Churches, a Museum and More Food

Posted on October 26, 2018 by jbwye

Carcassonne. Wed. 26th September 2018. Most of the authors have left by now, and I enjoy a leisurely morning writing my diary while Carrie-Ann works on the edits of her new book. The hours speed by and it is time … Continue reading →

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Four Species in Perfect Harmony

Posted on October 23, 2018 by jbwye

I can’t remember how or when I found Jim Webster. The dry humour of his regular blogs makes my day every Monday, when I catch up with fellow authors. He has great insight to how animals behave, in a human … Continue reading →

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We Had so Much to Say

Posted on October 19, 2018 by jbwye

We got up early for a slog up the steep steps to the Porte d’Aude of the medieval city of Carcassonne. But I made it. At The Hotel de la Cite, we prepared for our day’s conference. It went so … Continue reading →

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A Shed-load of Scenery

Posted on October 16, 2018 by jbwye

Having just returned from a memorable few days in France, I now understand why so many people love this country.  Angela Wren and I met there “in the flesh” for the first time, and I’m delighted to introduce her to … Continue reading →

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Setting Out, Setting In

Posted on October 9, 2018 by jbwye

You’re in for a treat today, as Ron Askew , one of my favourite writers, is my guest. We hark back to authonomy times, when he was an enthusiastic supporter of my first novel. He gave me the confidence to persevere. … 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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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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