Category Archives: Authors

Writing for the Movies?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by jbwye

I am delighted to welcome seasoned author J.S. Watts, who shares something we’ve all been wondering about. You don’t have to be a scriptwriter to dream of writing for the cinema. Let me explain. As a writer of both poetry … Continue reading →

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Charity – The Circle of Life

Posted on January 9, 2015 by jbwye

The Crooked Cat Christmas festivities ends today! Here is a little tale to illustrate the cycle of life in Africa – that continent of survivors. I’m off to Kenya later this month, to hibernate, soak up the atmosphere, and research … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck Versus Good Luck?

Posted on January 6, 2015 by jbwye

Welcome back yet again, Nancy Jardine, to set my new year off in style! And thank you for this little lesson from a different culture… Thank you, Jane, for giving me this opportunity to visit you so early in the … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Having Me

Posted on December 23, 2014 by jbwye

It’s fun visiting other authors’ blogs and here’s a big thank you to everyone for having me this past year. First there was Tim Taylor on 13th January. He asked me some pertinent questions about Africa, including what led me to write … Continue reading →

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Who Shall I Kill, and Why?

Posted on December 16, 2014 by jbwye

What is there about crime which so fascinates people? I love the suspense of a cracking whodunnit, and today I welcome author VALERIE LAWS to discuss her next book. Watch out you alpha males – she’s decided it’s time some … Continue reading →

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Like Literary Russian Dolls

Posted on December 9, 2014 by jbwye

It gives me great pleasure to welcome fellow Crooked Cat author Mark Patton once again to my place.  This is such an interesting piece which describes Christmas through the Ages covered by his latest book, Omphalos.  I enjoyed it greatly, and you can find … Continue reading →

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One Lovely Blog Award!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by jbwye

I am honoured to be nominated by the distinguished Nancy Jardine for the ‘One Lovely Blog Award’. The award recognizes bloggers who share their story or thoughts in a “lovely” manner, giving them recognition and helping them reach more viewers. … Continue reading →

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Faction or Fiction

Posted on December 2, 2014 by jbwye

What an interesting piece this is, by an author I have admired since meeting her on Authonomy several years ago! Please meet Margaret Callow, who has recently signed a multi-book deal for her historical novels with publisher Holland House Books. There … Continue reading →

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Being Grateful, Being Thankful

Posted on November 25, 2014 by jbwye

There’s no need for me to say anything – Sarah Butland has said it all. May everybody enjoy a peaceful Christmas-tide. One Month ‘Til Christmas Stores are stocked with decorations and chocolates in the shape of reindeer and Santa heads, … Continue reading →

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I Get Grumpy at the End of a Day…

Posted on November 18, 2014 by jbwye

It’s always a pleasure to meet new authors, and I am specially proud to to entertain Emma Mooney today. She has recently had her first book published by Crooked Cat, and the quality of her work is therefore absolutely guaranteed. … Continue reading →

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