Category Archives: Authors

Big Ideas From Small Boats

Posted on November 11, 2014 by jbwye

Kathy Sharp’s Isle of Larus is one of my favourite books – brimming with atmosphere and charm – and now she’s produced another one! I am delighted to host her on a very special day. A big thank you to … Continue reading →

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Project Me

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jbwye

What an intriguing, honest title for a book! It’s been good getting to know fellow Crooked Cat, Carol Anne Hunter today. I, too, started writing my books from short stories; I wonder how many of us authors have done the … Continue reading →

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I’m a Serial Killer

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jbwye

Please welcome my very distinguished guest this week. I am proud to host Frances di Plino once again. Frances is one of my favourite crime/thriller authors, and a lady of many talents, whose words of wisdom are worth digesting. As a … Continue reading →

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A High Fantasy Epic

Posted on October 21, 2014 by jbwye

My good friend in Alaska, Lela Marham, is my guest on this very special day, the launch of her wonderful atmospheric book The Willow Branch, which I first read on Authonomy. If you wish to be reminded what a versatile and interesting … Continue reading →

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A Tendency Towards the Dark Side

Posted on October 14, 2014 by jbwye

Isn’t it interesting how some children’s or Young Adult authors like to take refuge from time to time in “dark” works? Charlotte Comley is a case in point – but she has combined the two, and she also writes educational text … Continue reading →

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Life Has a Habit of Kicking You in the Teeth –

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jbwye

– And sudden sickness in a thriving relationship can turn everything on its end. I’ve seen it happen. An accident or serious illness strikes, everybody rallies round at first, and being the centre of attention and empathy helps, but it … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Mould

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jbwye

There’s a well-known adage in the writing world; once you’re onto a winning streak, you should continue in that mould, churn out best-seller after best-seller, as that’s what your public demands and what your publishers require, as they rub their … Continue reading →

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Turning History Into Histoires

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jbwye

I am delighted to welcome fellow kitten Sue Barnard to my place today – her debut, award-nominated novel The Ghostly Father, is one of the best books I have ever read. But she has moved on from there, and reveals … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late to Start Writing

Posted on September 9, 2014 by jbwye

Happy Birthday, Vanessa! You can be a young writer at any age, Vanessa Couchman tells me. She is one of the more recent Crooked Cat “finds”, and I can vouch for the quality of her book. I describe myself as … Continue reading →

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Living Each Day and Enjoying It

Posted on September 2, 2014 by jbwye

The most fascinating people have crossed my path since I started blogging less than a year ago. One of them has faithfully dogged my FaceBook footsteps from the beginning, and I am delighted to introduce George Polley, who has discovered one … Continue reading →

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