Category Archives: Authors

Review Watching Swifts by RJ Askew

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jbwye

Originally posted on All That's Written …:
Reviewed by Lucy Pireel This book is one of those that keeps popping back in your mind. Prose and verse, or verse written as prose entwined with verse. I was drawn into the…

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Challenges

Posted on July 16, 2013 by jbwye

John Holt is my guest today. I have known him from my Authonomy days, and appreciated his support during the prolonged journey of BREATH OF AFRICA up their ladder to Gold Medal status. He is a prodigious writer – it’s … Continue reading →

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African Magic

Posted on July 9, 2013 by jbwye

Ailsa has done it again! After her first popular contribution to my blog, on MAGIC, I have been so looking forward to this one, especially as it relates to BREATH OF AFRICA. And nobody will be disappointed. I will say … Continue reading →

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Writing Comedy

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jbwye

I am delighted to welcome Sarah England as my guest this week. She is a versatile writer, having published around 140 short stories, mostly in national magazines and various anthologies; and most recently a 3 part detective serial in Woman’s Weekly. … Continue reading →

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A Remarkable Young Man

Posted on June 25, 2013 by jbwye

Anthony Price is a remarkable young man with a considerable writing talent. I’ve only recently plucked up courage to read horror stories. Knowing that Crooked Cat choose quality writers helped me surmount my natural reluctance, and Anthony’s story intrigued me. … Continue reading →

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Larger than Life

Posted on June 11, 2013 by jbwye

I’m serving up James Penhaligon on my blog today, author of rumbustious romp, Speak Swahili Dammit, a Bestseller which tells of the good old days when kids ran wild in Africa. I feel we are kindred spirits  – both of … Continue reading →

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Keeping Things Fresh

Posted on June 4, 2013 by jbwye

I am excited to introduce one of my favourite whodunnit authors today, Dr Catriona King. I have read three of her D.C.I. Craig novels, set in Belfast. They are impeccably written and very addictive. You can see my review of … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Muse

Posted on May 28, 2013 by jbwye

I am privileged to interview Nancy Jardine today, yet another talented author from the Crooked Cat cradle. I have read two of her books and loved them both, for different reasons. You can see my review of Topaz Eyes HERE. … Continue reading →

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Books On Location

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jbwye

Zanna MacKenzie is my guest blogger today. Formerly a travel agent, she is also an experienced arm chair traveller, evidence this interesting little piece. You don’t mention Africa, Zanna? Perhaps a savour of its breath will tempt you to widen your … Continue reading →

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Stand By to Place your Vote!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jbwye

Today I am delighted to welcome Tom Gillespie, erudite member of the Crooked Cat’s cradle, and a lively contributor to our on-line chat. Tom’s book, Painting by Numbers,  is a finalist for the People’s Book Prize 2013.  And, although it is a far cry from … Continue reading →

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