Category Archives: Authors

Creating Credible Scenes

Posted on May 8, 2018 by jbwye

It’s a great privilege to host long-time friend Nancy Jardine once again. She is an eminent historian and novelist, and her dedication to detail leaves me utterly in awe. No wonder her books are so rich and satisfying. And she … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Spot for a Second Honeymoon

Posted on May 1, 2018 by jbwye

I love Australia with its idiosyncratic names, and its beaches are awesome. Over half my family live there. And I can relate well to Noosa, the romantic setting for Megan Mayfair’s first novel. I can’t wait to read it. Over … Continue reading →

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That Couldn’t Possibly Happen in Dulwich, Darling…

Posted on April 24, 2018 by jbwye

I hope you enjoy this lovely chat with Alice Castle, who shares with us her love of her home town, and how she came to commit to her crimes… over to you, Alice. I was walking through Dulwich Village one … Continue reading →

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A Story to Make you Smile

Posted on April 17, 2018 by jbwye

Ninja School Mum I feel very privileged to welcome the famous author/inventor Lizzie Chantree as the inaugural contributor to my new blog series on settings for books. We are in for a treat… *** Thank you for inviting me onto … Continue reading →

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A Series of Treats and Some Tips

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jbwye

Next Tuesday my regular weekly blog for guest authors will revive! The theme will be settings. And I have  some well known authors in mind to share a few tips on the techniques of using settings to enhance their stories. … Continue reading →

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Merle

Posted on October 17, 2017 by jbwye

Angela – at last we’ve managed to hit base! I ‘m sorry it has taken so long, but you’re worth waiting for. Angela Wren is a fellow Crooked Cat author. If you have read her first book, you will waste … Continue reading →

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The Hitching Post

Posted on August 8, 2017 by jbwye

The Spiral of Hooves Tour Welcome to this hitching post on The Spiral of Hooves Blog Tour celebrating the August 7th launch of the second edition of Roland Clarke’s equestrian mystery, “Spiral of Hooves”. I just loved this book – it … Continue reading →

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No Clapping

Posted on May 12, 2017 by jbwye

There was no clapping at the end of my “Afternoon with Jane” talk on Monday at St. Wilfrid’s Church, Broad Road. Was that a bad thing – or a good thing? I noticed – but didn’t mind, really. I talked … Continue reading →

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YOUR ATTENTION, PLEASE.

Posted on March 10, 2017 by jbwye

I always love it when my old friend Ailsa comes to stay. She is such an entertaining, amusing person. But her new book sounds more serious. I’ve just taken a peek at the Prologue, and realise it comes with a serious … Continue reading →

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Another One Bites The Dust

Posted on December 30, 2016 by jbwye

And thank goodness! Roll on 2017. The last year is best forgotten for a myriad of reasons. But… there have been some compensations in 2016 amidst the predomination of matters medical in our lives. Four good friends hosted me on … Continue reading →

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