Category Archives: Authors

Architecture Seen as a Post to Pee Against

Posted on March 22, 2016 by jbwye

What a delight to welcome Sarah Stevenson today, who treats us to something entirely different by way of settings. And I can guarantee you’ll enjoy her unique book.   Thank you so much for hosting me, Jane. And what a … Continue reading →

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An Uncanny Element of the Unknown

Posted on March 15, 2016 by jbwye

The theme of settings for books has unveiled a treasure trove of responses. Here’s one you’ll really enjoy, from new author Maria Mellins who has chosen an island. Welcome, Maria! Thank you very much for hosting me Jane! And what a … Continue reading →

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Inveterate Pantser

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jbwye

I’ve never heard of a pantser before, but I can relate to the problems Rosalind Minett has when she’s writing. So often my characters run away with themselves… but then, it is quite exciting not knowing how your story will eventually get … Continue reading →

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Setting and Stratification

Posted on March 1, 2016 by jbwye

Welcome to Scott Simon, a multi-talented musician who has dared to write books. I hope you enjoy his account of growing up in New York as much as I have. Thank you for inviting me to discuss setting in the writing … Continue reading →

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The Journey Through the Urban Landscape

Posted on February 23, 2016 by jbwye

Welcome to my mysterious guest Grey Wolf today – with a different take on settings which for him merely wait for the story to come along. Nor does he set much store by pictures, preferring to let his words do the painting. … Continue reading →

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Travelling Through Words in a Book

Posted on February 16, 2016 by jbwye

A warm welcome to Patricia Steele from Arizona, a genealogist and prolific writer who shares my love of travel and talks about the settings for her novels. Thanks so much, Jane, for inviting me to your blog.  I have looked over the … Continue reading →

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The ‘You are There’ Experience

Posted on February 9, 2016 by jbwye

It is a privilege to welcome award-winning author Margaret Skea as my guest today. She gives us a unique take on the subject of settings in her historical novels, so sit back and enjoy the journey. First of all, thank … Continue reading →

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In Six Hours … the world will change

Posted on February 2, 2016 by jbwye

A big welcome to new friend Raymond McCullough today. I, too, have visited the Holy Land, and a chapter in my most recent novel (HERE) draws on that experience. But Raymond is a far more prolific traveller – and author – than I. He loves … Continue reading →

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Places which Ended Up in my Novels

Posted on January 26, 2016 by jbwye

Welcome again to Cathie Dunn, whose novels are a delight to read, and as all good historical novels should, hers have a very special sense of place. First of all, thank you to Jane for hosting me today. I’m delighted to be here. It’s … Continue reading →

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A Key West Reunion and Union

Posted on January 19, 2016 by jbwye

I’ve caught him! A warm welcome to my virtual friend of many years, and faithful supporter and encourager of struggling authors. It is a privilege hosting master story-teller Tom Winton today, a man who writes with his pen dipped in his … Continue reading →

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