Category Archives: Authors

Giving The Tower its Moment

Posted on January 12, 2016 by jbwye

… Ghosts – And the Beating Heart of Things. Happy New Year! – and a warm welcome to Crooked Cat author, Jennifer Wilson, who has an original take on our Tower of London as the setting for her debut novel, Kindred Spirits. I … Continue reading →

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2015 in review

Posted on December 31, 2015 by jbwye

Happy New Year everybody! And very many thanks to my faithful supporters, especially Karen Charlton of Authonomy days, who kicked off the Author Countdown in April to help make my blog such a success in 2015. Thanks also to Jeff Gardiner … Continue reading →

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My Most Favourite Place to Be

Posted on December 15, 2015 by jbwye

It is refreshing to read about a place where I’ve never been, and Angela Wren, whom I’ve just “met” has convinced me more than anyone else that I  must go to France before I get too old and doddery. And … Continue reading →

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Angel in a Thornbush

Posted on December 11, 2015 by jbwye

It’s hibernation time – to shed tasks, responsibilities and even pleasures and curl up under the blanket until winter is past. The body aches all over, the mind is tired and all you want to do is sleep… or let … Continue reading →

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Dictators in History – Idi Amin

Posted on December 8, 2015 by jbwye

Historian, Tim Taylor is no stranger to my blog, and today I’m privileged to host the first in his new series. In my honour he’s decided to feature one of Africa’s most unpleasant and notorious villains, a dubious honour. But … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Spoken Word

Posted on December 4, 2015 by jbwye

I didn’t feel nervous, I was fully prepared, I had rehearsed my words and even published them  HERE. Although I have in the past successfully delivered talks without using notes, this time, just in case, I jotted down key words … Continue reading →

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A String of Dots…

Posted on December 1, 2015 by jbwye

It’s fun to welcome you back for a chat, Ailsa Abraham, and good to know that you, too, are a lover of a string of dots…   Hello Jane! Thanks so much for inviting me around. I wanted to know … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Giving

Posted on November 27, 2015 by jbwye

Christmas is coming – do I hear your inner groans ….? I’m sure most people have experienced the joy of giving, especially to someone who really needs and appreciates your gift. But in this hemisphere, when the days draw in, some … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Ghost Story

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jbwye

Welcome back to my blog, Shani Struthers –  who has a wonderful way with words. I have enjoyed every one of her books, whatever the subject. The spirit world, like our own troubled earth, need not be totally frightening, and … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Coming…

Posted on November 9, 2015 by jbwye

I have known Claire Stibbe for quite a few years. We met on the authonomy website (now extinct), and have helped each other through several stages of our books. I especially enjoyed her first, Chasing Pharaohs, and Claire gave me … Continue reading →

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