Category Archives: Breath of Africa

Vying for That 10th Spot

Posted on July 22, 2013 by jbwye

There’s a whole new world out there, and I’m not sure that I want to venture that far. But BREATH OF AFRICA is drawing me inexorably into the unknown. Don’t know whether at my ripe old age I’ll be able … Continue reading →

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Nominated for The Guardian First Book Award!

Posted on July 15, 2013 by jbwye

Yes, folks! I’m so excited, but –  I know it’s only a nomination, and the short list will be published at the end of July.

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BREATH OF AFRICA

Posted on July 1, 2013 by jbwye

BREATH OF AFRICA is now in the top ten on two Amazon genre charts And is featured in GREAT BRITISH EBOOK BARGAINS !!! For more information – see HERE Summer Sale only two more days at 77p

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Can of Worms

Posted on June 6, 2013 by jbwye

“Africa is a harsh country, and life can be cruel…” And now the can of worms has been reopened, as the BBC announces the British Government compensation deal for their handling of Mau Mau detainees in the 1950’s. In BREATH … Continue reading →

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Shout to the World

Posted on May 25, 2013 by jbwye

It has been an amazing week. First, I discovered that Amazon bracketed BREATH OF AFRICA with Daphne Sheldrick‘s new book, An African Love Story, inviting readers to buy both together as a package. It was an honour to be thought … Continue reading →

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Take a Deep Breath of Africa

Posted on May 17, 2013 by jbwye

Jill Lake, author of A Garden in Africa, posted this review of my book on Amazon. I’ve never met her, but we have made friends on-line as a result. Isn’t our techno-world amazing! A thoroughly enjoyable read. Like the author, I … Continue reading →

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Two Books in Two Months

Posted on May 11, 2013 by jbwye

Well – the second one is a booklet, really. And it only took a year to produce, from beginning to end. It’s special: a limited edition History to commemorate the first fifty years of my Church, St. Wilfrid’s. But it’s … Continue reading →

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What do You Think?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jbwye

I enjoy a good old controversy, and maybe there’s one about to generate. Check out this long-awaited review of BREATH OF AFRICA in an e-zine of great repute and thousands of followers – Travel News. (You may have to register … Continue reading →

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Pause for Thought

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jbwye

Ooooops nearly missed it! (The article about me in the on-line edition of our local newspaper, the Eastbourne Herald. Here’s a taster: “I have heard it said that we all have a book inside us, just waiting to get out. … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Africa

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jbwye

Does this make you yearn to go back there – or resolve to visit this magical place at least once in your life time? There’s something about Africa – especially Africa south of the Sahara – which gets to you. … Continue reading →

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