Tag Archives: Africa

One Lovely Blog Award!

Posted on December 5, 2014 by jbwye

I am honoured to be nominated by the distinguished Nancy Jardine for the ‘One Lovely Blog Award’. The award recognizes bloggers who share their story or thoughts in a “lovely” manner, giving them recognition and helping them reach more viewers. … Continue reading →

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Tagging Historical Fiction Authors

Posted on June 23, 2014 by jbwye

In the latest game of tag for historical fiction authors on the blogosphere, we introduce the main character of our work in progress or soon to be published novel. Just to be different, I’ve decided to talk about the main … Continue reading →

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The Business of Blogging

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jbwye

One of my many brand new experiences last year was the business of blogging, which has led me  to visit some fascinating virtual homes. At first as a new guest, I was apprehensive, not knowing quite what to expect or … Continue reading →

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Of Words, Pictures and Poetic Licence

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jbwye

Or How a Beginner Tackled the Task of Producing a Book Trailer. It was a sort of spur of the moment effort, which ended up taking a whole day. The opening scene still graces my desktop – elephants catching a … Continue reading →

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That’s What Writers Do – They Write

Posted on September 17, 2013 by jbwye

Jill Lake is a lady with a fascinating history. I wish I could meet her in real life, but am privileged to host her today – we found each other through Facebook, when she “Liked” my book Breath of Africa. … Continue reading →

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It’s quite something to be compared with Doris Lessing

Posted on July 22, 2013 by jbwye

Two Reviewers have mentioned BREATH OF AFRICA in connection with Doris Lessing, Nobel Prizewinner for Literature, 2007. 5.0 out of 5 stars A book of breath-taking scope, 18 Jun 2013 By Dr. Mark A. Patton “Mark Patton” (London, UK) – See all my reviews This … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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