Tag Archives: Breath of Africa

TURNING MITES INTO MIGHTIER THINGS

Posted on June 12, 2015 by jbwye

I’ve found my Charity! The proceeds of every copy of BREATH OF AFRICA sold goes to ST PETER’S LIFE LINE. This UK registered charity was created in 2009 by someone born and brought up in Kenya and who, after many … Continue reading →

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AN UPSIDE DOWN LIFE – Episode 2

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jbwye

It is Contemporary Fiction Week at Crooked Cat Books Facebook Page – and I’m in the company of two awesome authors. We’re sharing titbits, and here’s my second one… Flash forward thirty years, during which time I was lucky to remarry. We … Continue reading →

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AN UPSIDE DOWN LIFE

Posted on May 16, 2015 by jbwye

It is Contemporary Fiction Week at Crooked Cat Books Facebook Page – and I’m in the company of two awesome authors. We’ll be sharing titbits, and here’s one of mine… Not The Whole Truth People have often asked me how much … Continue reading →

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Life Has a Habit of Kicking You in the Teeth –

Posted on October 7, 2014 by jbwye

– And sudden sickness in a thriving relationship can turn everything on its end. I’ve seen it happen. An accident or serious illness strikes, everybody rallies round at first, and being the centre of attention and empathy helps, but it … Continue reading →

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Writing In Different Genres

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jbwye

The word “genre” was never in my vocabulary before I tried to sell BREATH OF AFRICA to agents and publishers. I am now aware that it provides a convenient means of categorising the misty art of writing books, so that … Continue reading →

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Can Micro Managers Be Leaders?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by jbwye

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Conversely put, …can leaders stoop to micro managing? Somehow, I think the answer to both questions is an emphatic NO! I’m perturbed by the concept that so-called team leaders are lumbered with the…

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Figuring It Out

Posted on May 13, 2014 by jbwye

Dee Harrison shares her thoughts and experiences as a self-published author at my place today – come and have a cup  of tea while we chat…   Dee – you are a devoted and determined self-publisher. What is the hardest part of producing your … 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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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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