Tag Archives: Kenya

Oregon – and a Dip into Kenya’s Distant Past

Posted on May 16, 2014 by jbwye

The journey to Medford is weird. I am warned to report at the airport three hours early because of heightened security at LAX, and I’ve already spent a very relaxed day at the hotel after the group left.  Fortunately I decide … Continue reading →

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Everything is Upside Down in Canada

Posted on January 17, 2014 by jbwye

ROUND THE WORLD WALKABOUT Part 2. Guelph and Toronto August 2001 Everything is upside down in Canada – traffic on the wrong side of the road, taps opening up and down, and  lights switching on downwards instead of up.  The … Continue reading →

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Round The World Walkabout

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jbwye

Friday Diary Excerpts.  It was a misty dream of younger years which got me going. Way back on the dusty paths of Nakuru School, Kenya, I meandered down the broad grass avenue to the playing fields, in company with little … 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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Pop Up Bookshop – Ever Heard of One?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by jbwye

I’m about to rub shoulders with awesome authors from the Southeast – and it’s for such a special cause! Thirty-seven of us will sell and sign our books at a special Soroptomist / Southeast Authors Pop Up Shop in the … 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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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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Larger than Life

Posted on June 11, 2013 by jbwye

I’m serving up James Penhaligon on my blog today, author of rumbustious romp, Speak Swahili Dammit, a Bestseller which tells of the good old days when kids ran wild in Africa. I feel we are kindred spirits  – both of … 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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