Tag Archives: Kenya

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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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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A Substantial Hymn of Joy to Kenya

Posted on April 8, 2013 by jbwye

BREATH OF AFRICA – the second half. (see Half way Through) I liked the way that, alongside the maturing of its characters, your novel became substantial as it progressed. The changing consciousness of the two boys, and of all the main … Continue reading →

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Beauty … Sensitivity … Compassion … Poignance

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jbwye

BREATH OF AFRICA EXTRACTS FROM REVIEWS received from  Authonomy readers: “One of the bestselling points of this story is the beauty of Africa; the title and the protagonist’s love for the country hints at an astounding nation, filled with beautiful … Continue reading →

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Half-way through BREATH OF AFRICA

Posted on April 2, 2013 by jbwye

Here’s some feedback from a friend I thought I’d lost contact with – she’s living in Australia now. What an amazing place is the internet! Dear Jane, I’m being slow to read your novel – because it’s reading on computer-screen, … Continue reading →

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An Intriguing Journey

Posted on March 29, 2013 by jbwye

Another Interview, this time with Jo Valiyi, of the New Eastbourne Writers – My 60 seconds with… J.L. Bwye – author of BREATH OF AFRICA Set against the backdrop of Kenya’s beautiful terrain, Breath of Africa takes the reader on … Continue reading →

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LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD

Posted on March 23, 2013 by jbwye

I’ve something different for my blog post today. It’s called the Liebster Blog Award. My friend, Ailsa Abraham, nominated me for the Liebster Award. Apparently in German that means loved one, or favorite See Ailsa’s blog here This award is all … Continue reading →

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THE BOOK SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jbwye

BREATH OF AFRICA, dedicated to the people of Kenya, is a novel by Jane Bwye, retired businesswoman and intermittent freelance journalist who lived over half a century in Africa. The 2013 Kenya elections took place without much-feared violence and reprisals, … Continue reading →

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ONE More Day to Launch!

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jbwye

I can hardly believe it, and the timing is perfect. Kenya has conducted exemplary elections, despite the disaster-hungry media. It is indeed a Land of Hope – always has been. An opportune time to release BREATH OF AFRICA, published by … Continue reading →

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