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We offer our deepest condolences to the Family and Friends of Glenn Norman Tillett, Belizean journalist, talk show host, and social media commentator. He was well-known to us and two of Dr. Anderson’s first books, The Eddy and Ode To The One-Eyed Lady, were printed through his company, ‘True Publishing Company Ltd.’ “Just as every book holds its own story so too does every person, and their story deserves to be celebrated and remembered,” 
A Series in Tribute to Belizean Artists – Colin Hyde’s 7th book – a romantic comedy Every year since 2002, Belizean writer, Colin Hyde, has been churning out a book, rich with Belizean literary genius, and today, he presses on with his 7th piece: a full-length play of approximately 30,000 words titled, The Last DL of Caneenja, a romantic comedy fiction. “It’s my craziest piece yet,” Colin revealed to Amandala in an interview today, adding that this composition has enabled him to bring out different parts of himself as a writer: the poet, the novelist, the very raw side of him. “The play is set about 1,000 years ago in the jungles of Belize. It is about two rivals living on opposite sides of river. They are distant cousins, from a line 7 generations long,” he elaborated. The play enables him to demonstrate that “the past, present and future are one.” . 
Thursday, May 21st, 2009 For the full, very motivating, article which discusses Colin and his works, please go to the following link: https://amandala.com.bz/news/a-series-in-tribute-to-belizean-artists-colin-hydes-7th-book-a-romantic-comedy/ Some Books by Colin B. Hyde: 
Note: Information on how/where these books may be purchased is being updated by the Author, Colin B. Hyde. As soon as it is available, we will bring it to our readers. Below is the first part of an article, Would I Have Counseled Differently?, written by Colin B. Hyde and published in the Amandala, Saturday, January 21st, 2023. The second part is: Mr. Grey in the News. For the complete article, please go to: https://amandala.com.bz/news/would-i-have-counseled-differently/
Would I Have Counseled Differently? As some of you know, I have written a few mischief novels (novellas), a childhood autobiography, and a booklet of poems, and I’ve been a regular in the pages of the Amandala for some time. I’ve always had fun putting my thoughts down on paper, but I stumbled on writing as a career after a few accidents in my life. I am recognized by our literary community, and it’s because of this recognition that I am included on the mailing list of Dr. Henry W. Anderson and his ‘Jabiru Books Belize,’ which features books by Dr. Anderson and other writers in our country. Alas, I cannot order anything that I find affordable at ‘Jabiru Books Belize,’ because I don’t have a credit card—and I can’t get one either. Maybe it’s because I don’t have much of a record at the banks. Or maybe it’s because I don’t have the online literacy. Or maybe it’s the maze and blocks that have been set up because of money launderers in our midst. It hurts me financially. I tried to do some promotions, internationally, with one of these book dealers, but I can’t access PayPal and until I do that, that venture remains a dud. Ah, I have tried friendships, the few I have, but it’s not easy for my buddies to put themselves out of the way to facilitate me. Dr. Anderson is no slouch. Among his numerous works is the book, Ode to the One-Eyed Lady, the story my dad said was the greatest ever about a hurricane. The following story was prompted by a piece I read in a ‘Jabiru Books Belize Newsletter.’ There’s a not-so-old village, Maya Mopan, in the Stann Creek District, a mile or so west of Georgetown. A little over two decades ago, I worked as a kind of “farm demonstrator” for the Pesticides Control Board, which is headquartered in Central Farm. My job was primarily to teach farmers about pesticides, how to use them safely and wisely. I’m at home with farmers and fisherfolk, farming and fishing being two professions I’ve been involved in. There was a sizable investment on a large parcel behind Maya Mopan, to the west and north of the village. To the south and west of Maya Mopan, the villagers had their parcels, which averaged between five and ten acres in size. These plots were planted out mainly to corn, plantains, and ground food. In my discussions with farmers, many things came up. Some of the villagers expressed disappointment with the big development behind Maya Mopan. Some might not have liked what I thought about it. I told them that subsistence farmers couldn’t pay for the high school their children attended in Georgetown. Whoa there, remember the time Said Musa said fu hihn people like good things? Well, it’s real. Some of you, like me, don’t give a blank about super yachts and such, but it is a fact that our children are being exposed to a world out there that is as alluring to them as a moth is to a flame. Ideally, the land behind Maya Mopan, which is deep and fertile, the kind of land that makes farmers drool, should have been owned, the bulk of it, by the farmers of the village. But not for subsistence farming, not if the national objective is to sustain the kind of life the majority of our people want. I didn’t know any of the history behind the parcel west/north of Maya Mopan. The ‘Jabiru Books Belize Newsletter’ had this clip: “A Story from Maya Mopan, Belize”, which it said had been excerpted from the “Maya Atlas. The Struggle to Preserve Maya Land in Southern Belize.” “In 1984, an American missionary by the name of John Cullen came to the village of Maya Mopan and asked the people to join his church so that he could help them with their daily needs. He also requested 300 acres of land from the government, saying that it would be for the village, and asked the villagers to donate labor to plant fifty acres of citrus, so one day it will benefit the village. He also promised electricity and a hospital. The village gave him free labor, but in the end John Cullen never kept his promises. In 1996, a man named (name withheld) moved in and started to work the same land where the villagers gave their free labor for the citrus plantation. When the village council chairman asked (name withheld) if he knew what he was doing, (name withheld) said that he bought the land from John Cullen and nobody can stop him from working it.” I don’t think my counsel would have been any different, had I been aware of this story. But, there would have been an addendum. If that Cullen story is true, what happened there was wrong. I will end this piece with this. I’m no capitalist, far from. I think I’m practical. 
Ann-Marie Longsworth Joseph Belizean Writer Ann-Marie traces her roots to Mayaland, where the vibrant tapestry of her childhood laid the foundation for a life steeped in storytelling. Her academic journey led her to the University of the West Indies where she honed her craft and embraced the rich traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America. Later in life, Ann-Marie found herself nestled in the serene landscapes of North West England, with her Orthopaedic husband and the delightful chaos of raising four sons. Amidst the rolling hills of the Pennines and the agricultural plains of Cheshire, she continues to weave tales that reflected the diverse threads of her experiences. 
Embark on a mesmerizing journey in ‘Mayaland’s Portal’ as the Oberon family, with roots in England and having Maya heritage, discovers a hidden world within their 5000-acre estate. Faced with the decision to return the land to its Maya origins, they encounter the mystical Ceiba tree–a portal to boundless knowledge. Yet, a war unfolds between the Lords of the Underworld and the Guardians of the Sacred tree. The family must confront the dark forces, navigate treacherous caves, and unite with the Ceibatrians to protect nature’s sanctuary. In a tale of Good versus Evil, witness a clash of cultures and ideas in the heart of a tropical paradise. Note: 5000 Acres is presently being revised. As soon as we have an update, we will pass it on to our readers. 
The Golden Tenpin, a sequel to 5000 Acres, is a cosy mystery set in a quaint little town in Northern England. Susan and her close friends, Danny and Molly, have carried a silent torment for fifty years due to a passionate mistake made in Mayaland, Central America. When the devastatingly handsome new manager takes charge at the Tenpin Bowling Centre, their lives become consumed by a pursuit of vengeance and justice. This intriguing cosy mystery unfolds as old secrets resurface, leading to a suspenseful story of vengeance, redemption, and long-buried secrets in a close-knit community. The Golden Tenpin is available at Kindle ebooks - Amazon. The direct link to The Golden Tenpin is: https://www.amazon.com/GOLDEN-TENPIN-MAYALAND-MAYHEM-SECRETS-ebook/dp/B0CMKTB7PW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PPAMTDQOFF8I&keywords=the+golden+tenpin&qid=1700699828&s=books&sprefix=the+golden+tenpin%2Cstripbooks%2C244&sr=1-1
Comments on The Golden Tenpin: “It was a definite page turner, interesting and full of twists. I could never anticipate what new connection between people would be revealed on the next page. Beautiful descriptions of lifelong friendships, picturesque environments, unique characters and the way you were drip-feeding facts at the right rate about their unruly relationships made the storyline flow smoothly. I wanted to join in eating mangoes the proper way or watch deer in the forest while sitting at the trunk of a tree or even cover the eyes of my imagination not to see the scars of fire and marks of jaguar maul. I do not know how you figured out all the twists and turns, how you mastered it to gradually introduce the necessary facts about the different characters but they came together perfectly as a whole by the end. Even 4 pages before finishing the book, I was crossing my fingers to find out new evolvements and all threads to be tidied up. And they were. A page turner to the very end.” Monika Zorenyi “Thoroughly enjoyed it – A real page-turner.” Michele Readitt
The Christmas Truce
The Christmas truce was a series of widespread unofficial ceasefires along the Western Front of the First World War around Christmas 1914. The truce occurred five months after hostilities had begun. Lulls occurred in the fighting as armies ran out of men and munitions and commanders reconsidered their strategies following the stalemate of the ‘Race To The Sea’ and the indecisive result of the First Battle of Ypres.’ In the week leading up to 25 December, French, German and British soldiers crossed trenches to exchange seasonal greetings and talk. In some areas, men from both sides ventured into No Man’s Land on Christmas Eve and Christmas day to mingle and exchange food and souvenirs. There were joint burial ceremonies and prisoner swaps, while several meetings ended in caroling. Men played games of football with one another, creating one of the most memorable images of the truce. Hostilities continued in some sectors, while in others the sides settled on little more than arrangements to recover bodies. The following year, a few units arranged ceasefires, but the truces were not nearly as widespread as in 1914; this was, in part, due to strongly worded orders from commanders, prohibiting truces. Soldiers were no longer amenable to truce by 1916; the war had become increasingly bitter after the human losses suffered during the battles of 1915. The Wall Street Journal began its Dec. 19 article “The Spirit of the 1914 Christmas Truce” with these words written by Frank Richards, a British soldier: “On Christmas morning we stuck up a board with ‘A Merry Christmas’ on it. The enemy had stuck up a similar one . . . Two of our men then threw their equipment off and jumped on the parapet with their hands above their heads. Two of the Germans did the same and commenced to walk up the river bank, our two men going to meet them. They met and shook hands and then we all got out of the trench.” 
Joyeux Noël, ‘Merry Christmas’ in French, is a 2005 war drama film based on the Christmas Truce of December 1914, depicted through the eyes of French, British, and German Soldiers. It was written and directed by Christian Carion and was nominated for ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ at the 78th Academy Awards. It is a fictionalized account of an actual event that took place in December 1914, when Wilhelm, German Crown Prince, sent the lead singer of the Berlin Imperial Opera company on a solo visit to the Front Line. Singing by the Tenor, Walter Kirchhoff, to the 120th and 124th Württemberg Regiments, led French soldiers in their trenches to stand up and applaud. Joyeux Noël is a movie every Belize Defence Soldier, all soldiers, every family member of a soldier, everyone, should see. It ought to be part of our Christmas Traditions. For those of our Readers who have access, Joyeux Noël can be seen, free of cost, at Fawesome tv, Prime Video, and MGM+. 
Celtic Thunder’s Christmas 1915 beautifully evokes about one of the most moving, surreal, and human moments of the 20th century. The song was written by Tommy Fleming and is based on the true story about the British, French and German soldiers ‘Christmas Truce’ during the First World War. Please go to the link below to hear this soul-moving song and see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9r6plyLisw At this Christmas time, the Anderson Family would like to acknowledge Belizean soldier, At this Christmas time, the Anderson Family would like to acknowledge Belizean soldier, At this Christmas time, the Anderson Family would like to acknowledge Belizean soldier, Pte. Anderson, Frank Norris, Dr. Anderson’s uncle, who was born in Belize, then British Honduras, July 31, 1897. As a war-time volunteer, he joined the Essex Yeomanry in 1915 and later transferred to the Essex regiment. It is likely that he only joined his battalion, 9th Battalion Essex Regiment, in the weeks leading up to the Battle of Arras in 1917. He was killed in the attack towards Monchy le Preux on 9th April 1917. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. He was 19 years old. His name is included on a plaque at the Memorial Park, Belize City. 
A pen instead of a rifle.
Even in times of war, which are so prevalent today, Man can make a moment of Peace. Let us all hope and pray for Peace and Love, not only within Nations, but within Families, Neighbours, and all Humanity. May we all have a Blessed Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Stephanie and Henry. For Christmas Wishes from Our Home to Your Home, set to Babes in Toyland by ‘Don Jansen and his 60 Voice Children’s Chorus,’ please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpAXmw9baKE 
Live the Wonders of Christmas by listening to Fayemarie Anderson Carter’s Special Christmas. Please go to: https://www.faye-marie.com/remember-the-reason During Christmas we celebrate the Birth of Jesus, a baby. Yet, in our world, both past and present, many innocent children have suffered and died because of the decisions made by adults, as in War. For a video presentation dedicated to the beauty in all children, featuring our Belizean children, and set to ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ sung by Fayemarie Anderson Carter, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw1FWV14038
Jabiru Books Belize LLC thanks you for sharing/forwarding this Newsletter. DR. ANDERSON’S BOOKS ALREADY PUBLISHED Twelve of Dr. Anderson’s works have been published and are available as printed books, print-on-demand books, and e-books. For more information, please go to jabirubooksbelize.com 
Dr. Anderson has begun working on his new book, I dream of Obwandiyag (Pontiac). The story is a fantasy, incorporating the mythology of the endogenous nations in what is now the United States of America. Two young men, one a Dakota Brave named Akíčhita, meaning Warrior, and the other, White, named Dolph, meaning Wolf, face their own cultural differences and a great adventure. The timeline is based on historical incidents and is set during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. INFORMATION/LINKS The works by Dr. Henry W. Anderson are available at the libraries of the Belize National Library Service and Information System. For more information, please go to: https://www.bnlsis.org/ Once on the website, you may go to ‘Public Library Catalogue’ then to ‘Subject;’ select ‘Author’ and put in Henry Anderson; or use the link below to go directly to Dr. Anderson books: https://bnlsis.mlasolutions.com/m5/catalog/(S(tsaodaxofc2mvp3zhpl4wwt2))/Default.aspx?internal=1&installation=LeoBradley Dr. Henry W. Anderson books are also available as E-books and Print-on-Demand at store.bookbaby.com (BookBaby Bookshop), recommended, and other worldwide retailers: E-Book Retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Vearsa, Kobo, OverDrive, Copia, Gardners Books, Baker & Taylor, eSentral, Scribd, Ciando, hoopla, Playster, and many more. Print-on-Demand Retailers: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s and thousands of other stores and wholesale bookstore catalogs like Ingram and Baker & Taylor, around the world. For store.bookbaby.com, go to: https://store.bookbaby.com/profile/jabirubooksbelizecom If you know someone who would like to receive our monthly Newsletter, please have them go to CONTACT at our website and send us an e-mail. Please note that our Newsletters are also published on our FaceBook page at: https://www.facebook.com/JabiruBooksBelize Visit our website at http://jabirubooksbelize.com 
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