We live in a fascinating time. Through the power of the internet, the wonderful people of Egypt took to the streets to assert their rights. We can now only hope…
Connections
Reawakening
I’m in limbo this morning but as the crocuses peek through the snow, I look upon this time as a chance to reflect on where I’ve been and where I’m…
Fresh Snow
Snow has blanketed our Campbell River community. It’s so fresh and pure. It’s what I try to achieve in my writing, but it’s not an easy task. I queried an…
Pitching My Novel
Pitching is a daunting task. Agents want to see your novel reduced to two pages. I’ve been struggling to do just that and still convey the passion and texture of…
My Neighbour – The Eagle
I took this photo several days ago. On a property just a few doors over from our kitchen window, a glorious bald eagle rests on a heritage tree overlooking Discovery…
E-Readers
I just finished reading Jane Friedman’s blog, No Rules, where she discusses the popularity of e-readers and future prospects for hardcover and paperback books. Though a diehard book reader, the…
Second Draft
I find revising my novel a fascinating process. Much to my surprise, I love discovering my mistakes and correcting them. The other thing that came to mind while I was…
Moving On
Though I’m in the middle of rewrites on my second novel, I thought it was about time I began organizing my mother’s stories, which have a lot to say about…
Welcome
My first blog. Exciting. It’s gray outside, but the berries on my nandina plant tell me spring isn’t far away and I can soon get out into the garden. Robert…