A Little Nostalgia I’m feeling nostalgic. Memories of Christmases past are flooding back. My mother gave me the most memorable one when I was five. I first posted a version…
Memories of Christmases Past
Finding Treasure At An Indie Author Book Fair
Indie Author Book Fair This morning, I participated in an Indie Author Book Fair at the West Vancouver Library in British Columbia. It’s an event that indie authors love as…
Freedom Is What Our Veterans Fought For
Freedom is what our veterans fought for. The American election reminded us, that in a democracy, we have the right to vote and choose our own leaders. Whether we like…
A Writer’s Post Conference Blues Brought On By The American Election
A Fabulous Conference After attending the recent Surrey International Writers Conference, you wouldn’t think I’d come down with post conference blues. Not when it was such a fabulous event. It’s the…
Cover Reveal for ALONG CAME A GARDENER
Cover Reveal Thrilled to reveal the cover for my next book, ALONG CAME A GARDENER. In this inspirational book, I’ll share some tips on managing life’s ups and downs. Tips…
Indie Author Day
The first Indie Author Day takes place on Sat. Oct. 8th in libraries all over North America. Key members of the publishing industry are supporting indie authors and their growing…
Along Came A Gardener
I’ve decided to take a side trip and write a non-fiction book, called Along Came A Gardener. I’ll be combining my love of gardening with what I’ve learned during my…
Homage to Book Lovers Everywhere
National Book Lovers Day When I read that there was such a thing as “National Book Lovers Day” in the USA (August 9th), I decided to re-blog a post I…
A Middle Class Life In A Nineteenth Century Lighthouse
When Rob and I visited Cape Spears, I didn’t expect to find a middle class life in a nineteenth century lighthouse. This remote workplace and dwelling is just outside of…
Jelly Bean Houses and Other Delights in St. John’s, Newfoundland
First Impressions Last month, I took a break from my writing and travelled back east with my husband Rob. After visiting our daughter and family in Toronto, we flew via…