My husband, Rob, and I recently visited Green Gables on Prince Edward Island. It’s our second time visiting Cavendish, the place that inspired the novelist Lucy Maude Montgomery in the…
An Extraordinary Book of Belonging
Can You Revise Your Story Too Much?
Can you revise your story too much? Based on my previous experience with a screenplay I had written, I would say yes. I ended up wringing all the juice out…
7 Ways Writing Can Be Therapeutic
After being away in New York, I am slowly getting back into my writing mode. Writing revives me. If I don’t write, I feel as though something is missing. Writing…
Rei Kawakubo Gets You Thinking Outside The Box
I had never heard of the Tokyo-based designer, Rei Kawakubo, whose work is on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Checking out any gallery of…
Desert X’s Installation Art Inspires This Writer
As a writer, I’m always looking for new inspiration, and found it at Desert X, an installation art exhibit in the Palm Springs area, where my husband Robert and I…
Upcoming Events in Campbell River and Vancouver’s North Shore
Now that I’m back from our trip to California (photos to follow soon), I’m gearing up for a few upcoming events. One is at the end of this month and…
A Writer Takes Stock In February
As a writer, I’ve enjoyed February so far, even though the early weeks brought some disappointment. It was a rough winter by Pacific Coast standards. We normally get little snow,…
Writing Settings For A Novel That Engages The Reader
Writing the settings for a novel is one feature of a Novel Writing Workshop I’ll be giving at the North Vancouver library. In thinking about my presentation, I thought I’d share…
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…