Recording an audiobook, that of my novel Sunflowers Under Fire, turned out to be a nightmare, only because I didn’t have a clue as to how to go about it.…
Recording An Audiobook
Mystical Surprises on the Writing Road
Have you ever been surprised by some wonderful phrase or sentence that you’ve written on your writing road? Have you ever wondered how it ended up on the page? Organicity…
Truth in Political Art & Fiction
With so many attacks on the news media today, political art and fiction can do what news can’t. Both can turn news on its head, shake up disbelievers, and open…
Writing Thoughts and Plans for 2019
Before I get into my writing thoughts and plans for 2019, I wish you, my readers and fellow writers, a wonderful year. I hope you and your families are blessed…
An Author’s Nightmare
I had no ordinary nightmare. It was scary, as all nightmares are, but in the aftermath, I found it hilarious and telling and not entirely surprising, given that I had…
A Year of Unexpected Delights and Frustrations!
I love year-end reviews. I look back at what I’ve experienced, what I’ve learned and what I’m planning for the new year. The delights were many: travel, family visits, theatre, and…
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…
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…
Musings About The Irish
As St. Patrick’s Day comes around again, I think about the Irish and their beautiful country. Half my debut novel, A Cry From The Deep, is set in Ireland, from…
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,…