America’s U-Turn
It’s been exciting to witness and celebrate America’s U-Turn. Congratulations to my American friends and family. Watching the recent election turnout, I couldn’t help but be impressed by the length…
Crazy Covid Dreams
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having crazy covid dreams. But before I get into them, I just want to say, I can’t believe I haven’t blogged since…
Black, White, and Brown
Black, White, and Brown – what difference does it make? It shouldn’t, but it does, evidenced by all the injustice in our society and world history. Books on Racism are…
On the Bright Side of the Pandemic
It’s been hard to see any bright side of the Covid-19 pandemic. I suspect, like me, you’ve had your world turned upside down. I hope, if you live alone, you…
The Milk of Human Kindness
I just finished reading John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, The Grapes of Wrath. An astounding story. Told from an omniscient point of view, the reader follows the Joad family from Oklahoma, where…
Recharged in Ucluelet
There’s nothing like getting recharged in Ucluelet, a small seaside community on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. A Good Break From Writing Robert and I went with…
Life’s Unexpected Surprises
Last year was full of wonderful writing experiences and great trips, but this year, we were hit with life’s unexpected surprises. Crummy ones. Since Robert and I have been so…
Counting my Blessings, Writing and Otherwise
Only ten days before Christmas and I’m counting my blessings. I feel organized. Presents wrapped, cards sent, and baking done. I even managed to re-do my banner on my Facebook…
Recording An Audiobook
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.…
Surprises at Whistler Writers Festival
A number of surprises greeted me at this year’s Whistler Writers Festival. I was invited because I was a Finalist for the 2019 Whistler Independent Book Awards in fiction for…