Cheers! Welcome 2019!
Happy New Year!
Milestones of 2018 #HappyNewYear #Highlightsof2018 #amwriting #canlit
With the year winding down I wanted to share some snapshots of memorable moments from 2018. This year saw the publication of my labour of love SIDE BY SIDE by Inanna Publications. My husband and I visited a local bookstore yesterday and finally saw it on the shelf. The long journey hit me then. What... Continue Reading →
Let out, let in…
We went for a skate at our local rink today. It had just snowed and we were the only ones in the park. For a little while, we fell silent as we carved swirls onto the ice. Skating always makes me feel so free, once I find my groove. I couldn't help but think about... Continue Reading →
ICYMI: Launch Snapshots! #canlit #books #writing
The Toronto launch of "Side by Side" and three other incredible books published by Inanna Publications was a great success! I had never been to the Women's Art Association of Canada before and was thoroughly impressed by the space and the enthusiasm of the audience. The readings by my fellow authors were engaging, impressive,... Continue Reading →
“Side by Side” Q & A with Humber College
Hi everyone! It's hard to believe that the official launch of "Side by Side" will be happening next week in Toronto. In the lead up to the event, I wanted to share a recent Q & A I had with my old alma mater, Humber College, about writing, the long road to publication, and the... Continue Reading →
Nothing Like a Little Shout-out #amwriting
What a wonderful surprise it was to find out that "Side by Side" has been included in The 49th Shelf's Fall Fiction Preview for 2018. If you're looking for your next read, definitely check it out. I know my TBR list just got a lot longer! #bookwormproblems Here are the links: Most Anticipated: Our Fall... Continue Reading →
Sundays. It’s All Honey.
There's nothing I love more than going for a long bike ride on Sundays. In Ottawa, they close down long stretches of road to car traffic for us two wheelers. After a long week at my writing desk, there's nothing more renewing than getting some fresh air and exercise. It reminds me that time... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal! #writing #CanLit #DiverseCanLit
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be sharing the cover for my upcoming novel, Side by Side, with you at last! The official launch for the book is this fall and will be published by the dynamic and boundary-pushing Inanna Publications (website link below), who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. It feels like... Continue Reading →
The Life-Changing Magic of Reading #wwwblogs #writing #books
Happy New Year! I hope you had a fantastic holiday, filled with good company, laughter, and above all love. 2017 ended in a whirlwind for us. We moved into our first home just before Christmas. Somehow we managed to clean, paint, move, and throw a Christmas eve party! I would describe the experience as... Continue Reading →
Anita Kushwaha, Author 