Author. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
Well, Christmas week is finally here and for me that means taking a little break from writing to bake some festive cookies for my loved ones. In the lead up to Christmas Eve, I'll be posting a recipe per day, as I bake them. Granting myself a short break from my writing desk is a... Continue Reading →
A sampling of quotes from some of the books I've read recently. Hopefully you'll find your next read among them or perhaps be reminded of one that you enjoyed. Happy reading, Bookworms, and thanks for stopping by. A :) On Writing & Life: "E.L. Doctorow once said that "writing a novel is like driving a... Continue Reading →
Hi Everyone, Well, after driving for ten hours in two days, I'm finally back at home and eager to tell you all about the "Women Write the Novella" event that took place on Wednesday night at Another Story Bookshop in Toronto. First of all, what a lovely independent bookstore! If you live in the area,... Continue Reading →
Hi Everyone, I hope November is going well for you so far. I just wanted to let you know about a panel discussion/reading that's taking place in Toronto at the end of the month. I was honoured to be invited and look forward to taking a little road trip to TO in a couple of... Continue Reading →
Happy Thanksgiving! These Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Coconut Whipped Cream are my contribution to this year's feast. Even though I'm a vegetarian, Thanksgiving has always been my favourite holiday. It's our harvest festival and all around there are vibrant reminders of nature's beauty and abundance, even as the weather cools and life starts to recede... Continue Reading →
Hi Everyone, I hope September is treating you well, so far. It's been a while since I've posted a new audio excerpt of "The Escape Artist," so here is Chapter 3 if you fancy a listen. This is the chapter I've been reading at events and it seems to be well-received, in part I... Continue Reading →
I found myself baking these in lieu of writing my grant application yesterday. :) I happily pass on the procrastination to you. A :) Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping Ingredients: 1 c all-purpose flour 1 c whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp lemon zest,... Continue Reading →
What did I do on the hottest Sunday of August, so far? I baked a cobbler! Super practical, I know. :) The inspiration for this recipe was a juicy basket of sunset-coloured Niagara peaches that I picked up from the market the other day. This represents my second attempt at a Peach Cobbler. (We need... Continue Reading →
As a reader, there's nothing more joyous than finding a beautifully written sentence or passage, one that lingers, enlightens, unsettles - makes you want to dog-ear a page, or reach for a pen to underline it or add your own impressions to the margin. Here are some book quotes that I've been living with for... Continue Reading →
A BIG blogger thank you to Claire over at Art and Soul (https://clairehuston.wordpress.com) for nominating my blog for the Starlight Blogger Award! Isn't she sweet? Well, so are her posts, so be sure to stop on by when you have the chance. She blogs about baking, writing, books and more. I'm still daydreaming/mind-drooling about her... Continue Reading →
Anita Kushwaha, Author 