Hi Book Folks! How are you holding up? What week are we now in self-isolation? A bajillion??? What are your secret weapons for coping? Other than wine and chocolate, ha! A few things have been keeping me healthy, grounded, and sane. Weekly Zoom chats/game time with our family in Canada and the UK. Online workouts... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Dreams, Pre- and Post-Pandemic by Lisa Wilkes
At the end of February, I worked a full flight from Denver to Albany. A passenger had broken both legs in a skiing accident. Without a second thought, I hoisted her over my shoulder so she could find a comfortable position in row two. I adjusted her pillows and blanket and backpack and jacket. I... Continue Reading →
Author Q&A with Jen Gilroy
Happy Monday, book friends! How have you been doing in these self-isolation times? Are you leaning on books more than ever for escape, connection, community? I know I am! Today I'm thrilled to have fellow Ottawa valley writer and friend Jen Gilroy on the blog. I'm a big fan of Jen's work, so I'm excited... Continue Reading →
Author Q&A with Frances Boyle
Hi everyone! How are you managing? I hope you're keeping safe and healthy! Today I'm pleased to share with you my Q&A with local Ottawa writer and friend, Frances Boyle. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Frances over the past few years and have found her work truly inspiring and her friendship a... Continue Reading →
Writer Unboxed Feature!
Hi book friends!How are you managing through all the craziness of our current world? I have to admit, it's taken me a minute to adjust, both personally and professionally. As you can imagine, it's a difficult time to be launching and promoting a new book. I was disheartened to see my author events disappear, one... Continue Reading →
Q&A with Debut Author Kate Lansing!
Hiya, book peeps! I hope youโre all keeping safe and healthy during these trying times. When the world is scary, I donโt know about you, but I turn to books for community and connection. The timing of this post couldnโt be better, as Iโm thrilled to share with you a delightful cozy mystery entitled KILLER... Continue Reading →
WOTS Author Chat Reminder!
Yay, my one author event that hasn't been cancelled! ๐๐๐ Hope you can join us on Twitter tomorrow at 1 pm. Follow #WOTSAuthorChat for all things Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters! ๐
Word on the Street March BOOK OF THE MONTH!
Happy Tuesday, book bloggers! I have some exciting news to share! SECRET LIVES OF MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS has been chosen as Word on the Street's BOOK OF THE MONTH for March! There's going to a live Twitter chat/interview on March 19th @ 1 PM (#WOTSauthorchat). I hope you can follow along! For more info about... Continue Reading →
Q&A with Author Kelly Duran!
Happy Monday, book folks! I took a little break from the author exchanges to keep up with the frenzy of launch month but we're back! I'm thrilled to have fellow Canadian and 2020debut Kelly Duran on the blog today! I've had the pleasure of getting to know Kelly this year and will never forget the... Continue Reading →
Indie Book Signings Day!
Happy Friday, book peeps! Yesterday was indie book signings day! I had a wonderful time meeting and chatting with the friendliest book folks in and around the Ottawa area. I'm happy to share that signed copies of Secret Lives are now available at the following indies! I also dropped off some lovely bookmarks c/o the... Continue Reading →