Author of multicultural fiction. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
Hiya bookish folks! I know it's been a while since I've touched base. (Guilty face.) I've been receiving sweet little notes from friends wondering what happened to me, so I thought I would write a post to at least semi-explain. As I periodically do, I quietly slipped away and took some much needed time for... Continue Reading →
Hi there, Bookworms! I hope you're keeping safe and hanging in there! It was a strange Victoria Day long weekend here in Ottawa. Normally, the first long weekend of the summer after a long Canadian winter means family BBQs, a trip to Tulip Fest, and fireworks...not this year. BUT the border finally opened between Quebec... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hi book friends! Let me tell you, we're in for a treat today! I'm thrilled to have Claire Huston on the blog to tell us all about her recently released debut novel Art and Soul. Claire and I first met through the book blogging and baking blogsphere quite a few years ago. And we very... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hiya, book peeps! I hope you’re all keeping safe and healthy during these trying times. When the world is scary, I don’t know about you, but I turn to books for community and connection. The timing of this post couldn’t be better, as I’m thrilled to share with you a delightful cozy mystery entitled KILLER... Continue Reading →
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 →
Happy Valentine's Day, book peeps! I'm over the moon to have my good friend and book sister, Sonia Saikaley, on the blog today. Sonia is a ridiculously talented author and wonderful person. We've known each other for many years now and I cannot imagine travelling this writing journey without her friendship, wisdom, and support. I'm... Continue Reading →
