Author. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
Author life is many things--engrossing when you're in the throes of a new WIP, validating when you connect with readers who just get your work, frustrating when you're feeling creatively blocked, lonely when you see everyone and their cat getting book deals (except you), nerve-racking when you're on submission or waiting on feedback from your... Continue Reading →
Hey book friends! It's my great pleasure to host talented memoirist, Kelly S. Thompson, on the blog today. I've been a fangirl of Kelly's since reading her debut memoir, Girls Need Not Apply. She's joining us today to chat about her sophomore offering, Still, I Cannot Save You, a book that now lives on my... Continue Reading →
Hi book peeps! I have another special treat for you today! I'm thrilled to have Rebecca Taylor on the blog talking about her latest release, as well as her take on traditional and self-publishing. There's so much honesty and invaluable insights here, I really appreciate Rebecca for being so candid. We first met as #2020debuts... Continue Reading →
Hi book friends! I'm absolutely thrilled to have my writer sister in the trenches and prolific cozy mystery author, Kate Lansing, visit the blog today! We first got to know each other way back in 2019 through the #2020debuts group and quickly bonded over our love of running, kitties, and the fantastic adaptation of His... Continue Reading →
Happy Family Literacy Day! As an author mom, there's almost nothing better than reading with my daughter and watching her develop a love for stories. Recently, I've spied her grabbing books from the shelf and flipping through them on her own. She's also started that wondrous imaginative play phase of toddlerhood, babbling with her stuffies... Continue Reading →
Hello hello and Happy New Year! It's been so long! I've missed you! Well, after a much-needed postnatal hiatus, I'm excited to say the blog is back! 🎉 In the coming weeks, I've lined up some fun writerly offerings, so keep your eye out for author Q&As, book reviews, cover reveals, posts about writing and... Continue Reading →
Did you know? Today is Women's Fiction Day!!! A celebration of writers of Women's Fiction and their stories. There's going to be lots of activities happening throughout the day, from author chats to giveaways, so follow along and join in the fun! Check out https://www.womensfictionwriters.org for all the details! In honour of the occasion, I'm... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday, bookworms! Today I'm so pleased to share with you a writerly chat I had with my dear friend and author, Jen Gilroy. We first met through the Women's Fiction Writers Association and have since discovered that we have a great deal in common. I won't give too much away! Hop on over... Continue Reading →
OK! So, this is brilliant. And I really shouldn't be surprised because the idea comes from the brilliant mind of my friend and debut author Sara Bond. I'm sincerely honoured to be featured on Sara's Pairings Project, where she marries the perfect book with the perfect drink. I told you it was brilliant. Hop on... Continue Reading →
I hope your 2020 is off to a great start! It's been a little hectic over here in the lead-up to the release of "Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters." Just a few weeks to go, I can't quite believe it! I'm posting today about a new feature on the blog that I'm really excited... Continue Reading →
Anita Kushwaha, Author 