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 →
Family Literacy Day!
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 →
New Feature: Whatcha Reading? with Kendra the Bookworm
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! ๐ 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 →
Hear Us Roar Podcast
Hi book peeps! I know it's been a while and I'm sorry about that but all the baby prep has me totally preoccupied in the best way. Baby Bean could arrive any time within the next couple of weeks and I can't believe how quickly it has all flown by. Needless to say, we're excited... Continue Reading →
Writing About Mental Health
Hi book friends! October is Mental Health Awareness Month, an issue close to my heart and writing. I'm honoured that Secret Lives was included in this stunning list of books c/o BookTrib and WFWA, attempting to break the silence around mental health, combat stigma, and foster a more empathetic world. I try to approach mental... Continue Reading →
Secret Lives on Crazy For CanLit List!
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 →
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 →