Author of multicultural fiction. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
Happy Monday, bookworms! Please tell me it isn’t snowing where you are. That’s what I woke up to in Ottawa this morning and while it’s not entirely unusual and definitely won stay on the ground long, it’s still a reminder of the long winter months ahead. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love winter, the... Continue Reading →
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, book peeps! After this trying year, I've been reflecting on the things I'm grateful for in 2020. A few things come to mind. Above all, the continued good health of my family (touch wood). The wonderful gift of our daughter who will make her grand entrance in March. And, while launching a... Continue Reading →
I am SO PSYCHED to be a part of the cover reveal for THE TIGER MOM'S TALE by debut author Lyn Liao Butler!!! This wonderful book is set to be released in July 2021, so mark your calendars and pre-order your copies (links below)! I know Lyn from the writerly worlds of WFWA and 2020... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday, book folks! If you're feeling that afternoon slump, I hope this helps! Today I'm pleased to have fellow Inanna Publications author, WFWA member and 2020debuts Lisa Braxton on the blog chatting about her recently released book, The Talking Drum. I hope you enjoy getting to know about Lisa and the story behind her... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday, book peeps! I can't believe it's the last day of August. For my nephew, it's the first day of school! What a year it's been. I'm sending good vibes to all the anxious kids and parents out there facing an unpredictable school year. Hopefully all the preparation and our months of living responsibly... Continue Reading →
Happy Women's Fiction Day, book peeps! Women’s Fiction Day was established by WFWA in 2019. It is a day to celebrate the authors, stories, readers, bookstores, and fans of the women’s fiction genre. I hope you discover some great new reads today and take the time to give a shout out to your favourite women's... 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 →
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 →
I'm so excited to have fellow #2020debuts and writer friend Sara Bond on the blog today! We've bonded over our love of MLS soccer, Firefly, and our former ties to academia. Sara's debut Gravity's Heir hits the shelves on FEB 6th and I can't wait for people to read it. I was fortunate to get... Continue Reading →
Happy Friday, bookworms! I'm so pleased to have fellow #2020debuts author, Eliza Nellums, on the blog today chatting about the recently released, All That's Bright and Gone. How I loved this book and the compelling voice of Aoife, the child narrator. For more about my impressions, check out my Goodreads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3084741670. Thanks so... Continue Reading →
