Author of multicultural fiction. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 New Year's Eve! As we embark on a new year AND a new decade, here are some of my writerly resolutions. (Graphic above.) Key words include: ENJOY, CELEBRATE, FAITH. There are so many things I'm nervous about as "Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters" makes its way into the wild, but whatever happens or... Continue Reading →
Hi friends! I'm happy to share with you today an article that I wrote for Writing and Wellness, a fantastic website full of resources for writers. My article focuses on rejection and how to manage that essential part of a writer's life through self-care. What about you? Have you developed any tips and tricks to... Continue Reading →
We're starting the weekend off right with a GIVEAWAY! Now's your chance to get a signed copy of SIDE BY SIDE. We'll even throw in a bookmark! To enter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WomenWriters/status/1089153197254606848 To enter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtGYZkzFUHB/ Open to Canada, USA, UK. Good luck and here's to spreading the book love! A :-) xo... Continue Reading →
Let's be honest. How are those new year's resolutions coming along? We're three weeks into 2019. For me, it's usually around this time that I either lose enthusiasm or feel a bit daunted by the goals I've set. Which is why this year I've tried not to overdo it and also remember to include goals... Continue Reading →
With the year winding down I wanted to share some snapshots of memorable moments from 2018. This year saw the publication of my labour of love SIDE BY SIDE by Inanna Publications. My husband and I visited a local bookstore yesterday and finally saw it on the shelf. The long journey hit me then. What... Continue Reading →
