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 →
Writing and Healing.
Today's post is inspired by a reading and panel discussion I have coming up next week with two other authors. We'll be discussing the connection between art - in this case writing - and healing, for both the writer and the reader. In preparation for the talk, I spent some time organizing my thoughts about... Continue Reading →
Giveaway!
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 →
Milestones of 2018 #HappyNewYear #Highlightsof2018 #amwriting #canlit
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 →
Cover Reveal! #writing #CanLit #DiverseCanLit
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be sharing the cover for my upcoming novel, Side by Side, with you at last! The official launch for the book is this fall and will be published by the dynamic and boundary-pushing Inanna Publications (website link below), who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. It feels like... Continue Reading →
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sometimes the best things to find in the fruit basket are a couple of over-ripe bananas. These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins helped me measure and stir away the stresses of last week, and turned out to be a lovely Sunday morning breakfast. The purple silicon baking cups were a gift from my lovely bestie, Rae,... Continue Reading →