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 →
SIDE BY SIDE #Giveaway! #amreading @WomenWriters
If you would like your very own copy of SIDE BY SIDE now is your chance! The wonderful Kendra the Bookworm is hosting a giveaway on her Twitter and Instagram accounts. All you have to do is retweet! On Thursday, she'll choose a winner. Good luck! https://twitter.com/ayers_kendra/status/1080107324293951488 https://twitter.com/ayers_kendra/status/1080263811473567747
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 →
Quotables #writing #amreading
On the Lonesome Lows: "When it snows, God is telling me: Stay home, stay in bed, stay warm. It snows a lot. Not just outside, but inside my bedroom too. Except inside there are no distinct seasons. It can snow anytime. I am kind of used to it now. Sometimes it's even pretty, when it... Continue Reading →
Updated: Reading on June 9th #Canlit
Hi again! Time to update this post. :-) The reading was last night and it was a lot of fun. It was a pleasure to meet Ann, and a thrill to finally read with my friend Sonia. We read, we had a good Q&A...there was even a little belly dancing! (Yours truly tapped out... Continue Reading →
Quotables
A sampling of quotes from some of the books I've read recently. Hopefully you'll find your next read among them or perhaps be reminded of one that you enjoyed. Happy reading, Bookworms, and thanks for stopping by. A :) On Writing & Life: "E.L. Doctorow once said that "writing a novel is like driving a... Continue Reading →
“Women Write the Novella” Event Recap
Hi Everyone, Well, after driving for ten hours in two days, I'm finally back at home and eager to tell you all about the "Women Write the Novella" event that took place on Wednesday night at Another Story Bookshop in Toronto. First of all, what a lovely independent bookstore! If you live in the area,... Continue Reading →
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