I hope your 2020 is off to a great start! It's been a little hectic over here in the lead-up to the release of "Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters." Just a few weeks to go, I can't quite believe it! I'm posting today about a new feature on the blog that I'm really excited... Continue Reading →
Writerly Resolutions
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 →
When it Hits You…
So, tell me, how were your holidays? Well, you survived them at least, right? Me too, not entirely intact, but nevertheless here we are. ;-) It's been great losing track of the days during this quiet part of the holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year's. But something occurred to me today. I saw... Continue Reading →
Writing as an Act of Place-making
Today #MeetThe2020s asks: How has your background affected your writing? Wow. How hasn't it? In the tweet below you'll find the character-limited short story. Here on the blog I can indulge in the long story. Not too long, I promise. The truth is, I knew I wanted to be a writer since the age of... Continue Reading →
SECRET LIVES OF MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS Cover & Update!
I'm thrilled to finally be able to share news with you about my upcoming release and Women's Fiction debut, "Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters." We had some last-minute changes to the title and cover, so I haven't been able to spread the word until now. (Some of you might recall its previous titles "Asha &... Continue Reading →
“Side by Side” Blog Tour Recap & Update
Hi bookworms! Where did July go?? Was it busy for you too? After May and June's frantic copyediting and proofreading of "Caught in a Lie," somehow I thought July would be more chill. Wrong! Here are some of things that happened: 📗Lit Competition Judging: I was approached by a Canadian press to judge my first... 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 →
“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 →
FYI…
Hi Everyone, I hope November is going well for you so far. I just wanted to let you know about a panel discussion/reading that's taking place in Toronto at the end of the month. I was honoured to be invited and look forward to taking a little road trip to TO in a couple of... Continue Reading →