Author of multicultural fiction. Book lover. Cat person. Napper.
Hi book friends! October is Mental Health Awareness Month, an issue close to my heart and writing. I'm honoured that Secret Lives was included in this stunning list of books c/o BookTrib and WFWA, attempting to break the silence around mental health, combat stigma, and foster a more empathetic world. I try to approach mental... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 Monday, book folks! Well, you're in for a treat today! I'm thrilled to be hosting Eddy Boudel Tan on the blog, author of the touching novel, After Elias. I met Eddy through 2020 Debuts and was delighted to connect with another Canadian writer. I hope you find the interview below as inspiring as I... Continue Reading →
Happy Wednesday, book peeps! I'm thrilled to share with you a recent interview I was fortunate to do with The Debutante Ball. I'm really grateful for their support and excited to let you know that I'll be having an IGTV chat next Monday, September 21st at 7 pm EST (IG handle: https://www.instagram.com/thedebball) with one of... 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 →
At the end of February, I worked a full flight from Denver to Albany. A passenger had broken both legs in a skiing accident. Without a second thought, I hoisted her over my shoulder so she could find a comfortable position in row two. I adjusted her pillows and blanket and backpack and jacket. I... 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 →
Hi everyone! How are you managing? I hope you're keeping safe and healthy! Today I'm pleased to share with you my Q&A with local Ottawa writer and friend, Frances Boyle. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Frances over the past few years and have found her work truly inspiring and her friendship a... Continue Reading →
Happy Tuesday, book bloggers! I have some exciting news to share! SECRET LIVES OF MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS has been chosen as Word on the Street's BOOK OF THE MONTH for March! There's going to a live Twitter chat/interview on March 19th @ 1 PM (#WOTSauthorchat). I hope you can follow along! For more info about... Continue Reading →
