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 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 →
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 →
Happy Friday, book peeps! Yesterday was indie book signings day! I had a wonderful time meeting and chatting with the friendliest book folks in and around the Ottawa area. I'm happy to share that signed copies of Secret Lives are now available at the following indies! I also dropped off some lovely bookmarks c/o the... Continue Reading →
It's finally here, Canadian readers! "Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters" is officially in the wild! I do hope you enjoy it. And if so, perhaps consider taking a moment to write a one or two sentence review on Amazon and/or Goodreads. It helps more than you know! Thanks so much for your support in... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hi friends, I'm grateful and touched by this review by The Miramichi Reader, who connected with "Side by Side" so much he added it to his long-list for The Very Best Book Awards for Fiction. As a writer, all you can ever hope for is to touch hearts and minds. While it doesn't always happen,... Continue Reading →
Anita Kushwaha 