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 →
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, book peeps! After this trying year, I've been reflecting on the things I'm grateful for in 2020. A few things come to mind. Above all, the continued good health of my family (touch wood). The wonderful gift of our daughter who will make her grand entrance in March. And, while launching a... 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 →
Happy Friday, book folks! If you're feeling that afternoon slump, I hope this helps! Today I'm pleased to have fellow Inanna Publications author, WFWA member and 2020debuts Lisa Braxton on the blog chatting about her recently released book, The Talking Drum. I hope you enjoy getting to know about Lisa and the story behind her... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday, book peeps! I can't believe it's the last day of August. For my nephew, it's the first day of school! What a year it's been. I'm sending good vibes to all the anxious kids and parents out there facing an unpredictable school year. Hopefully all the preparation and our months of living responsibly... Continue Reading →
Hiya bookish folks! I know it's been a while since I've touched base. (Guilty face.) I've been receiving sweet little notes from friends wondering what happened to me, so I thought I would write a post to at least semi-explain. As I periodically do, I quietly slipped away and took some much needed time for... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday, book peeps! And are you ever in for a treat! It’s my absolute pleasure to have on the blog today my WFWA and 2020 Debuts pal Lainey Cameron here to tell us more about herself and her Women’s Fiction debut The Exit Strategy. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of Lainey’s... Continue Reading →
Anita Kushwaha 