It’s official! The day has arrived for my book launch of THE RUBBER FENCE online. It’s now on sale on Amazon and will be available at other booksellers in time. Inspired by…
Book Launch of THE RUBBER FENCE
My Novel’s Labour Pains
My second novel, THE RUBBER FENCE, general fiction, will be published on March 3rd. It’s the baby who didn’t want to come out for the longest time. My novel’s labour pains…
Tinder’s Not So Tender
It’s easier than ever to hook up today. Ways of dating have changed dramatically with the rise in popularity of dating apps. The most notable one, Tinder, is often used…
Cover Reveal for THE RUBBER FENCE
I’m very excited to announce the cover reveal for The Rubber Fence, my second novel. The cover was designed by Ares Jun. The story, which largely takes place on a psychiatric…
A Visit To Mars
For all the talk about a visit to Mars, there is nothing like a film to give you some idea of what that experience might be like. Of course, a…
A Priest is Just a Man
I just finished reading The Bishop’s Man by Linden MacIntyre, a great read following Pope Francis’s recent visit to America and his acknowledgement of the past sins of some Catholic priests.…
Writing Fiction That Turns Out To Be Real
Writing fiction that turns out to be real is shocking. The other day, I read Tom Clancy’s 5 big rules for writing and life. One of the statements in his…
How A Fly Inspired Me To Self-Publish
Inspiration comes in many forms. Yesterday, I had coffee with a woman who had bought my book and wanted me to sign it. She’s a writer, and from the background…
Behind Closed Doors In The Fifties
I look back at the Fifties with fondness. They seemed like innocent times, but a lot was going on behind closed doors. On the surface, everything looked rosy. Moms and…
Forget Main Street, Disneyland; Go To Barkerville
I’m suggesting you forget Main street, Disneyland; go to Barkerville. I had no idea this gold rush town in the Cariboo, would not only be entertaining, but informative as well. To…