A Writer’s Post Conference Blues Brought On By The American Election

A Fabulous Conference After attending the recent Surrey International Writers Conference, you wouldn’t think I’d come down with post conference blues. Not when it was such a fabulous event. It’s the…

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Cover Reveal for ALONG CAME A GARDENER

Cover Reveal Thrilled to reveal the cover for my next book, ALONG CAME A GARDENER. In this inspirational book, I’ll share some tips on managing life’s ups and downs. Tips…

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Indie Author Day

The first Indie Author Day takes place on Sat. Oct. 8th in libraries all over North America. Key members of the publishing industry are supporting indie authors and their growing…

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Along Came A Gardener

I’ve decided to take a side trip and write a non-fiction book, called Along Came A Gardener. I’ll be combining my love of gardening with what I’ve learned during my…

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A Middle Class Life In A Nineteenth Century Lighthouse

A Middle Class Life In A Nineteenth Century Lighthouse

When Rob and I visited Cape Spears, I didn’t expect to find a middle class life in a nineteenth century lighthouse. This remote workplace and dwelling is just outside of…

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What Makes For A Good Father?

What makes for a good father? Because I’ve been blessed with having one who did not disappoint, I can shed some light on the subject. A Few Key Points He’s…

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Book Cover Wins Gold Star

Book Cover Wins Gold Star

The Winning Cover I’m thrilled that the book cover for THE RUBBER FENCE has won a  Gold Star from Joel Friedlander of the BOOK DESIGNER. When I submitted the cover for their…

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Writers Festivals, Libraries, and More

Writers Festivals, Libraries, and More

North Shore Writers Festival April is turning out to be quite a month for a writers’ festival and more. The month begins with my book launch of The Rubber Fence at the Campbell…

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Writers’ Gold Found In Memories

Writers’ Gold Found In Memories

Drawing On Memories With Easter come and gone, I’m struck by how memories, of what once was, hit me during this time. A few tears were shed as I recalled…

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My Novel’s Labour Pains

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…

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