I’m ending the year musing about the pandemic; it’s at the forefront of my mind. Before the Covid19 pandemic, life was normal, with its ups and downs, and the freedom…
Musing About the Pandemic
On the Bright Side of the Pandemic
It’s been hard to see any bright side of the Covid-19 pandemic. I suspect, like me, you’ve had your world turned upside down. I hope, if you live alone, you…
Recording An Audiobook
Recording an audiobook, that of my novel Sunflowers Under Fire, turned out to be a nightmare, only because I didn’t have a clue as to how to go about it.…
Mystical Surprises on the Writing Road
Have you ever been surprised by some wonderful phrase or sentence that you’ve written on your writing road? Have you ever wondered how it ended up on the page? Organicity…
Truth in Political Art & Fiction
With so many attacks on the news media today, political art and fiction can do what news can’t. Both can turn news on its head, shake up disbelievers, and open…
Writing Thoughts and Plans for 2019
Before I get into my writing thoughts and plans for 2019, I wish you, my readers and fellow writers, a wonderful year. I hope you and your families are blessed…
An Author’s Nightmare
I had no ordinary nightmare. It was scary, as all nightmares are, but in the aftermath, I found it hilarious and telling and not entirely surprising, given that I had…
A Year of Unexpected Delights and Frustrations!
I love year-end reviews. I look back at what I’ve experienced, what I’ve learned and what I’m planning for the new year. The delights were many: travel, family visits, theatre, and…
Rei Kawakubo Gets You Thinking Outside The Box
I had never heard of the Tokyo-based designer, Rei Kawakubo, whose work is on exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Checking out any gallery of…
Upcoming Events in Campbell River and Vancouver’s North Shore
Now that I’m back from our trip to California (photos to follow soon), I’m gearing up for a few upcoming events. One is at the end of this month and…