Writing What You Know Ernest Hemingway, the wonderful author of great works such as The Sun Also Rises and For Whom the Bell Tolls, was a master of folding memories into story. After he…
Folding Memories into Story
The Cracks in Mental Health Services
Recently, in Vancouver, British Columbia, we became aware, once again, of the cracks in mental health services. They failed to help those in need and they failed to protect the…
Life’s Emotional Roller Coaster
I’ve recently launched Along Came A Gardener, my non-fiction book containing tips on riding life’s emotional roller coaster. We all have challenges in life, whether it’s in our personal relationships,…
Book Launch of Along Came A Gardener
Hurrah, my book launch of Along Came A Gardener happened this past weekend. The book, based on my 25 years as a family therapist, is now online for sale on Amazon,…
Managing Stress Today
We’ve always had stress; so managing stress is part of living whether it’s in our families, our workplace, or community. When faced with workplace problems, family conflict, breakups, financial pressures,…
Countdown to the Book Launch
Countdown to Book Launch of ALONG CAME A GARDENER, an inspirational self-help book, based on the author’s 25 years working as a psychotherapist in a variety of settings and her love of gardening.
An Enduring Love Story for Valentine’s Day
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Along Came A Gardener, I’m offering a Special Sale of my debut novel, A Cry from the Deep, an enduring love story for Valentine’s…
Counting My Blessings
Though I’m thankful and am counting my blessings, 2024 has been quite a year. Robert and I have woken up to a new reality. We’ve been such an active couple…
Celebrating ‘A Cry from the Deep’ with a Sale on its 10th Anniversary
My Debut Book Launch It was a dark and stormy night in October, 2014, when I launched A Cry from the Deep, my debut novel, at the local library in Campbell…
Inside the Inspirational Pages
With fall fast approaching, I thought I’d share what’s inside the inspirational pages of my self-help book, Along Came A Gardener, to be launched on March 15, 2025. Those of…