2013 was a great year on a number of levels. Yes, The Brother roars and more. This short film, that I co-wrote and co-produced with Michael Stevantoni, my grandson, had…
The Brother Roars and More
Counting My Blessings
At this time of year, I can get pretty sentimental, thinking of the past, and those I’ve loved and lost along the way. They may not be here to share…
Success Is Not A Straight Line
As I’m planning to self-publish my novel this coming spring, I’ve been thinking a lot about my journey. For those of you who’ve read my bio., it’s been one that’s…
A Life Lesson From Robert Frost
There is something about a walk in the forest to calm my senses. My mind is always whirling with what I’ve written and what I want to write as well…
Freedom Is Not Free
Nov. 11th is Remembrance Day in Canada and others in the Commonwealth. It’s the day we honor our veterans and those we lost. It seems fitting then to tell you…
My Sabbatical
Though sabbaticals are technically two months or longer, I’ve decided to take a mini one, about four weeks off from my blog. I want time to reflect, research, write, and ruminate.…
Who Cares About The Mass Shootings in the USA?
I could be blogging about my writing life, but instead I’m writing about the mass shootings in the USA. I am so upset over last week’s mass shooting in Chicago…
What Maisie Knew – A Modern Twist
Every once in a while a movie comes along that not only moves me but makes me think about the choices we have in this life. The British Film, What…
The Knockdown Punch of Readers’ Reviews on Goodreads
A recent post by Porter Anderson on Jane Friedman’s blog caught my eye. In this article, entitled, When Bad Things (Seem To) Happen on Good Sites, Porter writes about the…
A Rose By Any Other Name
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” argues Juliet in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. She is trying to make a point that what matters is what something…