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…
The Knockdown Punch of Readers’ Reviews on Goodreads
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…
My Writing Missteps
My writing journey has been a long one. I’ve seen little of my output in the public eye. Am I a slow learner? No, but I’ve made many a wrong…
The Power of Memory
I remember when I was counseling others, one of the things that came up was the power of memory. Whatever happens to us, our body doesn’t forget. The joys, the…
Inspired By A Fly
I’ve neglected my blog for a week as I’ve been busy revising, yet again, my novel—a romantic adventure with some paranormal elements. My blog topic was going to be one…
Spilling Your Guts On The Page
Spilling your guts on the page is a tough one for writers.It requires bravery. But then, one only has to look at some of the greats and see that that’s…
The Art in Good Writing
Who’d have thought I’d learn what it takes to write well at a Painters’ Weekend? It’s one attended by many of the best artists in British Columbia. They come annually…
The Great Gatsby 3D: Why Mess With A Classic?
I’ve been a fan of author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and his classic novel, The Great Gatsby, for at least half my life. I’ve read it, as well as many books…
Nostalgia Redux
These days, I’m feeling rather nostalgic. Dictionary.com defines nostalgia as “a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life, to one’s home…
The Seed of Hope
Years ago, when I worked as a social worker at the Child Guidance Clinic of Winnipeg, I had the privilege of meeting many young children, teens, and their families. They…