First Impressions Last month, I took a break from my writing and travelled back east with my husband Rob. After visiting our daughter and family in Toronto, we flew via…
Jelly Bean Houses and Other Delights in St. John’s, Newfoundland
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…
Heroes In Our Midst
As a writer, I’ve been inspired to write about events in life that matter, whether they be small or large. In today’s world, with dangers magnified by the media and…
How A Fly Inspired Me To Self-Publish
Inspiration comes in many forms. Yesterday, I had coffee with a woman who had bought my book and wanted me to sign it. She’s a writer, and from the background…
A Prince Among Men
On this Father’s Day, I look back and remember my dad, who was a prince among men. Tall, handsome and smart, he didn’t make his mark on the masses, but…
I Once Had A Farm in Ireland
My mother’s family were farmers, so when I heard about Siggy Buckley’s blog tour about her book on organic farming, I Once Had A Farm In Ireland, I wanted to hop…
Putting Spice In Your Brand
What kind of writer are you? Do you have a series with a protagonist that shows up in every book you write? Do you write in the same genre? Do…
Pushing Boundaries
For writers and artists, pushing boundaries is a natural act. As creative spirits, we want to test how far we can go. Look at how the book Fifty Shades of Grey changed the publishing…
20 Genders And More, Really?
This morning—while taking a break from writing a novelette, one that shows sex in the 50s—a letter to the editor in a recent Maclean’s magazine caught my attention. The writer mentioned that…
The Hard Truth In Fiction
When I read a novel, I want to escape and get into someone else’s world for awhile. I want my imagination to run wild. I want to cheer for the…