Settings in a novel are as important as the character's. My dear readers get a mental image of where my character's live and the landscape is a part of their story. As many of you know I am from England so the beginning of this reincarnation romance novel starts...
This past weekend I went to watch Book Club - The Next Chapter. It was a fun ride catching up with the four main characters again. For me, the best part was enjoying the three Italian cities they visited. It is many years since I was there, but the memories came...
My daughter asked me to find certain photographs for her recently. As I went though hundreds of photos (not the digital kind either!) in this large tea chest, that belonged my Mother, it was quite apparent that the numerous family day trips and vacations all had one...
I had two books delivered, to add to the never ending TBR pile 10 Days in January by Elenor Decker, which was the result of a competition entry and Eat with Us by Gina Cianfarani & Nancy Castro. I have already read 10 Days in December by Eleanor. It is an...
1 - Does writing energize or exhaust you? Writing absolutely energizes me. 2 - What is your writing Kryptonite? Getting sidetracked on Facebook. 3 - Did you ever consider writing under a pseudonym? No, never. 4 - What other authors are you friends with, and how do...
If you could pack up and leave on vacation today, where would you be off to? Considering we are in the depths of a freezing winter here in Alberta, anywhere would appeal to it's inhabitants, that is warmer than -24! However, it is no secret I have a favorite place,...
My fascination with reincarnation began while I was a trainee nurse. I was allocated three terms on geriatric wards and although slightly unusual, I was happy to care for the elderly. Their life stories and experiences had me spell-bound on many occasions. One...
Write a story or poem based on this glorious view in Italy. Have fun with this prompt and leave your response in the comments. 1000 words maximum for a short story. Poems can be any length.
One of my work in progress novels has a romance/reincarnation theme. The narrative follows two time periods. This excerpt is from 1894. Gabriella was forced into a marriage with an older man, William by her father in an effort to gain social status. She falls in love...