It is Freedom to Read Week in Canada this week, so Iet's celebrate. The core of reading has many benefits from the enjoyment of escaping reality, to seeking knowledge and learning and the broadening of our minds to the world we live in, as well as the histories of...
It might seem early to some to begin planning for events in 2025, but with a multitude of opportunities available the more we plan ahead the easier it will be. I have received two confirmations for presenter and panelist position's already, so have marked my calendar,...
My upcoming children's chapter book, Ockleberries to the Rescue, centers around two woodland sprites, who help all the forest animals through illness and injury. The theme was inspired by my lifelong love of the natural world, whether it is exotic animals, such as...
Erudite - definition: characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly Throughout our lives we meet people who influence us in some way. Whether it is a particularly wonderful teacher at school, college or university, a relative whose knowledge in a specific...
Condescending - definition: showing or implying or patronizing tone towards; talking with an air of superiority I have to admit this is one of my pet hates - either being the focal point or overhearing a patronizing rant just makes my blood boil. There is no excuse...
Hello All, I am going to apologise as my blog post today will be late! I am attending a seminar : Digital Tools: A Workshop for Writers & Editors. So as they say 'watch this space'...! By the way today's word is Verdant ; definition 'green with growing plants' so...