Many of you have subscribed to my newsletter, thank you! I send out a review of my month's writing and reading activities, attendance at events, and more every month. I drafted up a newsletter for March only to find that Mailchimp have changed the settings and will...
At this time of year, there are a mulitude of seasonal markets we can attend. So many, in fact, we need to pick and choose on occassion as there can be conflicts with dates. This December, I am attending three markets, which are mainly local to me. In past year's, I...
Hello fellow writers and authors, as 2024 approaches, as always I ask what topics or subjects would you would like to see on these weekly posts? I can continue with 2022 themes, but also welcome your suggestions, so please comment below. Bibliophile’s Collective...
My posting days will continue as Tuesday and Thursday of each week as follows: Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday Stories behind my published books and also from works in progress. Update on events I will be attending – whether in-person or virtual in 2023 Glimpses at...
1. You describe your stories as epic fantasies with dark undertones. What drew you to this genre and type of story? I have always been drawn to dark and gritty genres in all types of entertainment – horror films, true crime shows,...
As many of you know, I commit to a blog schedule at the end of each year for the up coming year. In 2021, my twice weekly posts will continue to be divided between writing topics and delving into my books and writing life for my readers. I hope you will find the...
I was delighted to win a draw for a copy of Being Grateful, Being Thankful by Sarah Butland recently and she was kind enough to send two copies, one of which I gave to a friend. Review: We take so much for granted - water, light, heat, friends & family, homes,...
Does writing energize or exhaust you? Writing energizes me unless it’s a really emotional scene and then I’m exhausted. Being a writer, being able to sit down and write each day, it fills my well. My husband knows when I haven’t found time to write…apparently,...
Commemorate - definition: to serve as a memorial or reminder of some event. My writers circle - Writers Foundation of Strathcona County held their AGM & Writer’s Luncheon on Saturday. We were lucky enough to hold it in a meeting room within our Council building,...