I am so honoured to be highlighted in this great UK magazine. You will find out the how and why of my writing and creativity. Please if you have a question please comment below, I'm always happy to answer. There are a plethora of authors you can get to know through...
Did your occupation as an educator lead to you writing? I grew up in Michigan and came to Canada in the 1960s to attend the University of British Columbia, where I more or less flunked out of my PhD program in Modern Chinese History. This turned out to be a blessing...
I am thrilled to have been given the chance to talk about my writing this past week. Many readers want to get to know the person behind the stories, and how those narratives are created, so here is your chance. You can choose from an article, an interview, or a...
What attracted you to the 1920s period as the setting of your novels? The main character is based on my grandmother Ruby's young life, which took place in the 1920s. 2. Are there similarities for the struggles of women today? Women today can take jobs that were...
1) How long have you been writing? I've been writing most of my life. Only recently, during COVID honestly, did I realize that it was something that I wanted to pursue professionally and for a career. 2) What inspired you to write Dear Monica? My mom went through some...
For those of you who have made the commitment to this mad, exciting, panic-inducing challenge – I say good luck, may your muse always be at your shoulder and your words flow smoothly upon your page. To find those extra minutes in the day to write is tricky to be sure...
My good friend, Linda and I escaped for a wonderful long weekend of writing on Thursday night to Jasper National Park. Our cabin was perfectly situated for us to enjoy peace and quiet. We find it companionable to write together as we share the passion for the written...
My good friend, Lisa de Nikolits has asked me to include her fantastic giveaway on my blog. Let's hope I did this right...! http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/2dc0b20 Why not take a peek at the book -...
Many of us have numerous story ideas bouncing around inside our heads.This may seem a good problem to have, however, too many ideas and no focus can be just as debilitating as staring at a blank page or screen. Symptoms can include indecision, procrastination, failure...