In Canada, May is officially observed as Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to increase understanding of mental health, reduce stigma, and highlight the value of mental health supports and services. Mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall...
Photo by Andrew Neel on Pexels.com I think we are all guilty of poor posture while writing. We adopt a hunched over position as the story reveals itself and we become immersed in the narrative and characters. However, sitting is now the new smoking and as writers - we...
I was honoured to be interviewed by Carrie in regard to writing as a stress relief option. You can listen to the podcast here: Link (It had to be rescheduled due to technical difficulties) Writing a daily journal, a diary, or even just venting on paper, can help us...
Photo by Joy Deb on Pexels.com As we come to terms with the increases in COVID19 cases, a resurgence that was inevitable unfortunately. We can still find solace in reading stories. Our choices can be a variety depending on our state of mind. These are some of the...
Writing: It may be a day late but I hope you enjoy this Halloween themed story. I wrote it 3 April 2011, when my writing career was starting. A Glimpse Through a Window It started with a glimpse out of the corner of her eye. A movement passing the opened window but...
My main concentration over the past week and into this week has been my ghost writing project. Fueled with 'technical jargon' from my client, I have been incorporating it into the story. The characters are taking shape and after this evening, I will send the revisions...
Writing: Writing has been spasmodic this past week but I have accomplished several 'to do' items on my list. I have increased the word count on my YA novella, which now has the new title of Creature Hunt on Planet Toaria. The word count stands at 24,491 as of today. I...
Writing: As most of you know I take advantage of any opportunity to write. On Monday, I wrote several chapter summaries and two whole chapters for my ghost writing project. Great you say - however my location was rather usual - in the waiting area of Canadian Tire -...
Writing: My writing has been rather a 'mixed bag' this week - continuing with my YA novella, creating the next issue of the newsletter for the Arts & Culture Council, and work on the ghost writing project, as well as preparation for my speech/presentation on...