I'm sharing a poem today. As many of you know poetry is not my strong point, but occassionally I do like to try. I hope you like it. CHRISTMAS FAIRY Snowflakes drift slowly downward Sunlight shining through their intricate patterns Layer upon layer, centimeter by...
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...
We are at that time of the year again, when gift buying becomes essential. For anyone who reads there are plenty of choices, apart from a new book. We can find a multitude of book themed, or favourite character themed items and reading assessories available in stores...
When I was writing my steampunk novel, The Commodore's Gift, I was sure the main character, Owena would be a strong independant woman, even though the genre's setting is a combination of Victoriana and the Industrial Revolution. While most women were restricted in...
Did you have a clear idea of the plot for The Ruby Cradle? I did. As the second book in the Gemstone series, it had to pick up with the same characters as in the first. But there had to be a definite twist, we were going back in time to learn more about the dragons....
Today is High Five a Librarian Day - yes every day seems to have some sort of celebration - right? Anyway, librarian's and libraries are worth celebrating at all times. I am lucky to have the most incredible local library, where I host my monthly writers circle and...
Bernice, the Busiest of Bees For the Woman Coming Home to Herself and her money A New Direction by critically acclaimed author and Financial Expert Kalee Boisvert Meet Bernice-the busiest bee in the entire meadow. With her tiny bucket hat, neatly packed pollen pouch,...
BOOKS BY FRIENDS, BOOK ORNAMENTS AND A NEW FAVOURITE AUTHOR We all have, from time to time, some kind of collection. Some last a lifetime, others are limited to a specific time of our lives, or the sheer volume proves unmanageable and we have to part with all, or some...
I'm sharing a short story from a prompt at my last writer's circle meeting. The prompt was write a scene, or story that includes a piece of candy. Let me know what you think. The Sweetest Story I gazed at the store window with its jars and boxes of candy. Every colour...