I am in the throes of updating my website, which has seen a couple of theme changes and additional pages since its inception in August 2010, I personally changed, but this new project has been a major review and revision. My techno knowledge is reasonable, but this...
With eight weeks to go before the launch of my western romance, Willow Tree Tears, I was asked to explain my inspirations for the narrative. So here goes. There are several. As many of you know I'm originally from England so immersing myself into Canadian life has...
Was reading about magical realms a part of your childhood? Oh, most definitely. Some of my favorite books were the Dragonlance series, which is from Dungeons and Dragons. And Star Wars - which is like wizard fantasy in space - is one of my all time favorite things....
This week we celebrate those marvelous people - librarians! From 6th-12th it is National Library Week, with the 8th as National Library Workers Day and the 9th National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day). Librarians facilitate access to...
As we approach National Pencil Day on the March 30, I thought it would be fun to look at the various writing implements scribes have used over eons. From chiseled stone slabs to laptops, writers have adapted to the evolution of the various inventions for their...
Over the last fourteen years of being a published author, I have become less nervous about reading to an audience. I'm not sure anyone is ever totally confident when standing in front of a large group of strangers, but I might be wrong. Anyway, here are some tips to...
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...
With the excellent mentoring support and encouragement I received from my local writing group, the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County, I would not be writing today, that's a fact. And so after sixteen years of experience, I am more than happy to help other...
What was the impetus behind writing the series? I wanted to share what traveling was like before cell phones and having Internet at your fingertips. The challenges each day brings and the joy in the little things that happen along the way. To give people an escape, a...