1. How did you start your journey into a bricks & mortar bookstore? I began by resurrecting and researching an idea that had been brewing in my mind for many years: a mobile used bookshop. In time, and with a lot of work, the book mobile became a reality. I...
I hope you will be able to enjoy my latest podcast interview with Randy Lacy at Between The Lines. Here: I had a fun time talking story inspiration, books, hobbies, reincarnation and writing. As always I am open to questions, just drop me a line. Once again thanks to...
I am lucky to have fellow writer/author and best friend, Linda, who loves road trips as much as I do. This friendship has led to numerous road trips over the last twelve years or so, giving us the opportunity to explore my new homeland and Linda's home. We have...
As we Albertan's look forward to 'proper' Spring instead of 'false Spring', we look forward to embracing the warm weather to write outside and enjoy nature. It is not a pretty sight, with brown grass and slush but it will get better. Although, COVID still has us under...
Apologies for my tardiness today. As I am an acclimatized Albertan (for the most part!) I was enjoying the warm spring weather last week. Being able to walk with Sammie without piles of warm clothes on was such a treat. However, when I opened the front door for our...
Radio Interview - RadioYou I was thrilled to be part of a local radio's evening broadcast recently. I talked about my books and also my local writing group. Without this group I would not be writing at all. Mandy's Interview April 2 2020.mp3 I am continuing with the...
When we first came to Canada it was a trial run over Christmas - not the time you would think is best to get an idea of the country. However, we were thinking of moving to Alberta, where the winter's are harsh and temperatures drop to ridiculous lows -40 at times. Yes...
I enjoy celebrating Canada Day as it is my new homeland. We are lucky to have a deck overlooking part of the parade route so can sit in comfort and watch it drive past. Canada is a young country, becoming the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. This is in direct...
Our road trip this weekend actually started early on Thursday morning, 7 am to be precise. We stopped to grab breakfast and made our way to Jasper in the Rocky mountains. A place we have visited before but still has the ability to inspire awe at the magnificence of...