Always wanting to support Canadian authors and needing to support local authors from Moncton or New Brunswick, when I saw this book by Carmel Higgins I actually mistook her for another Canadian author I know with the same first name. But am I ever glad I made that mistake. I’m always questioning everything, religion especially, […]
Procrastination and Excuses Versus Responsibilities
Lately I’ve been given a lot of thought to priorities – my own and those of others and came to the conclusion that a lot of people have them mixed up. Maybe it’s just my own opinion but I truly believe that the world could be a much better place if most of us weren’t […]
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Wow! A definite must read for anyone who has suffered or know anyone who has suffered, especially with a complicated childhood. And, truthfully, who hasn’t gone through a rough patch while they were a teenager? Speak takes us on a journey of a typical teenager as she deals with her first day of high school […]
I’d Like to Introduce You To… Marilyn Rice
Meet Marilyn Rice. A passionate writer who is growing her family one novel at a time. Learn how she stays motivated, inspires and ends her novels in a very unique way. And if you think I’ve missed anything please comment and ask, I’m sure she’ll be back again to reply. Enjoy… 1) What about writing […]
Who Are You Without Love?
Lately I’ve been questioning my ability to be myself and be recognized for my achievements, my successes, and to keep up with being me. In fear of this sounding too much like a diary entry and wanting you to keep reading I want to turn these thoughts on you. How do you find time to […]
Cause for Alarm by Erica Spindler
Visiting my local book store I searched for Erica Spindler novels as I’m a devoted fan and reader. Cause for Alarm was calling out my name and it didn’t take me long to read it once I got it home. Published in 2005 I’m still not sure how this novel, and author, stayed hidden from […]
The Traz by Eileen Schuh
The very first publication of the first of Schuh’s Back Tracker Series sets the pace for an amazing story for loss, love and trouble. I immediately fell in love with Katrina, a young girl who is dealing with her alcoholic mother and loving, doting father. When her admired and respecting grandmother passes, then her grandfather […]
Admit It, You Regret
People often say they don’t have regrets. That having them is a waste of time and holds them back from being happy and achieving success. Sometimes I try to believe that, make an effort to not feel a sense of loss for something that happened or didn’t. I live my life as I currently see […]