This collection of short fictions is hard truths wrapped in creative genius. I loved the characters, the plots, the different way of getting to the point and introducing us to the setting – an obscure office building with a mix of strange professional workers. Like the building, the introspective messages were subtle enough that a […]
Admittedly, I had very high expectations for this novel and typically when that happens, I am grandly disappointed. The hype, the pomp and circumstance and, yes, the chocolates, teas and packaging all had me swooning. Thankfully, though this review is completely unbiased and not based on anything more than the story itself – the hype […]
With my launch of The Shadows Behind Us coming up on September 28, 2024, I thought I would share the first chapter with everyone. This is a romance. This is a suspense. This was a new challenge for me to conquer with a time shift, every second or so chapter being a look at the […]
As a Canadian author, I truly love the ability to support other Canadian authors in their living through passion. It is never a competition, it is a community. When a friend of mine from high school excitedly revealed the upcoming launch of her sister’s book, of course I wanted to know more and immediately signed […]
Lately I have had many conversations about the value of an authors presence at a book fair, and the importance of hosting a book fair at all. There are many sides to these questions, and while no answer is more than the next, I thought I would share my thoughts. If my schedule allows, I […]
While being busy is often seen as a fault or aggravation, I thrive with deadlines, projects and will always say yes to tasks that align with who I am. There’s an old saying that goes something like – when you want something done, ask a busy person, they’ll do it. In some ways, it’s the […]
Read by the Sea MainStage Authors 2022
A fantastic look at a Canadian community, a family of immigrants and their efforts into making Canada a home for themselves and their children. Sunshine Nails, while a universal story, centers around the Trans who settled in Toronto from their home in Vietnam. Phil and Debbie raised two children, Jessica and Dylan, to be independent […]
I will be the first to express the importance of reviewing a book after reading it, whether you like it or not. Sharing your opinion is not only cathartic but helpful in more ways than you can think of. First, it tells readers that you’re well, reading, what you think of it and if you […]
And I’m not the only one who knows that. We all understand by now that overnight success really isn’t a thing. Before a name is known and fame is found, there are many battles, challenges, doubts and attempts building up to that moment. Many have said to be patient, that success will come when I […]