On October 24, I’ll be taking part in an event in New Glasgow called the Writing Rumble. It’s a four-hour writing relay event, where two teams of five Nova Scotia writers compete to “chain-write” a short story, each of us writing up to 350 words before passing it on to the next author to try to figure out where to take the […]
As I love using my tools to help others, I’m handing over my blog and a special edition of my newsletter to have her tell you about her connection to Doctor Who, BBC and her love for Gothic. Read on to see why she wrote the third book first, how to support her and more! […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
There are times I read a book that I wish I could have read when I was younger. Books that stand out and stand up for their readers by creating characters that are so real and relevant it’s important for their story to be told. When that happens, I am elated that it’s available now […]