I Believe, I Believe, I Believe!

After a day of novel editing yesterday, I got to thinking about my writing journey again. I have found it to be terribly difficult to make it as a writer. Yes plenty of… Continue reading →

Novel Update #3: Chapter Checklist

I attempted to go back to bed this morning after getting the family up and out the door. I failed. Unfortunately this has been a tough week of sleep for me. Dealing with… Continue reading →

Washing the Floor and Life Lessons

I hate washing the floor! I do my best to put it off as long as I can before I am finally forced to get out the bucket and get to work. It’s… Continue reading →

Frantic Francis Faces Fears

Fraught with uncertainty, Francis entered the room. Fully agitated, he sat in the corner. Forcing a smile, he surveyed the scene. Frenetically aware, he was in the wrong place. Feigning pain, he rose… Continue reading →

The Tree and me

i see a tree. it beckons me, to share a spree, and stay merry. it is a plea that cannot be, to stand so free just like that tree. places to be! so… Continue reading →

In Thanksgiving

Back from the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, I am once again so grateful for my all blessings. For those who may not know, we Canadians mark the Thanksgiving Holiday in early October as opposed… Continue reading →

A nomination? Wow!

Well, to my delight this morning, I learned that one of my fellow bloggers, the always fascinating sayanything13 had nominated me for a Liebster award. What is this? The Liebster Award is simply… Continue reading →

Confessions of an Embarassed Writer

I collect books. Not special pieces of literature, first editions or necessarily best sellers. When something catches my eye, when I’ve heard of a great story from an interview or friend, or when… Continue reading →

SHOWING not TELLING

“If those who have studied the art of writing are in accord on any one point, it is on this: the surest way to arouse and hold the attention of the reader is… Continue reading →

DP: Ear of the Beholder

There is something profound and transformative that happens to me when I hear an amazing piece of music. Whether it is instrumental or pop, a love ballad or dance tune, if the notes… Continue reading →