Summer’s over, but I’m having trouble letting it go. I’m still wearing dresses, and a fun pair of Keds (the right foot shoe features a bright pink flamingo) as long as the weather allows. This year, summer also meant the start of my new phase of solo adventures — finding my way out of aContinue reading “Time Travels On”
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The Art of Doing Nothing
Not working on books for a while is scarily, seductively addictive. Wait, did I say that in the last post? If I did, I blame it on my sun-muddled brain. As I write this, I’m on a trip/vacation home to Osoyoos, in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley — our own Napa of the North. And thankfully,Continue reading “The Art of Doing Nothing”
Follow the Music
Turns out, when you’re between books, the writing break is scarily addictive. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need. To get out into the fresh air and sunshine and, you know, live. Because how else are you going to recharge those writing batteries? Besides, I’ve decided I need to get out more. Or to just getContinue reading “Follow the Music”
Swirling
Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? And by plan, I mean a series of beautiful, random events you may or may not have ever imagined. Or if you did, considered highly unlikely. Events like a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of aurora borealis in your little corner of the world, a place you’d never expectContinue reading “Swirling”
Aww, Nuts!
May began with a quick weekend getaway to one of my favourite places: Parksville, on Vancouver Island. It’s paradise. Honestly. I would be happy to spend the rest of my days there, strolling the cute downtown core and taking long, long walks on the sandy beach. Peace and quiet were definitely the name of theContinue reading “Aww, Nuts!”
It’s a Spring Thing
I bought the S.S. Getaway (my kayak) late in the season last year and was only able to take it out twice before the weather turned, so I’ve been itching to get out on the water again. The weather app on my phone was getting a daily workout as I checked the forecast way moreContinue reading “It’s a Spring Thing”
Through the Trees
This month started and ended with trees. When I was growing up, I swore I would never do any kind of job involving trees. Why? Because both my parents had tree-related careers, so the talk around the dinner table, or on family road trips, often landed on the subject. “Look at those over there. PineContinue reading “Through the Trees”
Looking for Love
During this month of love, I’ve really just been trying to stay afloat. I can say writing is my life, but then life happens and other things take priority. Family, health challenges, new phases. Shifts and reorganization — both in mental and physical spaces. I knew February would be intense, but I had no ideaContinue reading “Looking for Love”
Just Like Starting Over
Some of you might recognize the above photo from my book contract announcement last month. It’s become one of my favourite shots — I’m still thinking of framing it, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. In the next few weeks, though, I’ll be creating a new writing space for myself, so that might beContinue reading “Just Like Starting Over”
Light
These days, it’s still quite dark when I leave the house in the morning. I hate it. I hate the weird time that can’t decide what it is. Dusk or dawn? Day? Night? Who knows! (My body and brain certainly don’t.) Despite the wildfires in August, I miss summer. I always miss it, but theContinue reading “Light”
Where There’s Gold, There’s a Rainbow
There are good things coming, but I’m also in a lull. (Yes, both things can be true at the same time.) I was hoping to be able to share some very special news this month. Unfortunately, it has to wait for now. Fingers crossed for December! I’m about halfway through writing my third novel butContinue reading “Where There’s Gold, There’s a Rainbow”
Keep Swimming
An abbreviated August update because, as I’m sure you know and as I’ve experienced in the past couple of weeks, plans can be disrupted with little notice. I’ll explain. But first, summer. Paddling On the water, yes, but this time also in Paddler Press. There’s so much talent in Issue 9: Grace Notes, and I’mContinue reading “Keep Swimming”
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