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”
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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”
Miles and Milestones
View from the Arc de Triomphe toLa Défense, Paris, 1990s. (Author photo) I swear the recurring travel theme in these posts is unintentional. With a book set in Paris, it’s inevitable, I suppose. Read on for a new poem and podcast episode, a wrap-up on my book’s recent overseas adventures, an upcoming author event (liveContinue reading “Miles and Milestones”
Do You Remember?
Autumn often feels like more of the start of a new year than the actual calendar New Year. In Victoria, we’ve suddenly shifted from months of hot, dry weather (which I love but which isn’t great for wildfire risk) to rain and rare thunder and lightning. And even though there’s still more summer to go,Continue reading “Do You Remember?”
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”
Same Book, New Look!
BOOK NEWS!! I have a super exciting announcement about Provenance Unknown! 🤩 If you’ve already bought a copy, then congratulations! You now have a limited edition, because my publisher is releasing the book with a brand new cover. I’m really excited about it (if you can’t tell). I hope you love it as much asContinue reading “Same Book, New Look!”
June Bugs
It’s the first title that came to mind, and I’m going with it. But now, because I’m endlessly curious, I have to look up June bugs. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen one before. Do we have them on south Vancouver Island? (I checked, and apparently we do. A type of striped beetle. StillContinue reading “June Bugs”
Transitions
There’s life before you’re a published author, and life afterwards. I was worried that once the excitement of the Provenance Unknown launch had died down, I wouldn’t know what to do with myself. It’s partially true. With my second book, A Year of Summer, still with my test readers, I suddenly have time on myContinue reading “Transitions”
Departures and Arrivals
What better place to celebrate the launch of my debut novel than a much-needed, relaxing vacation to somewhere tropical. Now that I’m back, I can forget about all the stress and anxiety (MAJOR anxiety—did I mention anxiety?) leading up to it and focus on the wonderful memories I made. Plus, I can celebrate that whileContinue reading “Departures and Arrivals”
Spring Break and Other Distractions
It snowed last night. In Victoria, we usually get one dump every February—some bigger than others. After that, we know we’re in the clear and the daffodils will open soon. Luckily, this time we received only a skiff. Bring on the blooms. [Author’s note: it’s now March 8, and the daffodils are indeed ready toContinue reading “Spring Break and Other Distractions”
Le printemps arrive. (Spring is coming)
Let’s get right to it. There’s been a lot happening on the writing/publishing front for me over the past month. Spring is coming, and the year’s picking up speed. Here’s the recap: Book Launch Celebration Event Yes, that’s an unnecessarily long and awkward title. But while at first I thought you could only have oneContinue reading “Le printemps arrive. (Spring is coming)”
Hit the Ground Running.
Start off with a bang. All the cliches for the New Year. It’s not what I was expecting at all. You know that feeling, when things are shifting around you, and you’re being pushed in a specific direction? Deep down it’s right—what you were meant to do. What you’ve always wanted. And it’s close, soContinue reading “Hit the Ground Running.”
Sonia Nicholson 