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Alone time
Like most writers, I'm an introvert. Although I can extrovert when I have to (at conferences and reader events, for example), I'm happiest living inside my head and need frequent alone time, preferably at home, to recharge before facing the world again. As I write...
Meet me at the diner: Susanna Bavin author of “The Deserter’s Daughter”
In this occasional series on my blog, I'm chatting with my friend Susanna Bavin, whose debut novel, The Deserter's Daughter, was published on June 22nd. Susanna and I are both members of the Romantic Novelists' Association (RNA) in the UK. We met via Twitter and...
The women in my life
One of the reasons I write romantic women's fiction is because in addition to the central (and sometimes secondary) romance(s), readers find stories of hope and healing that explore aspects of women's lives—not only a loving partnership but personal growth through...
Life lessons from a dog
When I was living a life that didn't fit me, I thought about the one that would. The life I then imagined was bracketed by what I called "the three p’s" – porch, pooch and pickup truck. All three represented a more authentic way of living that was better aligned with...
Ice cream season is here!
As you may know, I like ice cream. Although I've indulged even when wearing my parka, it's summer when ice cream comes into its own as my treat of choice. Ice cream features in my two "summer" books. Strawberry Sensation has special memories for the hero and heroine...
An award nomination & visiting London with Catherine’s Cultural Wednesdays
As some of you know, my first book, The Cottage at Firefly Lake, has been shortlisted for The Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) Joan Hessayon Award for 2017. All the nominees (see the full list here and discover their wonderful books) will gather for the award...
Meet me at the diner: Kate Field author of “The Magic of Ramblings”
In the second of this occasional series on my blog, I'm chatting with my friend Kate Field whose first book, The Magic of Ramblings, was published in September 2016 by Accent Press. Like me, Kate is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) in the UK. She...
Thank you to my readers…and a giveaway to celebrate kindness
It's been a little over two months since The Cottage at Firefly Lake was published. In that time, many of you have taken my story into your lives and hearts. Thank you for buying my book and asking for it in stores. Thank you for asking your local library to order it....
Hitting the “pause” button
For the past few years and, much like the dogs in one of my favourite early childhood stories, my life has been on "fast forward." Between moving from England to Canada, launching my career as a published author, managing several family estates, and becoming the...
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