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Along with UK authors Sharon Booth, Judith Barrow, Jane Cable & David Thorpe,  I recently contributed to a blog post by romantic novelist Emma Bennet about “Lockdown Writing.” From changes in the publishing landscape, to writing habits, motivation, patience,...

I was happy and honoured to be one of four women writers invited to contribute to "3 Goals Every Writer Should Make in the New Year!," an essay my friend, Sweta Vikram, wrote for Brevity Magazine (published January 1, 2021).  Read Sweta's essay here for helpful...

From accountability and an objective opinion to critique and a collaborative partnership to help you achieve your goals, I share some of the benefits of working with a coach to develop your writing career.  Read my guest post for Writers First here.  

I was pleased to chat with Pamela Welling, founder of the North Grenville Writers Circle, as part of a series of local author interviews at North Grenville Public Library celebrating Ontario Public Library Week 2020.  We talked about my latest release, A Wish in Irish...

I was delighted to chat with Zazie Todd, PhD, an author and founder of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, in the October 25, 2020 edition of The Writer's Pet. I talked about my sweet rescue dog, Floppy Ears, the role of animals in my fiction in helping...

Thanks to author Ruby Moone for hosting me on the Romantic Novelists' Association blog to chat about A Wish in Irish Falls including book inspiration, research, the hardest part to write & more. Ruby also asked me to share advice for my younger writing self and...

A guest post for Frost Magazine about finding my "writing voice," that personal quality that makes each author's style unique.   "Although finding my voice was one of the most difficult parts of my writing journey, it was also the most rewarding. And, perhaps most...

I was delighted to chat with British book blogger Julie Morris from A Little Book Problem for her Friday Night Drinks feature.  Over a chilled glass of my favourite pink zinfandel from California’s wine country, Julie and I chatted about my writing and what I’m...

When you wish on a wishing tree, you don’t always get what you want.  If you’re very lucky, you get something even better . . . My next book, A Wish in Irish Falls is out on September 16 and is now available for pre-order here (free with Kindle Unlimited).  Along with...