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Reading (and Writing) for Hope, Comfort & Happy Ever After: Guest post for Women Writers, Women’s Books
I was delighted to be invited to write a guest piece for Women Writers, Women's Books about the importance of ‘comfort reading’ and why, especially at this time of global pandemic, books with happy endings are more essential than ever. Read my piece here.
Author Q&A: Chatting with Anita Kushwaha about ‘The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls,’ favourite authors, lockdown life & more
I was delighted to be interviewed by author friend Anita Kushwaha about my most recent release, The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls, authors who have inspired me, my life in lockdown owing to Covid-19 and more. Read my 'Author Q&A' with Anita here.
Penguin Verlag buys German rights to The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls
I'm delighted and honoured that Penguin Verlag has acquired German rights to The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls and will publish this book in German translation (release date to be confirmed). I'm happy to share this new story with German readers and will post the German...
Celebrating Women’s History Month & ‘Women who have gone before’: Guest post on Mel Greenberg’s ‘Notes from the Nest’
To mark women’s history month (celebrated in March in the United States, UK & Australia), I’m this month’s featured author on my friend Mel Greenberg’s ‘Notes from the Nest’ blog. I’ve written a personal piece about what ‘women who have gone before’ mean in my own...
Paperback of The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls releases April 12, 2020 & now available for pre-order
The paperback edition of The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls releases on April 12, 2020. Pre-order it now: Amazon US / Amazon Canada / Amazon UK / Barnes & Noble Library orders If you’ve suggested that your library purchase a copy of The Wishing Tree in Irish...
Meet me at the Local Author Showcase, North Grenville Public Library, February 29, 2020
Meet me and other local authors at this free reader-author event at North Grenville Public Library in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada on February 29, 2020 (between 1-4 p.m.) I'm giving a reading from my most recent release, THE WISHING TREE IN IRISH FALLS, taking part in...
Talking about life & writing on Arabella’s Blog and Chit-Chat
I chatted with British romance author Arabella Sheen on Arabella's Blog and Chit-Chat about The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls (including my favourite character), how I write, where I like to read, slippers and more. Read the post here.
Chatting with author Maggie Blackbird about my writing life & ‘The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls’
I was pleased to chat with my author friend Maggie Blackbird about The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls including my favourite scene, the characters, book research, why I write small-town, feel-good fiction and more. The interview also includes an exclusive book excerpt. ...
Interview with author Susan B. James about ‘The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls’
I was pleased to be interviewed by author Susan B. James about The Wishing Tree in Irish Falls. We also chatted about my favourite writers, hobbies, exciting moments in my writing career and more. I shared tips for new writers too. Read the interview here.
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