When I chose ‘hope’ as ‘my word’ for 2023, I had no idea how relevant it would be. However, I also didn’t anticipate the challenges of living my life with hope throughout a succession of difficult months. On X (formerly Twitter) recently, another author asked...
After being hit hard with Covid in June, some symptoms lingered throughout the summer. And with “brain fog” and almost continuous migraines, I wasn’t able to read much—or remember what I’d read (or heard when listening to audiobooks) from one moment to the next. While...
October is Canadian Library Month, a time to celebrate the role libraries play in our lives and communities. I’ve had a library card since childhood, and whenever I move to a new place, the local library is one of the first places I visit. While I have a library card...
Welcome back to my blog! After a summer break, I’m returning to posting twice a month about my life, family and writing. I hope you had a good few months and, if you’re in the northern hemisphere like me, summer sun, fun and R&R. One of the best parts of my author...
After a tough first half of 2023, I’m looking forward with hope (my word of the year) to what the next six months will bring. As part of a mid-year reset, I’m taking July and August to recharge, regroup and refocus. I plan to spend most of my time at our new holiday...
