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The Friday List

Okay, out with it. Have a good laugh. What? Nothing out there to make your eyes sparkle and your insides vibrate you say? Umm, maybe you’re not looking hard enough. They say laughter is the best...

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Making Progress and Growing Tulips

Awhile back I mentioned that I was through with the book edits. That was true…Sort of. Once the editing was completed it went for proofreading. From there the proofreader had a few tiny suggestions....

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What’s Past is Present

The distinction between the past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.~~Albert Einstein I love the way the past and present can sometimes collide into one, when years dissipate...

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I Feel Like a Winner!

Some days I feel like a winner. I just bet you do too! A few months back Hubby and I bought some tickets on a new vehicle.  The tickets were being sold by the Shriners and they do a lot of good work...

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What’s the Book About?

One of the toughest questions for any author to answer is , “What’ your book about?” Whenever that question gets asked we struggle to sum up our writing in a few words. Don’t ask me why. We’re used to...

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MIA

Just in case any of you are wondering, I haven’t gone any place. I’m just having some computer issues and it’s making my life most challenging these days. I’m hoping to set up a time to take my...

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The Power of Harmony—Book Launch

Last Saturday we headed off to Wolfville in the beautiful Annapolis Valley to attend the book launch for my good friend, and writing pal, Jan Coates’ new book, “The Power of Harmony.” Okay, so the...

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WordPress, Wayne Dyer, Summer, Book Releases, and Grandchildren

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. ~~Oprah Winfrey Funny how time slips away from us as we watch the seasons come and go. Time slowly unravels–a little...

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Why Do You Write?

The question as to why I write comes up from time to time in conversation. People want to know why? Why writing? For me, it’s not an easy question to answer. It’s kind of like asking why someone...

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Hello Feedly

Over the weekend I did a final proofing of my book and it’ll soon be going off to the printer! Exciting, it is, to see your hard work come to fruition, to hold that book in your hands for the first...

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I Just Can’t Like You Anymore

Lately, I’ve been having a lot of problems liking people, which is new for me since I generally get along well with others. Here’s the scoop. I’ll start with Facebook. I love Facebook, don’t get me...

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Enjoying a Bit of Summer

Having a great time with Miss Charlotte, as you can see, and have been taking a bit of a break from social media these days.  But I haven’t forgotten my blogging friends. I’ll be around to check up on...

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Let the Excitement Begin

A friend recently asked if I was excited. She was of course speaking about the upcoming release of my new book and I knew immediately what she was referring to. Not that I’m physic or anything, it just...

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The Full Cover

Here’s the full cover of “Flying with a Broken Wing.”  The book is ready to send to the printer. Yippee! I’m quite excited about it and trying not to be too obnoxious in my excitedness (Is that even a...

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JoAnn Yhard on Writing a Sequel

It’s my pleasure to welcome Nova Scotia, author, JoAnn Yhard to my blog. JoAnn is the author of “The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines,” as well as “Lost on Brier Island.” Her latest book, “Buried Secrets...

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Time Flies

Do you ever wish you could stretch time out or at least stop it for a few days to catch up on some things? I’m in awe of how quickly the summer is going. Although I suspect it goes quickly for...

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Yes, We Have a Winner!

The winner of the book, “Buried Secrets at Louisbourg,” by JoAnn Yhard is Betty McEachern of Nova Scotia. Thanks to all of who entered in the fun. You might still want to grab of copy of JoAnn’s book...

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Word of Mouth

We hear time and again that what sells books is word of mouth. We only have to look at some of the recent runaway success stories to see that it’s a pretty accurate statement. When someone we know...

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A First Review

A first review of “Flying with A Broken Wing,” is in Atlantic Books Today. Here’s the link if you’d like to check it out. My book is on Pg 18. A pleasant surprise for me, but can you imagine how...

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When a New Baby Arrives

I can honestly say there’s nothing quite like bringing your new baby home. The feeling is as awesome at 52 as it was at 20. A year ago in April, I made an announcement on my blog that I was expecting a...

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