Here are three podcasts that I follow about writing: This year I also signed up for MasterClass. I’ve been enjoying listening to the writing classes. Can you recommend any podcasts about writing, editing, or grammar? If so, please put them in the comment section below. I have other writing and editing resources listed on the… Continue reading Podcasts
I don’t always write in my office, but having it available for days when I need to hide away from distractions to get my work done. Settling into my office cues my brain to write. Are you creating a writing space? Do you already have an office? Fussy Librarian shared a post called “How to… Continue reading Office Space
Want to write a novel? Don’t want to write alone? Looking for support and accountability? November is National Novel Writing Month. This wasn’t something I knew about when I first dipped my pencil into the writing waters. I was searching for writing challenges and groups and NaNoWriMo, also known as National Novel Writing Month, popped… Continue reading Nobody should write alone all the time.
Margaret Atwood’s books were almost the only novels I read in my twenties. I would go to Chapters Book Store and search for titles by her I hadn’t read. In university, if one of her titles was on the syllabus, I would register. Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author who writes dystopian, speculative, and historical… Continue reading Memories of reading.
Sometimes there are significant locations that inspire stories. The following is an excerpt from Chapter Twenty-One of The Ember Stone, which is book one in The Ember Files: “ . . . he pushes the ABS pipe cap. It doesn’t move. Our whole plan is shot if that cap has been screwed on. Griffin brushes… Continue reading Location
When I was trying to decide what to post for A-to-Z letter K, I came across notes on sharing reflections. The idea was to share positive reflections about the writing journey, learned knowledge, and how it changed me. So, here we are. When I reflect on my writing path, what stands out the most to… Continue reading Knowledge
Here are some interesting articles that I enjoyed and/or found useful: I wrote this post for letter J of the 2025 A-to-Z blog challenge.
Let’s talk about real-life inspirations: people, places, events . . . For my Ember Files series, I had two physical locations that featured in the narrative. I based Kori Ember’s childhood home, with all its secret tunnels, on a bachelorette apartment I lived in twenty years ago. It was an old house sectioned into single… Continue reading Inspiring this author
I’ve loved reading for as long as I can remember. My habit of reading isn’t going away, but the patterns and routines around it have changed. I spent hours roaming the bookstore, coffee in hand, combing the shelves, searching for my next favourite read. As full-time work, a husband, dogs, and children became part of… Continue reading Habits of a reader: how do you pick your next novel?
Things that I am thankful for as a writer: The blank page:What?Why?The possibilities are endless. I start each day with fresh and new. I can create what I want every day, from worlds to characters, creatures, adventures, and so on. Love of books:“Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we… Continue reading Gratitude
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 