I’m working hard in the pool these days. I’m re-connecting with my body and along the way re-connecting with my mind.
I’m feeling more alert, more enthusiastic and more energized. Of course, I know that there’s a tremendous correlation between the body and the mind. But sometimes one has to ‘get out there’ and ‘do it’, [...]
This past week I met an elderly woman in a small library close to where I’m living. Initially we didn’t speak and then we started making conversation. She looked like the kind of woman, a grandmother, probably a great-grandmother who might be searching for knitting magazines or a Reader’s Digest. A huge cloth book bag dangled from [...]
Sometimes you just have to write. And today I did. And it felt good. After weeks of fussing, reading, thinking, Googling, pondering, charting etc. I finally tackled my new novel. I thought I knew where it was going. I sort-of-do and sort-of-don’t. And I’m learning that’s okay.
All writers have some sort of process and after [...]
Biosphere 2 is an engineering marvel created to better understand how natural environments create habitable conditions for human sustainability. It is located twenty minutes north of Tucson, Arizona.
Picture the largest greenhouse you can imagine. It consists of 6,500 windows and 7,200.000 cubic feet of sealed glass. It is sealed from the earth below by a [...]
Ah yes! The land of red rock, wineries, native art, spectacular hotels, and of course, your choice of readings, tarot card, palm, psychic and crystal. As well you have the opportunity to receive a photo of your Aura, dip into your Past Life and communicate with your Animal Totems.
Fascinating Stuff.
Just outside of town, numerous vortexes can be found. According to seers, these [...]
Last weekend my Saturday unfolded in a very pleasing and harmonious way. A friend and I attended an Intuitive Arts Festival in Victoria, B.C.
The entire day was research for a new YA book. The various topics, booths and workshops ranged from Energy Healing, Chakra Clearing, Meditation, Reike, Laughter Yoga, Feldenkrais, Aromatherapy, Tarot and Magic and [...]
I was pleased to take part in the Emerald City Writers’ Conference hosted by The Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America in Bellevue, Washington (Oct 9-11).
This year’s conference was extra special because it was their 20th anniversary and the various committees worked hard to ensure that 250 writers as well as agents and editors had a worthwhile experience. Congratulations [...]
I was pleased to represent my local chapter (Vancouver Island Chapter of the RWA) at the recent BC Women’s show on October 3rd at the George Pearkes Arena. Our participation this year was organized by Lee McKenzie -Harlequin American Author. Thanks Lee for all of your hard work.
This event was well attended, organized by women for women. [...]
Over the past month I’ve been a part of two on-line critique groups. The purpose is to help writers polish their manuscripts before entering writing contests. This is a time-consuming activity but very enlightening.
What an eye-opener! As I study the submissions and follow the framework for judging, all of the essentials for good writing soar to [...]
I’m researching a new book and allowing myself free rein to dip into the brilliant minds of other authors.
This week I finished ‘Evermore’ by Alyson Noel, the first book in her YA series - ‘The Immortals’. I’m also embracing Harlan Coben’s ‘Promise Me’, and an old classic ‘On Writing Well’ by William Zinsser.
When I’m actively writing [...]