Opportunity does not always knock
My folks had a strange rule when I was being brought up: I was taught that it was rude to ask for things. Now, I’m …
10 Things I Can See From Here
1. My vinyl collection, including the soundtrack from Reflections on Crooked Walking, by Ann Mortifee. 2. Two dragons. 3. A wind-up duck. 4. My new …
Throwing it Out to the Universe
So, I’m pretty sure I have mentioned this in an off-hand way, but I find I am very excited about the idea, and have actually …
Tossing Ideas Around
I am on break at work and sitting with my friend Iveta chatting about our various projects. She is studying to be a commercial pilot, …
I Found the Problem — Facepalm
For months I have been trying to figure out what was wrong with a particular story of mine. This story received Honourable Mention in Writers …
Baby, It’s Not as Bad as Other Songs
Baby It’s Cold Outside versus Several Other Songs It’s the time of year when folks discuss the coercive nature of the Winter song, Baby It’s Cold …
Bistro Thank you concert
A huge shout-out to all the wonderful performers who participated in the Thank You concert for Helen and Rainer Daniels at the Port Moody Legion …
Left-hand turns
Have you ever noticed that when you’re approaching an intersection and someone from your right is turning left into the road you’re on, they often …
So far, so good
The new strategy is working well so far. I did lots of brain work last week, just writing notes and thinking. I am finally nailing …
Book 3
I have spent the last few days researching how to approach writing a sequel or a trilogy. This book has been such a challenge I …