Success in spite of stress
What a week it has been. Proctor for the MCC last Thursday, the hot water hose on my washing machine split on Friday, spraying water …
Nearly Ready
I have a big submission coming up and have been quite preoccupied with editing, revising and generally getting it as close to “perfect” as possible. …
Post Conference Energy
Was that a week ago I last wrote?? Just shows how much fun I’ve been having. Once again, the Surrey International Writers Conference was an …
Writing’s in the Air
Ooo, there’s a buzz in the city today.… Master Classes are already underway at the Surrey International Writers’ Conference, and tomorrow is the official opening. …
Celebration time!
The mail just arrived. I sent out a query to JABberwocky Literary Agency on October 8th and today I received a reply. Eddie Schneider wants …
Family and Friends. Oh, and POV.
How’d so much time go by between posts? Oh yeah, I know. I worked on Friday, the overnight retreat at the school happened, I began …
Making Reader Connections
Elizabeth Lyon, (an independent editor and writing instructor with whom I’ve worked many times at the Surrey International Writers’ Conference), said that it’s important to …
Focus
I need a gear shift in my head. Or, I know! a few switches. I envision a switchboard like telephone operators used in the olden …
A Tiny Little World
I spent all afternoon as a Standardized Patient for the BCIT School of Nursing… a very emotional role and I’m spent. BUT! I chatted at …
ICK!!!
I am SO glad I don’t have to do that every day. I mean driving to and from UBC. Once in awhile is fine, but …