Jul 2, 2014 | The Writing Life
I was having a hard time.It was the usual writer stuff–a lack of response from editors and agents that resulted in a lack of motivation. Even the silence on this blog was deafening. Were all my readers on vacation?To make matters worse, my 102-year-old house...
Jun 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ever feel like the universe is trying to tell you something? Last winter was the worst my city had experienced in almost 100 years, and this summer is probably going to set a record for rainfall. Some nearby towns and cities have declared a state of emergency, and one...
Jun 25, 2014 | The Writing Life
Ah, the sound of silence. It’s great when I’m writing, but it’s not so great for my writing, if you know what I mean. I used to think rejections were the worst part of being a writer, but now I know that’s not true. Silence is worse....
Jun 23, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Lying underneath my bed is like being in a coffin. There’s only three inches of space between the tip of my nose and the underside of the mattress. To get under there, I have to slide my way in. It’s not comfortable, but I’m planning on spending a...
Jun 18, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
I have a confession to make. I’m not brave. Oh sure, I can talk big and often do–on this blog, to friends, and on social media. Take risks! Push yourself! Move outside your comfort zone! And my personal favourite, “Jump and the net will...
Jun 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello Dear Readers, Sorry for the late post. I had some unexpected drama last night when I discovered my basement was taking on water. Needless to say, it wasn’t the good kind of excitement. I’ve got a pretty good house, but it’s old, so it’s...
Jun 11, 2014 | The Writing Life
All artistic endeavours are disrespected at times, but writers face a special challenge. Almost everyone believes they can write. And they’re correct, up to a point. Most literate homosapiens can, indeed, write. Does that mean they are gifted when it comes to...
Jun 9, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Most people have dreamed of escaping to paradise at one time or another. Maybe it was a wonderful vacation you didn’t want to end, or being unable to cope with another long winter. But could you actually make paradise work for the long haul? Would you find it to...
Jun 4, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
If you’re looking for the post about online shopping, you can find it here. He’s the kind of editor your mother warned you about. When I first inquired about writing for him, plenty of people tried to talk me out of it…He’s tough. He’s...
Jun 2, 2014 | The Life Less Ordinary
Not so long ago, I was the girl with over 170 pairs of shoes. Yes, you read that right. Over 170 pairs of shoes. What was I thinking? Instead of being a source of shame, this in-your-face conspicuous consumption was my trademark, even something to be proud of....
