Journal
Browse here for posts related to all aspects of my writing life including
events, news, travel, research, mythology, and musings.
Reading from To Sleep with Stones
Launching a new book is thrilling. One of the things I enjoy most is reading from my books. It's one thing to read aloud in front of the computer; it's quite another to feel the energy of a live audience. Thanks everyone who came and made this moment so special. At...
Book Launch & Celebration Day
Today I am celebrating the launch of two books in the Hollystone Mysteries series: To Charm a Killer and To Sleep with Stones. Where: Gallery Bistro in Port Moody, BC When: 2:30-4:30pm If you're about exploring this beautiful day, drop in any time. If you can't make...
Just Listen
The last eight weeks, I've been engaged as a volunteer in a wonderful sleep clinic--testing out various videos, audio tracks, and techniques. Over the years, I'd created a hostile relationship with Sleep. We were enemies, engaged in a battle that I was losing. There...
goddesses among us
Driftwood and BC artists embrace in the sands of time. In this article, Debra Bernier, a Canadian artist from Victoria, reveals goddesses among us. Her work is extraordinary...divinely-inspired. To see more click the link. via 10+ Stunning Driftwood Sculptures...
Spring at Buntzen Lake
This morning I wandered at Buntzen Lake. I had not been there all winter as it's a higher elevation and gets more snow. Actually, while I was wandering, the sun peaked out, and later hail came down in small white chunks. The main trail around the lake beside the dog...
Learn from the Screenwriters
This is a great article on how watching shows on Netflix can make you a better novelist. I totally agree with Andrew Lowe, not just for everything mentioned here, but for genre, history, and hooks. When you can't turn it off because you just have to know what happens...
