I get it. It's Christmas, and the shopping list is massive. The days are speeding along, lost in a mess of wrapping paper and tinsel and...

Writing is a funny thing. And writer's doubt is a real part of that. What is that, you may ask? Well, it's - not surprisingly - exactly...

You've seen them on social media, in Facebook groups or #bookstagram, with their piles of books, proudly posting, "My top 10 reads of the...

Here it is, the official cover reveal of To Air the Laundry! The incredible artwork continues on the back, and was done by my so very...

I am moving towards completion of The Girl with the Empty Suitcase. That's right, the end is in sight! I just was talking to a potential...

Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. —Vera Nazarian In last week's book review for...

Happy Canada Day! Not only is today a celebration of the day we officially became a country, but it is Canada's 150th birthday! To say...

So, I have come to the realization that I have a bit of an obsessive personality. I get really, really "into" different things. When I...

Happy Mothers' Day! I am fortunate enough to not only have my own mother (don't you love the above picture of us together at my...

Albert Einstein once said, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Earth Day is an annual, international...

I finally read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green a bit ago. (Click on the title to see the goodreads page associated with this book.)...

I am one of those people who makes lists in advance of everything. Before I go on vacation, those lists include which books I am...

Earlier this year, I read Nancy Richler's Imposter Bride. (See the goodreads page here.) Canadian writing in tone is rather distinct, if...

I have mixed feelings about April Fool's Day. I like a good prank as much as the next person, but as a teacher, I am so happy when I see...

I am going to start this week's review with a few disclaimers: 1. As you probably know, I am a high school English teacher. 2. I am also...

According to the calendar, it is officially the first day of spring! According to the weather... well, I live in Canada. Though it isn't...