Both within and outside of my club, there have been opportunities to practise what I learned in Toastmasters. Taking what I learned there outside was, as in Marj’s words, “Getting ready for the big game.” A couple of years … Continue reading →
I am a Toastmaster and have been since January 2004. My initiative this month, besides competing in the upcoming club speech contests, is to write more often. Eight times, precisely, for my Level 4 elective project of Pathways. For … Continue reading →
Just over a week ago, I picked up my order of Travelling Light, a collection of my poetry that’s been published in various places from 2002 until this year. From literary publications to denominational magazines and in my own books, … Continue reading →
My garden awaited on return from our holidays and so did my plans for canning and relish making. With a friend, we made dill pickles, bread and butter pickles and I made pickled beets on my own as well as … Continue reading →
Maybe you’re a reader like me or perhaps you like audio books better, to just listen to the story. That’s okay too. Just because it’s summer and some folks have more time to read, I’m sharing two books I’ve read. … Continue reading →
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be part of Author Afternoons. On Saturday, June 29th, from 1:00-3:30 pm, I’ll be at the Waterloo Visitor and Heritage Information Centre on 10 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo. I’ll be giving a workshop … Continue reading →
This Saturday, May 18th, I’ll be at The Living Outdoors in Cambridge with my books, especially my picture books, Harry’s Trees and Les arbres de Harry, illustrated by Maja Wizor. Come and see me there, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring … Continue reading →
I’ve received some amazing reviews, personal notes and kind words about my new book, Piece by Piece, from fellow writers and readers thus far. I am grateful for their sincere and generous comments. My official launch happens this Saturday, … Continue reading →
Please note that I have several book events already set up for Piece by Piece April 13th, at Family Home Health Care Centre in Palmerston ON, from 11 am to 3 pm May 11th, at Tavistock Public Library, … Continue reading →
Having a new book is very exciting. A lot of work goes in to getting it this far, including years of writing, then editing, revision and even more editing. Once the book is about to be released comes the task … Continue reading →
