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So many of us want to be a writer when we grow up. That was certainly the case for me. As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. Over the last five years, I’ve had the extreme privilege of being able to pursue this dream more or less full-time. But a […]

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When I first heard that every author, especially a debut author with few established readers, needs an “author platform,” I was skeptical. For one thing, what does that term even mean? Good question. According to David Gaughran—who has a gobsmackingly good free course and many excellent free resources—an “author platform” is basically an author’s presence […]

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As the publishing world develops, so do the opportunities for indie authors to innovate and adapt. My latest venture into this dynamic terrain was the creation of the audiobook for A Mercy of Widows using so-called digital voices (also called virtual voices or AI). In this post, I’m sharing the insights gained from this process, […]

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Finalist in Wishing Shelf Book Awards (February 19, 2024) Big news, book lovers! A Mercy of Widows has scored a spot as a Finalist in the 2023 Wishing Shelf Book Awards, and I’m over the moon! So, what’s the big deal? Well, it means that out of about 200 readers reading nearly 300 novels (500 […]

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It’s not every day that a writer hears their work has not only touched readers’ lives but prompted action. Yet, that’s the humbling feedback I’ve been receiving. To add to this honour, A Mercy of Widows was named a Finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards. (Winners will be announced on April 1, 2024. I […]

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Ah, the whimsical world of collective animal nouns, a linguistic tradition that’s as quirky as it is charming! Did you know that these fanciful phrases date back to medieval times? They were initially coined by the gentry as a part of hunting etiquette – a way to distinguish the nobles from the peasantry and avoid […]

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In the quiet confines of her jury room, Heddie, our protagonist, found an unexpected form of therapy in doodling her notes. While some might see it as a mere distraction, for Heddie, it was a crucial method for processing the traumatic experiences unfolding in the courtroom and her life. Each stroke of her pen was […]

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I’m thrilled to announce a series of interactive workshops I’ll be hosting in collaboration with the Arts Society of Kingsville. As a passionate advocate for the art of storytelling, I am eager to share the insights and techniques I’ve gathered over my journey in writing women’s fiction. These workshops are designed not just to hone […]

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I’ve recently been approached about the possibility to attending book club conversations about A Mercy of Widows, and the idea thrills me. I am so curious about reader’s perspectives on my story. I love to hear what parts of the story resonated with readers and which parts fell flat. This kind of feedback helps me …

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