I’ve recently returned from time away from my desk, usual housework and responsibilities. It’s great to spend time with friends, when you can just sit, chat, rejuvenate your friendships and rejuvenate your mind, body...
There is no disputing the fact that my creativity and productivity are strongly connected to the weather. When the sun shines, so does my spirit. When it is raining, dark and cloudy (like it...
Last week I attended a fascinating panel at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg about self-publishing. McNally’s is terrific for supporting local authors — whether they be self-published or published by large publishing houses. http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com...
The government of Canada is currently conducting consultations prior to amending Canadian Copyright Law. We are all being asked to have our say. Here is mine, which has been sent to the Copyright Consultation...
I’m a joiner. I love networking, meeting people with like minds, mentoring people, being mentored, helping work for a worthy cause, learning new skills and being the best I can be in any endeavour....
I’ve changed directions with my career over the last while. Largely in part because of the failing economy and unfair contracts being offered in the periodical world. So I’ve refocused my attentions to books...
Today is a wonderful day. The sun is shining, and I am reflecting back on the positive energy that was in the room last night as we celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Lord...
I’ve just returned home from a week in the Toronto area. The primary purpose of my trip was to attend the MagNet conference held at 89 Chestnut and spearheaded by Magazines Canada. You do...
I’ve been pre-occupied this past weekend with the District 64 Toastmasters Spring Conference. It was a terrific conference and an opportunity to spend time with positive and focused people. Toastmasters is known for that. Attracting...
Thanks to Lorna Tergesen of Tergesen’s General Store in Gimli for arranging the Author’s Readings last night at the charming and historic Aspire Theatre in Gimli. The tiny theatre used to be a church...
