…Of A Writer’s Life Ah, living the dream, living the dream…  Yeah, but which one? The dream whose definition is a cherished aspiration or ambition? Or the dream whose definition is a series of thoughts images, sensations occurring when one … Continue reading →

What Writers Can Learn From a High School Dance! Let’s talk prom. Yes, the rite-of-passage high school dance portrayed a million times in a million different ways. Did your school have one? Did you go? Did it look anything like the ones … Continue reading →

Celebrate You! Awards make us feel good. They’re a wonderful source of hard-earned validation. And we’re proud of our accomplishments! But as a writer toiling away in obscurity, awards seem out of reach. How do you feel good about your … Continue reading →

Show Up For Yourself A winter storm swept through Ottawa, turning the streets into a slippery, sodden mess. I had plans to meet a friend; driving would miserable. A half-thought crossed my mind to postpone. We didn’t have to meet that morning. … Continue reading →