About

I am a middle grade teacher and mother of three pursuing my dream of writing fiction, at long last. Currently, I’m writing a middle grade animal fantasy novel, and working up the courage to write for adults. I enjoy reading, gardening, camping, kayaking, yoga, food (cooking and eating) and running (mostly so I can eat!). I promise to make an honest attempt at honing my craft by putting words here on a regular basis as long as you promise to read them. Honestly, I plan to write them whether you read them or not (but I’d really rather you’d read them).

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June 18, 2020 at 2:54 pm

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Back in Shape

The cumulative stress of a year plus of unprecedented insecurity and constant change, coupled with this weird new anxiety, compelled me to seek professional help. My counsellor told me that along with movement, mastery and mindfulness- things I was careful to engage in the last year-meaningful connection is essential for good mental health. How does a natural introvert leave the safety and security of Zoom meetings and quiet evenings at home and resume the face-to-face connections so vital for their health?
Slowly. Thoughtfully. And with a great deal of deal of self-kindness.

(Re)Ignition

How do I reignite my creative fire?

Marathon Endeavours

I do it because I have no other choice.

New Year, New Tools

Just as Bilbo and Samwise required supplies to get them through Mordor, to help me in my journey through 2021, I’ve sought some tools to help me.

New Year, New Words

I ditched making actual resolutions a few years ago- they were mostly making me feel like a failure- and for the past few years what I’ve done instead is choose a word (or words; I run on the verbose side) to guide my year.

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

To inspire your celebrations, I’ve compiled a list of the ways writers I know commemorate big and small achievements in great and quirky ways (we are writers, after all- we’re a nutty bunch).

I Am Not My To-Do List

If no one ever reads what I write- read, if what I’m writing is never published- what the hell is the point, anyway?

Given everything this year has thrown my way, why did I think now was the right time to pledge to write 50,000? Wouldn’t it be better for everyone if I let 2020 take the win? Hell no!

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Faith, Trust and Slug Slime

This week, the friends embark on a grand experiment, much like we are as many places around the world ease pandemic restrictions. Change is scary, but just follow that wise slug Ario’s advice, and “Have faith, bro.” Everything will work out, if we take things as they come and work hard for equality, like our… Continue reading Faith, Trust and Slug Slime