My books are already available at this site’s online store. So is Gracefully and Frankly podcast merchandise. Now, I’m adding lamps from Lisa’s Pieces. And coming soon, Bracelets by Carol.
…Store Update with Lighting and More to Come Read More »
It’s a well known fact that my husband loves bacon. Over the years he’s been given everything from bacon-flavoured lip balm to bacon-scented air fresheners.
…Seeking Seriously Crispy Bacon Read More »
“Tell me the secret to writing a book?” “Um, well, you sit down and write a book.”
…A Budding Novelist’s Update Read More »
I was in Little Beach Shop here in Port Stanley one day last fall, poking around. Ann, the proprietor, had a sign for sale that looked familiar.
…Sometimes, Life Gives You a Sign Read More »
Last summer, I grew only cherry tomatoes and flowers. We got more tomatoes than the year before, but then I went to see my friend Lianne. Her cherry tomatoes made mine look pathetic!
…The Long Weekend Planting Fiesta Read More »
Marketing is difficult. Marketing oneself is a real challenge.
…Tooting My Own Horn for Want of a Tooter Read More »
Here’s another reason why I have no interest in living in the 51st state. We Canadians can still afford eggs.
…A Piece of the (Colourfully Painted) Rock Read More »
I feel bad that I’ve been telling people self-publishing is easy. It’s certainly doable but it’s more difficult than it used to be. And if you’ve ever thought about doing it, I’m going to share some of the realities with you today.
…Want to Self-Publish a Book? Read This First! Read More »
Thanks to my pal Carolyn, I found myself at a mosaic lamp class on the weekend. These instructional ‘masterclasses’ to make Turkish-style lamps are very trendy and held in cities all over the country. I’ve done a mosaic pattern on a table in the past. But tables are flat and easy to manage. Gluing tiles to round glass? That’s a different animal.
…Delightful Turkish Lamp Class Read More »
I’m deep in the throes of imposter syndrome. I know novelists who make their living from the sales of their books, so who am I to write one?
…Judge My Book by Its Cover Read More »
Does anyone else have the haunting strains of Zager and Evans’ only hit song in their head? 2025 is 500 years away from In the Year 2525, which went to #1 in 1969. But it can’t help but come to mind for those of us raised on pop music. This particular song was pretty dark so it cut through alongside peppy tunes of its time like Sugar, Sugar and I Can’t Get Next To You. (For a refresher, the video is at the end of this post.)
…2025 Greetings and News Read More »
I didn’t misspell the insect. It’s also not about the game. It’s a fun little machine that I’m getting to know.
…A Cricut Infestation in my House Read More »