It’s Never Easy

Well, it would seem I hit another hitch in the perilous path of self-publishing.Who knew the all-important mega-bookstore chain, Chapters, had two catalogues? One is the online catalogue. The other is the in-store catalogue. Being listed in one does not necessarily mean the book will be listed in the other. And if you’re listed in the online catalogue, but not the in-store catalogue, that means stores cannot purchase your books directly from the distributor. They…

Three Book Signings Confirmed

Join me at Chapters! Saturday, November 10 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Chapters, Barrie, Ontario Saturday, November 17 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Chapters, Owen Sound, Ontario Saturday, November 24 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.Chapters, Guelph, Ontario

Another Book Signing!

If you’re not going to be able to join me at the Owen Sound Chapters on Saturday, November 17, please book your calendar for: Chapters, Stone Road Mall 435 Stone Road Guelph, Ontario 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. I’ll be signing copies of Shadow Song and Recipes of a Dumb Housewife. See you there!

Congratulations to Alix Daubney

I’ve known Alix since she was about seven years old. She and my daughter, Kelly, were friends. Still are. Very good friends. The were competitive, loyal, a buffer for each other through the absurdities and cruelties of elementary and secondary school.Alix is a grown woman now, accomplished, bi-lingual, intelligent, caring and a lovely, gentle soul who often thinks of others over herself. In recent years she endured, with her parents, her father’s debilitating wait for…

Book Signing!

You are all welcome to come join me at: ChaptersHeritage Place1350 – 16th Street EastOwen Sound, Ontario Saturday, November 17, 2007, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. I’ll be signing books and available to answer questions.