What do a hammam, volunteers delivering end of day food to shelters and an urban planning consultancy all have in common? Lourdes Juan. That’s right, this one woman is either the owner or founder of each of these organizations. Named one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40, I had to get Lourdes onto the podcast. […]
I’m not a crazy fast reader. I read probably at the same speed that you would read aloud, which is why I maintain that I go through so few books a year. I admire those who plough through fifty or more books in a year, but I self-recognize… that ain’t me. So, when I think […]
Losing your writing mojo? It happens. Boy, does it ever happen. You’re on a roll, you’re loving what you’re working on, then BAM! Gone. Or, perhaps it’s a slower, more slippery slope where you start second guessing yourself and every word you’ve ever typed on the page. Been there, done that. Perhaps what you need […]
Hi baby, Okay… I think you’re running out of room. In some ways, I think my belly could do with growing a little bit more, because you are wriggling and squirming and it’s getting uncomfortable! You especially like to do this when I’m tired! This week I was on a training course, and you had […]
Hey baby, What a week. I actually had a super productive week at work, but a pretty horrific weekend. Let’s just say that Mommy’s personal life is hanging by a thread at the moment, but luckily I have you to focus me and remind me of what’s most important. On a positive note, your cousin […]
I’m biased, I get that, but I attended a fabulous workshop by the Alberta Romance Writers Association in August. There were four speakers: Jessica Jackson, Diana Cranstoun, Sarah Kades and Mahrie Glab Reid. Rather than try and sum up a three hour session, I thought I’d just share my key a-ha moments. Ladies – forgive me! I can’t remember who said what, but […]
As a writer, there comes a point where you want to “get away from it all”. You need some inspiration beyond the four walls of your home. If you Google ‘Writers’ Retreat’ you will find approximately 3.06 million options. How in the heck can you possibly decide from 3.06 million options? There are some key […]
You’ll have to excuse my brief hiatus from writing, but someone – yes, me – went skiing, hit their head on packed snow and ended up with a mild concussion. Computer screens, television, reading, basically everything I enjoy doing was out of the question for quite a few days. I did sneak in an audiobook […]
If you haven’t yet seen this video, please take a couple of minutes to watch it now. It shows the change in the life of Lakeisha Shurn (@lovethyself365) who commits to go to the gym for 100 days straight. Now, let’s just think about that for a second. 100 days. In a row. Regardless of […]