Have you ever noticed that the more you start focusing on the good things that happen in your life, the less you notice the bad? Or the more you start complaining about things, the less you’re able to see the positive things? I have. It’s so easy to become...
It’s the last day of the year and I’m doing my annual soul searching and journal writing – and I thought I’d share my thoughts with you. I’m not one for making New Years Resolutions. I find I break them too quickly because they...
Have you ever thought about how often you say these two words in a single day? If you’re Canadian, like me, you probably don’t realize just how often you end up apologizing – for the littlest of things. This morning, my daughter needed some extra...
I did something I haven’t done since I started writing. I went on a week vacation without my laptop. (insert gasp) My husband and I took a week along the California coast to celebrate our 20th anniversary, starting in San Francisco and ending for some fun time...
As a writer, one of my goals is to write with real emotion. It’s not always easy. It is always scary. I can guarantee it’s going to hurt. But it will always be worth it. Last night I submitted a revised copy of The Forgotten Ones to my editor. This...
The past year has been a very difficult one for me and my family. I wish I could say that I clung fast to my faith throughout the past twelve months. I wish I could tell you that God was my shelter and my fortress, that I remained lifted in my heart and spirit because...
