Writing
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The Journey of Women’s Suffrage in Canada
Women’s suffrage in Canada didn’t happen in one fell swoop. It began in 1870 and gradually achieved province by province, while federal voting rights were granted in 1918. Manitoba, the first province to grant women the right to vote and stand for office in 1916, was followed by Saskatchewan and Alberta, and Quebec was the… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery
Published in 2022, by Mira Books and made into an audiobook by Harlequin Audio narrated by Tanya Eby, whose storytelling skills are ideal for Mallery’s characters: Bree Larton, Mikki Bartholomew, and Ashley Burton, making it a great listening experience about three women confronting genuine relationship challenges, the ups and downs of life, which isn’t easy Continue reading
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Empowering Quotes to Boost Your Self-Worth
In today’s hectic world, where mental health is on the rise, everyone needs to know they are enough. To that effect, here are uplifting sayings to help us all remind ourselves:– I am the best– I can do anything I set my mind to– My future is full of endless possibilities– I am getting better Continue reading
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Book Review Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter
Published in 2021 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Hunter’s book is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library or through the Libby App. Jessica Holtan narrates the audiobook. The narration is lackluster, and the characters’ voices come across as forced rather than natural. Therefore, in this instance, Continue reading
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Book Review: Overheard Unspoken #2, by Maya Banks
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Tattooed Memories for Christmas
Broken and drowning in sorrow is nothing new for Calliope Griffith, yet she’s determined to accomplish the mission entrusted to her. It’s the reason that this Holiday Season sees her following the hottest rock band around like a crazy fan girl. Tormented by the decisions she made and the lives she ruined, Hayley struggles with Continue reading
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Book Review: Understood Unspoken #1, by Maya Banks
First published in 2006 by Samhain Publishing, Banks’ novella Understood became available in audiobook format in 2013 by Blackstone Publishing. The audiobook is narrated by Elizabeth Livingston in smooth tones to match the female protagonist’s state of mind and switching to an infuriating, protective one for the male character. Continue reading
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Book Review: The Book Shop on the Corner Kirrinfief #1, by Jenny Colgan
“Every day with a book is slightly better than one without, and I wish you nothing but the happiest of days.” Continue reading
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Book Review: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club is the first book in his series of septuagenarian sleuths. It’s a 2020 Penguin House Publication available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library or through the Libby App. Fiona Shaw brilliantly narrates the audiobook. Continue reading
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News
As promised, I would update you when I heard back about my submission to the anthology, Holiday Spirit, published by https://dragonsoulpress.com My short story, Tattooed Memories for Christmas, was accepted into the collection and will be released on December 20th, 2025. Pre-Order your copy today https://dragonsoulpress.com/dsp-books/ Continue reading
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