My beloved Mayne Island (B.C., Canada)

My beloved Mayne Island (B.C., Canada)

Friends, relatives, acquaintances, and fellow writers! If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting our beloved cabin on Mayne Island in B.C., Canada, or anticipate doing so some day, there’s something I’d like to ask of you. Please check out this...
Nominated for a national award!

Nominated for a national award!

I’m humbled and honored, and doing a little happy-dance! 😊 It’s official as of today that my young-adult novel Stowaway is one of ten in Canada nominated for a Red Maple 2020 fiction award. I’m also tickled that this is my third nomination (for...
Writers’ Retreat

Writers’ Retreat

This past weekend I was honored to host the fifth annual CWILL-BC writers’ retreat on Mayne Island, British Columbia — for members of the Children’s Writers and Illustrators of B.C. Instructor Ellen Schwartz was highly popular and did a wonderful...
Launching my new novel Stowaway

Launching my new novel Stowaway

This past Sunday was the first launch of my new young adult novel Stowaway, because it is only just off the press. I held the launch near my summer hideaway on Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada (which also happens to be the island where the story is set!). Some...
Sneak peek: My new young-adult adventure novel

Sneak peek: My new young-adult adventure novel

Stowaway won’t be out till August, but you can already pre-order it on Amazon or Chapters, or at any bookstore. And today I’m offering a peek view of (drum roll….) my next young-adult adventure novel! SUMMARY: People-smuggling is a very current topic...