October 15, 2026 “It’s a beautiful day,” Lacey said. Brandon nodded. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” “Have you read Anne of Green Gables?” Trish asked him. He shook his head. “No, but I’ve seen the movies and read that quote on social media every day for the last… Continue reading My Book Blast Basket Overflows! (80+ Books, One Day Only)
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Reflecting on Operation Yellow Ribbon
Operation Yellow Ribbon: when Canada welcomed thousands of stranded passengers after the terror attack on the US on September 11 September 16, 2026 Today, this newsletter is going to be a bit different than most. It’s a journal style article that I wrote last Friday as I pondered the significance of that day in 2001… Continue reading Reflecting on Operation Yellow Ribbon
Vacation and a Video I Found
Vacation is here! August at our house means vacation. It’s the month when my husband is finally allowed to take a few weeks’ break from routine before the new school year starts. Well, his routine changes, and mine tries to run as normal around his, except for any special activities we might have planned. So… Continue reading Vacation and a Video I Found
July 2026: Veggies and Books
July 16, 2026 How is your July going? Here at our house (and many other houses that work on the school year calendar), July marks the beginning of summer. My husband’s schedule shifts for summer clean up at the school where he works, and we know that his vacation days are just around the corner… Continue reading July 2026: Veggies and Books
June 2026: Summer reading
Did you participate in any library reading programs when you were a kid? I did. I also helped my class set goals and earn a pizza party through a reading program in my early years as a teacher. (It was the Book it! Program for those who are familiar with that.) Incentivized reading programs are… Continue reading June 2026: Summer reading
Save 30% @ Kobo
Hi, everyone. I’m just popping into your inbox to let you know about a Kobo book promotion that includes four of my books! That’s two books for Annilee: And two books for Leenie Brown (my other pen name): Please note that this sale runs from May 22 to June 1, and is only available in… Continue reading Save 30% @ Kobo
Happy May Long Weekend 2026!
May 15, 2026 This weekend is a long weekend here in Canada because Monday is Victoria Day. It’s also known as May 2-4 weekend because Queen Victoria’s birthday was May 24. And on Victoria Day, we remember Queen Victoria, during whose reign, Canada became confederated and was granted responsible government. What is responsible government? Well,… Continue reading Happy May Long Weekend 2026!
A Library Sale and an Author Update
Where has April gone? Wow, has it been busy and fast moving! There’s been a lot going on in my personal life, but before I give you a short update on that, let me tell you about a library sale that’s going on until the end of the month. Overdrive, an eBook library catalogue and… Continue reading A Library Sale and an Author Update
Victoria Park in Truro – A Spark of Story Inspiration
I love a stroll along a trail in a park. I love finding spots along that trail to take snapshots of the experience. And I love letting my mind wander while I walk and later as I remember the walk. Sometimes those walks become part of the inspiration for a scene in a story. Or… Continue reading Victoria Park in Truro – A Spark of Story Inspiration
