That’s the question I got from my editor (though not exactly stated in that fashion) about a couple of items related to schooling that appear in Don’t Tell My Best Friend I Love Her. So, today, I’m going to clarify those things and add one more of my own. But just before I get to… Continue reading Is it a Nova Scotia thing?
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End of Year Book Savings and a New Book Coming Soon
Happy Monday. It’s a snowy one here in Nova Scotia. But the sun is currently shining (though I do see a few clouds in the distance) so these moments of brightness are lovely while they last. The reason I selected to write this update to you today is to let you know about the End… Continue reading End of Year Book Savings and a New Book Coming Soon
There’s a bit of Hatfield Falls in the Tearoom today
because I’ve got a new book coming soon! (and a limited time freebie) Today, I want to share a link to the Sigh-worthy Romance Tearoom with you. If you don’t know what the Sigh-worthy Romance Tearoom is, it is a Substack hosted newsletter/blog that I and two of my writing friends run. It consists mainly… Continue reading There’s a bit of Hatfield Falls in the Tearoom today
Get excited: The end is near! (and a Kobo Promo)
an author and her books update November 10, 2025 It’s November, and the Cozy Season is upon us! (The Cozy Season in my life begins when the clocks roll back an hour as they did a week ago Sunday.) Time to snuggle up with a story and a warm beverage while a fire crackles on… Continue reading Get excited: The end is near! (and a Kobo Promo)
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Today, I’m doing some summer dreaming as the sun glistens off the snow and the heat pump hums as it battles to keep the house warm against the decidedly frigid outdoor temperatures. It’s February in Nova Scotia. The time of year when cold temps, snow, winter storms (we have a warning about one of those… Continue reading Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens
Yum, Timbits
Have you ever had a Timbit? It’s a little round donut – what I’d call a donut hole. They are sold by Tim Hortons, a very popular donut shop chain here in Nova Scotia. There are at least three shops that I can drive to from my house in five minutes or less. They are… Continue reading Yum, Timbits
The Hatfield Fall Christian Church Layout
We’ve been to church a few times in this series already, and I expect we’ll be going back many times. That’s why I thought it would be good to do a quick sketch of how I picture the church in Hatfield Falls to be laid out. BTW, do you say foy-yay or foy-yer for “foyer”?… Continue reading The Hatfield Fall Christian Church Layout
The Hatfield Falls Library Layout
Edmund Bennet wrapped his hand firmly around the door handle, then, drawing in a deep breath and holding it to tamp down the touch of anxiety fluttering along his nerves, he slowly and silently pulled open the door that separated the back rooms of the library from the public areas. He had always been good… Continue reading The Hatfield Falls Library Layout
The Get It Done Club
Don’t Tell Anyone I Read Romance has a lot of scenes set at the Hatfield Falls Library. Here’s an excerpt from one of those scenes from chapter 1 and an image (above) that I created to go with it. …“Can I help with any of your work?” Josh offered. He was a good kid in… Continue reading The Get It Done Club
Annapolis Royal Historical Gardens
Have you ever paid an entry fee and later wondered if it was worth it? That happened to me this summer. One of the two day-trips my husband and I took in late August, we went to Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens. I’ve wanted to visit it for some time. So, we parked. Looked at the… Continue reading Annapolis Royal Historical Gardens