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
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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
Strike or Strike Out?
If I go to the bowling alley around the corner and down the street from my house to partake in a game, I would be playing candlepin bowling. When I helped the Student Activities Counsel organize bowling activities for our high school kids at the Christian school where I taught, the bowling that the kids… Continue reading Strike or Strike Out?
Let’s go on a bowling date
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s the perfect day to read a romance! I’ve got one that is on sale everywhere this month and two that are included in a Buy One, Get One promotion at Kobo (which I already told you about, but wanted to remind you of). Today also seems like the perfect time to… Continue reading Let’s go on a bowling date
What a Surprise!
ElevenReader Changes: I got a surprise when I went to upload one of my other pen name’s (Leenie Brown) books to ElevenReader a couple of weeks ago. The normal option to offer the book for free and get paid $1.10 per qualified listen (11 minutes) was gone. In it’s place was the option to offer… Continue reading What a Surprise!
Fred and Esther’s Story is Here!
Hi. I’m just popping in with a quick message today to let you know that Fred and Esther’s story (Don’t Tell My Best Friend I Love Her) is now available everywhere! That means you can get this friend to more romance at your favourite eBook retailer, request it at your library, read it with your… Continue reading Fred and Esther’s Story is Here!