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The Apology Act was passed in 2009 to make apologies inadmissible in court. This is a result of Canada’s frequent use of the word “sorry”, so it means that any apologies are merely an expression of sympathy or regret, rather … Continue reading
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Now that HORSING AROUND WITH MURDER is set in the True North, Strong and Crazy, the Alberta Foothills to be precise, I thought it would be fun to post a Canadian Fact of the Day (or, perhaps, week). Here is … Continue reading
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Have you ever considered writing a novel? Most people do, at least one time in their life. I even met a woman who set aside an entire long weekend to do just that. Yeah, right. For me, writing a novel … Continue reading
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We were asked to bring English trifle to a Christmas Eve celebration. While assembling the traditional dessert, I was also helping my husband solve a mammoth crossword puzzle, spouting brilliant answers to clue after esoteric clue. Big mistake. When I … Continue reading
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Did you know that hugs: Can instantly boost oxytocin levels, which heal feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anger. Lift one’s serotonin levels, elevating mood and creating happiness. Strengthen the immune system. The gentle pressure on the sternum stimulates the thymus … Continue reading
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Years ago, when the world was younger and more innocent, my husband and I spent an average of eight hours, eleven minutes, and twenty-two seconds each year trekking through miles of frigid wilderness (okay a tree farm, but it was … Continue reading
Here’s an excerpt from the trail ride scene in HORSING AROUND WITH MURDER. For the record, my heroine, a former hippie who’s on the far side of sixty, is in charge of a dude ranch due to a family emergency. … Continue reading
Romance is a much maligned, often ridiculed genre, dismissed by both men and, sadly, many women. Denigrators claim we romance authors ‘churn out’ our ‘cookie cutter’ books according to a formula (so not true, by the way). Terms applied to … Continue reading
Ever since returning from a winter in Spain, and even while away, I’ve been wrestling with a difficult decision. Here’s the thing. I love writing books … promotion not so much. The good news is that something deep inside me … Continue reading
