Nov 10
A vow broken. Intention abandoned. True love always requires sacrifice… Widowed a second time, Margaret Sweeney battles ghosts from her past, and immediate threats to her future, as she struggles to rebuild her life from the ashes of yet another devastating loss in this emotional and heartfelt third book of the Dear One series. My …
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Nov 10
My Dear One and My Own are novels about love, and commitment, and the healing power of faith, family, and friendship, amidst the heartrending devastation of unimaginable loss…
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Jul 18
The lazy days of summer mingled with lingering pandemic social distancing means I have more time available for reading, and I’ve been taking advantage of it. This last week I finished two stories, both page turners, but only one left me hankering for more. Click on the images below to read each review, and find …
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May 24
In a recent Facebook post, I mentioned listening to Reba McEntire songs, and I promised an explanation. Well… In 3-4 weeks, Hubs and I will be traveling to Alberta to collect our new family member. She’s an English Pointer, and though we haven’t determined yet which one of the six female puppies born into a …
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Apr 01
This week came news from our Provincial government that strict Covid-19 social distancing measures may remain in place through the summer, and I just shrugged. Our sons’ University Convocation, and celebratory family BBQ, is scheduled for mid-June. Hubs and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in August; we booked a family trip to see Garth …
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Mar 27
I’ve experienced a lot of heartache and loss over the years, and sought out different remedies to help heal the soul pain. Counselors, friends, family, family doctor, and of course, books. In our current climate, reaching out to counselors, family, and or friends, can be a struggle. We’re all feeling overwhelmed by worry, whether for …
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Mar 26
The world is on fire with fear and dismay, heartbreak, and loss. But here and there are sparks of light, glittery glimpses of goodness and joy. So, every day on my Facebook Page, I’m going to share five Diamonds Plucked from the Ashes of my life as I knew it pre-Covid-19. I’d love it if …
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Mar 25
While the world burns, I plucked diamonds from the ashes… MIL got showered today. The sun is shining. We went for a walk. I had one of my books accepted into a KOBO promotion for April, and ALL THREE OF MY BOOKS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE FOR ONLY $0.99 – (digital copies). Grab yours below! …
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Feb 24
“Only the people we love are raised high enough in our consciousness to warrant fond or frivolous recounts of our most humiliating missteps months, or decades, later.”
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