Author: Susan

Well better late than never, I always say. My conference was already a month ago. Where does the time go? I guess we had Thanksgiving in there and another full day seminar in Toronto, plus tickets to THE SOUND OFRead more

Okay, so it’s not the Nationals. But this weekend I’m going to the Ottawa chapter’s Sweet and Spicy 2 conference. (I think I may be the only non-spicy writer there!) I still haven’t decided if I’ll pitch my latest bookRead more

Hey everyone, Hope you’re all enjoying September! Here are some random thoughts for the day: (plus a picture of my beautiful daughter who won’t friend me on Facebook) 1) How come washing machines only last 4-5 years now? I hadRead more

Hallelujah! School is back. Back to routine, normal bedtimes and homework! With one pre-teen and a teenager, mom and dad were in bed many nights before the kids. What a strange feeling! Then when I came home from work atRead more

Yes, I’m using an Olympics analogy. I have crossed my finish line and finished my book! “Threads of a Tapestry” is done as of Aug.8/08! BTW, this date is supposed to be the luckiest ever according to Chinese philosophy. HopeRead more

It’s all over for another year. The Golden Hearts have been given out and, sadly, I did not receive one. But as the Oscar hopefuls always say, “it was an honour just to be nominated”. Congratulations to Kit Wilkinson whoRead more

Well it’s lonely here with all the Golden Heart finalists and lots of my fellow Toronto chapter writers out in San Francisco for the National Conference and awards! I hope they are all having a fantastic time. Lots of workshopsRead more

Hey everyone, Come and join me over at “Romance Writers on the Journey”, Keli Gwyn’s (fellow Golden Heart finalist) blogspot. She even has a draw for one lucky person who leaves a message. I’ll be popping by this afternoon toRead more

Is anyone else finding it almost impossible to get used to bifocals? Okay, I’m still in my forties, I’m not 93 or anything. But I have been fighting the need for bifocals for almost 4 years now. When I firstRead more

Today, June 18, 2008, would have been my grandmother’s 100th birthday. Her name was Agnes Farrell and she passed away 4 years ago, but today, we are celebrating anyway. Celebrating a wonderful long life and a wonderful lady. Call meRead more