On My Bookshelf

Local Women Missing

"Beautiful. Haunting. Deceptively deep with a hint of whimsical. This debut is pure magic!" People don't just disappear without a trace… Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter,...

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Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder

"A fun read that imbudes a magical experience where I can't wait for more!" Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder plunges readers into the heart of London, to the secret tunnels that exist far beneath the city streets. There, a mysterious group of...

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Wrong Alibi

“A wild and thrilling journey into Alaska that leaves you breathless.” WRONG JOBEighteen-year-old Evelyn Jones lands a job in small-town Alaska, working for a man in his isolated mountain home. But her bright hopes for the future are shattered when...

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Books I’ve Enjoyed:

Notes from me to you

I’m Sorry

Have you ever thought about how often you say these two words in a single day? If you're Canadian, like me, you probably don't realize just how often you end up apologizing - for the littlest of things. This morning, my daughter needed some extra supplies for a cake...

Can A Writer Take A Vacation?

I did something I haven't done since I started writing. I went on a week vacation without my laptop. (insert gasp) My husband and I took a week along the California coast to celebrate our 20th anniversary, starting in San Francisco and ending for some fun time in...

Writing Real Emotional Stories

As a writer, one of my goals is to write with real emotion. It's not always easy. It is always scary. I can guarantee it's going to hurt. But it will always be worth it. Last night I submitted a revised copy of The Forgotten Ones to my editor. This isn't a story meant...

New look – what do you think?

For the past few months I've been working on a new look for my website - I wanted something simpler, clean, crisp and that symbolized both myself and the direction I am going with my writing. What do you think? If there's some bugs - oops! Let me know in the comments...

Change your narrative

The past year has been a very difficult one for me and my family. I wish I could say that I clung fast to my faith throughout the past twelve months. I wish I could tell you that God was my shelter and my fortress, that I remained lifted in my heart and spirit because...

Chocolate Mint Meltaways

In Charmed by Chocolate, Mint Meltaways are one of the chocolates Sage creates in her shop. I wanted to share this recipe with you...and I know you'll love it as much as I do!

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