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This week, I want to talk about writer’s block—my unwelcome companion during times of emotional upheaval. If you’ve been following along,...

Today, I want to talk about my favourite book genre: fantasy . When most people hear the word fantasy , they picture dragons, magic, and...

It’s no surprise that teens who read regularly are less likely to struggle in English.  Reading is the cornerstone of solid literacy and...

Writing isn’t easy. It’s solitary, often unrewarding, and full of setbacks. Right now, with life’s pressures mounting and six books out...

No filters or AI tools were used to enhance this 5:50am in the morning 'writing my blog' image (yes, I'm wearing dog pajamas). When...

Stephen King said, ‘If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.’   I chose to quote...

So, I’ve been brave and put myself out there on several online author groups, asking for opinions and constructive criticism about my...

2025 brings some major life changes

So, I've been experimenting with TikTok and I must be old, because it's so confusing! This social media platform is a beast! It is...

As of the date of this blog entry, the five 'easy-to-read' teen books I have on Amazon are receiving no attention and generating no...

Jay Bird Author sitting at her writing desk, contemplating the worthiness of starting a blog I am currently debating this exact issue. Is...