As you know, I like to add my friends to the blog whenever possible. Because, well, quite frankly, I adore the friends I have, even the ones who are long distance acquaintances that I barely know. I meet so many people from far flung corners, but some people you meet...
I have found a new favorite city. Philadelphia. For this self-confessed history geek, what is there not to love about a city that not only embraces its historical roots and significance but shows it off at every corner? Love, love, love, Philadelphia! I was there for...
Some one asked me how I pick the winners for my blog contest and actually, I don't. I use Random.org to pick the winner—that is, after I add up the number of blog comments and tweets. Then the Random Number Generator does the honors, and a number pops up. Then,...
Whipped down to Los Angeles last week for a whirlwind Reader's Tea at the Huntington Beach Library. No one ever has to prod me very hard to fly down to Southern California—I really love it down there. Blue skies, palm trees, blue skies. Mostly the sunshine makes...
I was really glad to kick the dust off of 2011 and celebrate the New Year. I don't know about you, but 2011 was difficult. I don't think I need to cry on your shoulder about my problems, because I know I am not alone and you all have yours as well. And maybe some of...
When you go to a conference, in my case, The Surrey International Writers' Conference, you never expect to arrive and have to undergo four security checks by RCMP just to get into the hotel, dodge past a couple hundred protesters, as well as having been pre-screened...
