Category Archives: Life

Reviews for The Magpie’s Library

Posted on October 19, 2019 by admin

I am once again very late in updating this site. To be fair, I do have a full-time job and two small children, and I just finished the second draft of my next manuscript, as well as working on other … Continue reading →

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Six Ways to Write A Book When You Are Already Stupidly Busy

Posted on September 8, 2017 by admin

I have a full-time office job, two young children (3 & 5) and I volunteer. Time is a constant challenge. My second book is coming out now, so I’m often asked how I fit in writing. The answer is – … Continue reading →

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Willow Award nomination, Transférés, and my next book

Posted on April 6, 2017 by admin

I am terrible at updating this blog. At least that means when I get around to it, I have lots of news to share. Transferral was just nominated for a Willow Award! A Snow Willow Award, to be precise. The … Continue reading →

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Transferral optioned! French rights sold! Signed with an agent!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by admin

So, it’s been an exciting few weeks, and a number of things have fallen into place that I can now talk about. Firstly, Transferral got optioned! And by Temple Street Productions, no less – makers of the wonderful Orphan Black … Continue reading →

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MYRCA 2017 Nomination

Posted on May 5, 2016 by admin

I found out on Monday that Transferral has been nominated for a Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award. And I’m still so happy about it, for three reasons. Firstly – award nomination! Eeee! They like my book! Of course that is … Continue reading →

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Authors for Indies, Illusionoid Podcast & General Update

Posted on April 14, 2016 by admin

Once again, it’s been too long since I updated this blog. I’ve been busy enjoying being an author and doing authorish things, as well as the day job and parenting – both of which have been even more hectic than … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Books in 2015

Posted on January 9, 2016 by admin

I know this is late for a ‘Best of 2015’ post, but 2015 was the busiest year of my life, and I’m still playing catch-up. Hence I didn’t read as much as I’d have liked in 2015. I probably only … Continue reading →

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