Introducing HeartWork

So with a few long discussions around what we felt were some of the best outcomes of our chats, we would like to introduce you to our new baby— the HeartWork Sessions.  HeartWork is a platform for both readers and writers, a place where we can share our passions for publishing books with you, and maybe even teach you a trick or two along the way.

sharing the writing life

I was so excited to be asked to speak recently at a University of Prince Edward Island event, the MacLauchlan Awards for Effective Writing. They asked me to share a few words about my highlights as a a writer. But all of a sudden, my mind filled not with my accomplishments, but with vulnerability, rejection letters, unfinished plays. The time I couldn’t get the review done. The time I didn’t make my deadline.

‘a is for anne’ launches at green gables

The Story of ‘A is for Anne’ is one dear to my heart — and to so many Islanders and Anne fans out there. With art by Canadian illustrator Ellie Arscott, this baby board book is designers for babes of all ages to enjoy Montgomery’s slice of heaven, from nine days to ninety-nine years.

“Crescent Moon Friends” is here!

Thanks to everyone who came my book launch last Saturday! What a thrill to finally bring this book into the world, together with my co-author Wadia Samadi, our illustrator Lisa Lypowy and our publisher, Acorn Press.

pownal street press — the story of us

We wanted to look at the publishing industry through a bit more of a kaleidoscope lens. We wanted to push people’s darkest stories into the light. We wanted to hear more people celebrate their wins. We wanted to tell more diverse stories. We wanted to start—a publishing company. 

book coaching could be for you

Everyone needs a cheerleader.

Chemistry of Innovation — Launch DAY

olleagues from DCL & BioVectra again, Dad got to talk about the US export market (his favourite thing) and Mom got to reminisce on all the magical memories they made along the way.

Welcome to the world, The Chemistry of Innovation!

reporting back to ’93

When The Globe and Mail published my essay last month, I had a memory flood back.

When we moved to Montreal in the summer of 1993, my average in Language Arts was 99%. I had wooed all my junior high teachers likely being a bit of a smooth talker and making sure to get in the right groups. Being fourteen, I bragged to my parents that of course, i knew everything.

october workshop: building a journal writing practice

Thanks to the Association for Newcomers to Canada for inviting me to host their workshop, “Journaling: How to Building A Creative Practice”.

family chemistry

Introducing my next book, The Chemistry of Innovation: Regis Duffy and the Story of DCL. This book introduces you to to two of the famous people in my life – my mom and dad.