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RWAC Annual Writers’ Retreat

October has been a busy month this year, and one of the best parts is the Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada writers’ retreat. Every year, a bunch of writer buddies get together at a gorgeous beach resort here in Nova Scotia for a weekend of writing, brainstorming, and fun. Although you definitely can’t swim atContinue reading “RWAC Annual Writers’ Retreat”

Things I Suck At (Or, What I’m Learning From Working With an Editor)

I admit that the title of this post is click-bait, since I don’t really think I suck, but I AM learning a lot from my first go around with a professional editor. In preparation for self-publishing my first book this Spring, I am working with Nancy Cassidy, an amazing freelance editor at The Red PenContinue reading “Things I Suck At (Or, What I’m Learning From Working With an Editor)”

You Can’t Throw a Gavel Without Hitting a Lawyer-Turned-Author

Some of the jobs I’ve held include: short order cook, nanny, postmaster’s assistant, and “background talent” (read – extra in movies and commercials). But of all the jobs I’ve tried, the one that I’m least likely to write about is the one that I spent the most time training for – my current profession ofContinue reading “You Can’t Throw a Gavel Without Hitting a Lawyer-Turned-Author”

Tips from Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kobo’s Director of Self Publishing and Author Relations

As a member of Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (RWAC), a Canadian chapter of Romance Writers of America, I am fortunate to have access to a wide variety of guest speakers, workshops, retreats and other writing events. At RWAC’s April meeting, we were very pleased to welcome guest speaker Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kobo’s Director of SelfContinue reading “Tips from Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Kobo’s Director of Self Publishing and Author Relations”