Texture of Accomplishment

In early August, my laptop turned into a beast. It chewed through time like I chew through licorice whips. Snap, munch, yum, next hour, please. It’s not like I was perfecting the craft of procrastination. Honest. I was… Read More

Snakes Need Safety, Too

I was out for a walk along the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay and came across this poor creature. The massasauga rattler is a threatened species. It’s kind enough to tell you when you’re too close. Just back… Read More

I’m a Featured Author at Night Owl Reviews

Find out my favourite ways to procrastinate. Valentine’s Day Interview at Night Owl Reviews

The Dark Huntsman: Cover Reveal and Giveaway

Please join me in a chorus of “ooo, ahhh” for this gorgeous cover. It belongs my friend Jessica Aspen. The Dark Huntsman is Book one in the fantasy series Tales of the Black Court. To celebrate the upcoming release, Jessica is… Read More

Hat Trick!

Three appearances to report today! My second time on the USA TODAY HAPPY EVER AFTER blog where I reveal my three favourite no-excuses-needed desserts! YUM! Book of the Day at TrindieBooks.com Author interview with the lovely Jo-Ann Carson where I… Read More

Five Star Review for ABOVE SCANDAL!

“I absolutely loved Above Scandal! For those of you that are wondering what small town life is like – just read this book (hah!). Seriously though. Having grown up in a small town myself, I can appreciate the… Read More

Cathy, meet Lauren…

It’s been a summer of firsts for me; first book release, first review, first author interview. Now I’m thrilled to introduce my first Guest Blogger, Lynn Cahoon. Lynn and I have introduced the heroines of our latest novels to… Read More

Come Blog With Me

I’m blogging with Jessica Aspen today for Moonday Mania. Leave a comment and enter my contest to win a print copy of my debut novel ABOVE SCANDAL.  

You Want It Hard, eh?

Hard Copy, that is.  Or “printed matter” as Canada Post calls it. Whatever you call it, I have it. My debut novel ABOVE SCANDAL is now available in print. Whee! So why did I bother? I’ve been told… Read More

My First Author Interview

Click on over and catch my very first author interview with the lovely Susan L. Barr.   photo by Kittisak via freedigitalphotos.net

photo of porcupine by Mary Harssh via Wikimedia Commons

Prickly, ain’t cha?

A porcupine wandered by the screen porch while enjoying my morning coffee at the cottage. Porcupines are funny-looking critters. Their long stiff quills are a light sandy colour and lay fairly smooth along his back. On the top… Read More

Need a Break? Come With Me…

It’s early morning and the house is stuffy from windows closed against the threat of rain. Breakfast is done. Bring your coffee, or tea, and come with me. Leave your slippers behind. It’s barefoot season after all. Come… Read More