Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the United Way Women Leading the Way event at which I will be the keynote speaker! I'm super excited (getting less nervous every day!) to have the opportunity to speak about my life as a writer, and how important literacy is to us all. Wednesday, May 10th!… Continue reading UNITED WAY KEYNOTE SPEECH #LITERACY! LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS!
Category: My Book
Hardcover, baby! I’m on Hardcover Radio talking about Poetry!
I had the honour of being a guest on Hardcover Radio - a podcast and radio show (on CJAM 99.1FM) - hosted by Brittni and Peter Brinn. I always love talking about writing and poetry, and to live this wild life! I talked too much, I can tell you that, so kudos to Brittni for… Continue reading Hardcover, baby! I’m on Hardcover Radio talking about Poetry!
The Look At Her Book Launch,Tour, Life Mega Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who helped make LOOK AT HER a grand adventure! Look at you all - being fantastic! I couldn't have done it without you...those I name and those who showed up to the readings and events who I don't know but am grateful to as well! Nick Jett Miller Oscar Christopher Lawrence Menard… Continue reading The Look At Her Book Launch,Tour, Life Mega Thank You!
On Marching…
Please note: There is coarse language in this blog. I am one flavour in a Sandstorm of taste Spices sparkle on the Orange lips of dawn and Drip down the chin of dusk I’ve been thinking a lot about marching. About being a woman. About being a mother. About being a human. I’m always thinking… Continue reading On Marching…
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