Five Years a Writer

UPDATED, October 5, 2026:   I  launched  my book in Winnipeg on October 3! Happy photo below. I am distributing the book myself; order your copy here .    Readers are saying How to be a Writer in Four Steps is...“engaging and accessible”, “practical and inspiring”, “authoritative without being pedantic”,  and “This book will motivate and support anyone considering a serious writing practice.” Read more about the book here . 

Amanda and Val: enjoying each other in our pre-relationship days. I did not realize what was happening... 33 years together 💝 adventures hikes in the woods ice chips from the frozen lake in our martinis cycling, roller blading, cross-country skiing, boating  growing things, making meals, renovating homes and cottages talking  laughing  loving We were introduced by a mutual friend, probably in 1991. I was immediately struck by Val's red hair and, over time, became enamoured of many things about her, including her intellectual heft. But I was entrenched in a long-term relationship, so the time I spent with Val was just innocent fun — bowling with a group for my birthday (Dykes for Strikes, I called the event) or canoe-camping with friends in beautiful Lake of the Woods (Ontario). And then it wasn't.  Innocence gave way to wonder that a relationship could be so rich with potential for me, so grounded in respect of each other, and equality between us. And so lively...