Dear friends and readers, I have mentioned this one briefly before… and I’m finally thrilled to announce that “Write the Neighbourhood”, an anthology edited by Annabel Townsend and published by Pete’s Press is Live! You can buy the paperback online via Amazon, and it will be coming out in select bookstores next month. My pieceContinueContinue reading ““Write the Neighbourhood” is LIVE – an anthology including my story on building Home”
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The Ash from which the Fireweed Sprouts
It’s been a couple of weeks now since I announced my poetry collection Wildfire, which will be released on July 22. And it’s been a very eventful time at that: much like the way the jungle grows during wet season here. The land changes daily. Mushrooms sprout up endlessly on twigs, branches, logs. Even on my house…ContinueContinue reading “The Ash from which the Fireweed Sprouts”
WILDFIRE Release — 22nd July
Dear readers and friends, A couple of short weeks ago, I shared a post on my Substack (the home of my more informal ramblings), where I alluded to a new poetry collection. Now, all having gone to plan (along with a speedy shipment of the Proof copy!) I am delighted to announce that my debutContinueContinue reading “WILDFIRE Release — 22nd July”
Perspectives on “Pura Vida”
… an essay on privilege, poverty, and the luxuries of choice The past 6 months of my life have presented many humbling experiences, and above all have been a time of deepening my connection to Mother Earth like never before. There are many aspects and facets of this journey to describe, and a short articleContinueContinue reading “Perspectives on “Pura Vida””
Updates from the Jungle… and launching my Substack
Dear Readers, It has been some time since I blogged here, half a year ago, and there is so much to share about that I could probably write a novel. To give a brief summary, my husband and I made a sudden move back to our land in Costa Rica, after spending the wet seasonContinueContinue reading “Updates from the Jungle… and launching my Substack”
Awaiting the Eclipse…
This weekend’s blog post is some spontaneous poetic prose written after my morning beach walk yesterday, on the day of the solar eclipse. I hope you enjoy, and have a wonderful weekend. As always thank you for your support of my writing: if you enjoy, feel free to share, check out my novel, or myContinueContinue reading “Awaiting the Eclipse…”
Home… Wherever We Go
I nearly didn’t get around to posting this weekend, as the last fortnight has been a blur of struggle and challenge (despite some beautiful highs). Yet, in the midst of much destabilisation and uncertainty, I nevertheless today found a moment of peace and calm, and a surge of energy to write and to share withContinueContinue reading “Home… Wherever We Go”
Timeless… off the Icefields Parkway
Hello dear reader — I am back again after a little break from blogging! I hope this post finds you well, enjoying life, and making the most of all that its journey has to offer… At my end, it has been a busy couple of months touring with music across Western Canada, with my partnerContinueContinue reading “Timeless… off the Icefields Parkway”
The Meaning of Perfection
… is the working title of one of the poetry anthologies I’m aiming to get released later this year. In part, the title reflects my own journey with perfectionism and arriving to the point of “letting go” when it comes to my art. It’s also about the journey of life – finding perfection in eachContinueContinue reading “The Meaning of Perfection”
Bird with a Broken Wing
The other day, our dog Sadie caught (and killed) a bird in the garden. Although I felt deeply saddened by the death of the bird, it was of course impossible to be angry at her. A dog’s natural instincts are to hunt and kill for food (as that is how they would survive in theContinueContinue reading “Bird with a Broken Wing”