More alike than different

Penelope: A Companion Book to the Forged in Flames Series has arrived and I am excited to share this story because I feel this so deeply: we are more alike than different. We may not all have Down syndrome like Penelope but we all know how it feels to struggle to fit in, to be…… Continue reading More alike than different

Penelope has arrived!

Penelope: A Companion Novel to the Forged in Flames Series Penelope has been crushing stereotypes all her life. Born with Down syndrome, Penelope has always fought for the chance to prove herself. Now she has a new dream: to go to college. Convincing her family and boyfriend is her first hurdle. Facing the college admissions…… Continue reading Penelope has arrived!

Spring Sale!

Through The Fire is on sale for a limited time! The third book in the Forged in Flames series is also a stand alone. You do not have to read the other two first! So, if you’ve been waiting to get into this series, wait no longer. Through The Fire is available now for $10…… Continue reading Spring Sale!

Celebrating difference

My characters have taught me a lot. When I first started Embers, a character I hadn’t planned on showed up on the page. Alex was 15, a star basketball player at his high school and a favourite target of the school’s bullying trio. He also had Down syndrome. As I wrote my story, it was…… Continue reading Celebrating difference

Shine the light

In a world gone crazy, writers, more than ever, need reader support. Book launches, fairs and signings have all been cancelled leaving authors dependent on word of mouth advertising. Personal recommendations, reviews and posts have become an increasingly critical part of the success of a new book. It is now both more difficult and more…… Continue reading Shine the light

A lot can happen in a year

It’s been exactly one year since I announced the publication of my first book and a lot has happened since then! Embers has been out in the world for eight months and has been joined by the second book in the series, A Spark of Faith, which was released in May. Now I am anxiously…… Continue reading A lot can happen in a year

The Forged in Flames series from Word Alive Press is now complete and available online

Through the Fire, the third installment in the Forged in Flames series, is now available for pre-order from Chapters Indigo! Through the Fire follows 17 year old Joey Floretti as he chases his dreams and faces life altering consequences. Through the Fire completes the series which started with Embers and continued in A Spark of…… Continue reading The Forged in Flames series from Word Alive Press is now complete and available online

A Spark of Faith has arrived!

I am very excited and grateful to announce the arrival of book # 2 in the Forged in Flames series, A Spark of Faith! If you are in the Timmins area and would like your own copy I would love to hear from you. I look forward to hearing your comments and seeing your reviews!…… Continue reading A Spark of Faith has arrived!