Galway~ April began while I was on vacation which gave me, among other things, a ten-day break from social media. One reason for that was practical. I don’t think it’s wise to announce to the world when your home is empty. I also wanted to enjoy my vacation without the stress of posting, coming up…
Time out
Summer is the perfect time to pause and reevaluate. We can get so caught up in the chaos of summer vacation that we miss a crucial opportunity to step back and assess our lives. Whether it’s a job, lifestyle, our parenting, marriage or friendships, every part of our lives can benefit from simply taking some…
Penelope: the launch
Inspired by an otherworldly fable from the legendary land of Nethervale, Penelope is going after what she wants no matter who tries to stand in her way. As a young woman with Down syndrome, Penelope has grown up in a loving family surrounded by a supportive community. And now she is ready. Ready to pursue…
On minding one’s own business
How did I miss this? I have spent years allowing many, many people, who do not have my best interests in mind, to live rent free in my head. Why did I ever think this was a productive, let alone fruitful, way to live my life? I have twisted myself into knots imagining conversations that…
Kidlit resources for homeschoolers
As a homeschooler, my greatest challenge was also my greatest joy: spending all day, everyday, with my kids. I loved learning with them, seeing their faces light up when they mastered something and finding ways to tailor the learning to their strengths. But it wasn’t all fingerpaint and field trips. It was also finding ways…
Our deepest fear
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of…
Five Keys to Finding Your Purpose
Finding your purpose is crucial to living a fulfilled life. The following are five key questions that may help in the process. How well do you know yourself? Knowing yourself, what you are naturally drawn to and what areas interest you is a good initial indicator in finding your purpose. It may be an interest…
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…
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!…
A Spark of Faith Sneak Peek: Chapter One
CHAPTER ONE Alex Smiley slammed the door and ran up the stairs to his room. His mother May turned from the dining table where she was folding laundry. Shocked, she looked at the stairs where her son had just disappeared. “Alex?” she called. She moved to the base of the stairs and tried again. “Alex?…
