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I am delighted to announce the release of my third book, “A Spiritual Tapestry - In My Secret Life.” I dictated the much of the basis of the book in 2019 then went through many refinements, trepidation and ultimately the decision to be vulnerable, honest and path another path towards we are not alone.
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Every once in a while I run my book writing group. Send me a message if you are interested.
Writing is always a challenge - yet, the words always arrive.
I always wanted to write. I recall buying a paper back that was nothing more than blank pages. It was waiting to be filled by a ‘wannabee author.” I was about fourteen at the time. I wrote a page or so and never completed my story though I had good intentions! I hear many people say, “I want to write a book” yet, few do.
I had a surge of writing in my last year of high school while taking a creative writing course. I won an award after receiving a 92% - which was unheard of on my report cards! I felt as though my writing improved throughout university, yet outside of writing songs, I did not come any closer to becoming an author.
The dream was always alive in my mind but I did not really know what to write about.. In 2007 I was teaching self-defence at a high-school and learned that one of the teaches had been charged with abusing a student. I had met him through my business and was then facing the students who were processing this experience. ling story short, in my conversations teaching them I realized how many fears the students had. Things far beyond my experiences as a teenager.
By the time I return to my office, which was five minutes from the school, and idea was birthed: to learn more about what teenage girls are afraid of. I wanted to give them a way to express those fears - to have a voice. I asked several friends and acquaintances who were teachers, to ask their students one question: What are you afraid of? I was impowered and motivated to find the answers and write.
In 2008 my first book, What Is Your Teenage Daughter Afraid Of? was released. I will never forget the feel of opening up that first box of books. Part of me found it had to believe I had actually completed the task. I had taken off Friday’s for several months to finish the projects. I relied on friends to proof read and help with all the odds and sods that are necessary to have a final product.
I do not find it easy to write - yet, the words always come. Sitting for hours, re-writing, pushing through to completion do not bring me joy. Yet, my heart is full
In this video I share a little something I teach in my writing course. I was talking about linking chapters with a quote, but really it came out about having the courage to persevere when writing your book.
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Blog- the arrival of the first book.
I remember WHAT // UTD.
Over the years I have contributed to the writing of others. I wrote a chapter for each of the above computation books. It is a great practice to be accountable to others. Writing is as much about routine as it is about discipline. When we are contributing to some one else's project there is an added pressure that seems to get the writing done faster. I feel grateful to have been asked to participate in these projects.
