Books That Sell Themselves
When my first book, Celebrity Tantrums, came out 10 years ago I was relentless in my pursuit of media coverage. Â …
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In-Store Book Signing Alert!
I’m tickled to be a guest on the upcoming season of The Book Nook With Sarah on Rogers TV here in London. Sarah Hilton is a pro from the word go. She is a speaking coach and motivational speaker and taping the show with her was delightful. I don’t know the air date yet but she has already done something else that’s terrific to promote local authors. …
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Review: The Fridgularity by Mark Rayner
I’m really torn about this review.  They say film critics are failed film students.  Well I wouldn’t call myself failed but I do know how hard it is to write fiction. …
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Venus Rising – Now on Kindle!
Venus Rising: The humble beginnings of self-made women, is now on sale as a Kindle eBook. Â …
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Book Cover Sneak Preview
I’ve been warned that it’s premature to release this, really, without a publication date for the actual book. It won’t be very long now, as it’s in the final editing phase.  I’m just so proud of it, I can’t wait to show you how it looks! …
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From Drab to Fab – My Second Favourite Sun Media Column
My own, House Proud, is my first, of course! Â But Marc Atiyolil’s weekly column, which often appears a page or two away from mine, routinely contains a project I’d like to try. Â …
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The Forest for the Trees
Some days I really think I ought to stop thinking of myself as bright! Â …
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Review: The Truth about Dandelions by Hayley Linfield
The best novelists make their writing seem effortless. When you read their stories you don’t even think about the writing and that’s tough for a fellow writer to do.  But Hayley Linfield has accomplished this with her debut novel, The Truth about Dandelions. …
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Sun Media article – Kitchen Cousins are Back in Action
The cousins are getting out from behind the kitchen island and taking their reno and design know-how to the rest of the house and even to the back yard. …
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Spotting Mistakes
I often write about errors in news writing and believe me, I could post a new story about them every day but I try to pace myself. …
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Another Twitter Winner
Still unsure about the value of Twitter? My (free) account paid for itself last week by reuniting me with an old friend. Â …
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Tales Out of School
Hundreds of broadcasters have said they’ll write books about behind-the-scenes of radio. Very few have followed through.  I think it’s time. …
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“The Nearly Naked Truth – A Fond Walk Down Mammary Lane”
Jeff Mahoney is a longtime writer with the Hamilton Spectator and to have him tell me how much he enjoyed The Naked Truth was a heart-warming compliment. Â Yesterday, his article on the book ran in the paper and online and I was totally tickled by it. Â Here it is:Â …
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What I’ve Learned So Far
The Naked Truth has been out for about a month and a half.  In that time I’ve learned a lot about this new world of ebooks and how to navigate through it.  And I’m pleased to say that as a first-timer, I’m doing alright. …
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The Secret to Writing a Book
The Naked Truth is my second book and it’s actually about half the length of my first, Celebrity Tantrums: The Official Dirt.  So people often ask me how I managed to get so much writing done with such a busy life.  Where did I find the time?  What’s the secret?  Whether you’re a prolific and successful writer like Stephen King or a little self-published hopeful like moi, the secret is exactly the same. I’m happy to share it now. …
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A “Naked Truth” Review
The Beat Magazine, aka publisher Richard Young, reviewed my book and gave it 4 out of 4 stars. I can hardly say that without shaking my head in a mix of disbelief and gratitude.  Without his permission (!) I’m adding the link to the review here and reprinting the text of it here. …
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The Ultimate Cosmo Girl
Helen Gurley Brown died yesterday after a brief illness.  She was 90.  As editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine for 32 years, Brown helped guide and shape young women’s views on sex and relationships.  I know. I was one of them. …
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Old Is New Again – House Proud, Sun Media
Ikea means different things to different people. For some, it’s a place to stock up on inexpensive essentials for offspring leaving the nest. For others, it’s the home of organizational inspiration for a closet or a room. And still others see it as the preferred option for in-home kitchen design and installation. Its name conjures up an image as individual as the shopper who straps on a big blue bag and strolls through its Marketplace but there’s one irrefutable fact: Ikea has always first and foremost been about innovative product designs. It can’t be a coincidence that Ikea rhymes with idea. …
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