I got to Saumur, France around 5:30 last night. I would tell you the train ride was lovely, but I have no clue. Slept through the whole damn thing. My flat here is tucked away in a wee alcove, which I deliberately chose so that I would actually rest. Resting, ha, that is not a…
I had a minute today when the magic of the moment occurred to me. Three years ago, I thought I was just passing through Saumur, France as a quick stop on the route to Fontevraud. I had nothing more than the beginnings of ideas for a novel. Now, I stand here in Saumur at the…
A book launch with people I love Last week, friends, family, and supporters celebrated the much anticipated book launch of Woman On The Wall over at Ninth + Vine Studio, in Vancouver’s historic Kitsilano neighbourhood. I was honoured to have four incredibly talented artists join me, including Seattle linocut painter Rebecca Woodhouse, Vancouver textile artist…
A portmanteau bag is one of those classic vintage beauties that made so much sense to include in Woman On The Wall. Listen in for a quick hit from me on what exactly a portmanteau is and why I included it in the novel: