Speaking In Polish will be a regular feature for me in 2023. In it, I plan to explore my Polish roots through poetry, folklore and family stories. I hope you enjoy. I often remind myself that the first language I learned with my grandmother was Polish. Yet, it wasn’t really until this last year that…
I’ve never really thought of myself finding inspired words in poetry. However, the last few years I’ve been leaning hard into reading more of it and have discovered some of the most powerful writing as a result. One of my favourites is Natasha Trethewey’s Myth . However, I always seem to end up back with…
When I woke up this morning, I knew it was International Women’s Day. I found myself at a loss for what to write about. I love all the posts about raising and being strong women. They are so warm and wonderful. However, they are not really my style. Still, nothing settled on me. So, I…
The launch of Woman On The Wall in 2022 turned out to be one of the most exciting and memorable moments of my life. As a mid-life debut author, it is truly all about sticking with dreams. When I first started out writing I was, seriously, terrible. Even ten years ago, still terrible. Today, better,…