Writing Samples

I’m always working on something new or editing, editing, editing! Writing has definitely become a way of life for me. I mean, how many people miss writing essays when they leave university? (That’s when I truly realized that there was something crazy-strange going on.) Or how about an idea that keeps you up at night until you just have to get up and write it down? That’s me too.

Here are a few projects currently up my sleeve:
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Caviar and Lemon Drops

Beth must choose between the love of her life, Oz, who is battling his own demons, shutting Beth out, or between Nash, the smooth city doctor. Both have their pluses, both have their minuses. Either way, it won’t be an easy choice for Beth.

This women’s fiction piece is 93,000 words.  If you would like to read the opening scene, please click on the image. (Formerly under the working title: There’s No Place Like Home.)

* Before current edits, this scene placed 6th in the Grand Beginnings 2008 Contest.

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The 15 Date Rule

Allie, an astrophysicist, must overcome her insecurities to find her Mr. Brainy Right. Problem is, she has a serious case of stick your foot in your mouth disease which always seems to help her end her relationships prematurely and spectacularly.

This romantic comedy weighs in at 97,000 words. If you would like to read a sample, please click on the link.

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Kids Play!: Over 700 Anywhere, Anytime Activities to Fight Boredom

See your kids twiddling their thumbs or dragging their legs out behind them, moaning, “I’m sooooo bored!”? Help your kids eliminate those words (I’m bored) from their vocabulary! With activities ranging from Red Rover to how to make their own flubber to I Spy activities, you are sure to never hear those evil words again!

Completed children’s book of activity ideas with instructions, game rules and more. And guess what? I’m giving it away!

Check out the complete activity guide at: www.itsallkidsplay.ca
or see the featured activities at: www.itsallkidsplay.blogspot.com.

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Where There’s Fire

Jen, a reserved wilderness guide, falls for the fire inspector who is sent out to investigate a forest fire in which Jen is the primary suspect.

Approximately 90,000 words. Romantic Comedy.