Author: Brenda Chapman

Greetings on the last Saturday in September. The two days of solid rain (with warnings even) kept me indoors working on book stuff. Not a bad thing really. I've been editing more than writing this week -- going through final changes on the Blind Date manuscript....

Good Saturday morning, almost afternoon! We're in the middle of a lovely mid-September weekend and I was up late last night with an outdoor bookclub. I also have a friend visiting that likes walks in the morning. George I've had a busy week, but mainly because of...

The heat of summer is over and the crisp, autumn nights are here. Time for me to start back blogging about the writing life. I hope you also had a chance to enjoy the long summer days. I've had a good summer, straying as far as...

Good May morning, everyone! The Ottawa weather has taken a turn into summer-like weather as the pandemic stay-at-home order was extended until June 2nd. This will be my last blog post until September although you can always follow me on Twitter (brendaAchapman), and Facebook & Instagram...

First day of May! This is usually my favourite month of the year. Trees in bloom, temperatures rising, tulips, daffodils ...

Well this April hasn't turned out to be my favourite month. Stricter Covid rules mean we cannot get together with anybody outside our household (i.e. in our case, me and Ted) until May 20th. With the exception of getting together outdoors with one other person...

Highlight of the week was getting the first dose of the Covid vaccine on Tuesday - our lives have gotten basic at best. While I'm relieved to get the process started, I'm eager for everyone else to get their shots too. I want everyone to...

Mother Nature decided to skip spring and move right into summer if this week in Ottawa is anything to go by. She'll get no complaint from me. I've been taking a hard copy of my manuscript outside to edit in the warm sunshine. Combined with...

Cancelled due to Covid Restrictions -Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 3 p.m. - I will be reading from Closing Time and taking part in a discussion at a Smiths Falls Library book club. The event will be held at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario...