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Another stellar week here in the Ottawa Valley. The leaves are only now reaching their peak, a late start this year thanks to our changing climate. This is such a beautiful season. My big news this week was interviewing Kathy Reichs at the Ottawa International Writers...

Some fun events coming up this week, but first, let me tell you about the fun last week! Oddly enough, we have the same anniversary date as our friends across the street, so this year, the four of us planned a road trip to celebrate. We...

Thanksgiving weekend always feels like one of hope as we gather around the dinner table with family and friends and share a meal made from autumn bounty. For our family, we've rarely had a Thanksgiving supper with our entire family since both girls curled competitively...

Good Saturday morning! Already the end of September and the first week of October in Ottawa promises to be a sunny, warm one. The leaves have barely begun turning and looks like we'll have to wait another week. Okay, full confession - I've slacked off on...

Happy official first day of turning leaves. So far this month, we in the Ottawa Valley have been blessed with brilliant blue skies, warm days and crisp nights although that old sun is shining for fewer and fewer minutes each day. I've had a quiet yet...

And another Saturday morning coming down. I feel as if I'm on holidays now that the first draft of my manuscript is in the hands of beta readers. I actually received feedback from one (always on pins and needles while I await the verdict) and the...

Hello everyone! I hope you've had a lovely summer and managed some relaxing days and nights. I thoroughly enjoyed the summer months, spending a week in Thunder Bay at the start of June visiting family and a few trips to friends' cottages after that. Ottawa...

So tomorrow is the day! The When Last Seen launch is from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30th at Irene's Pub (5th and Bank). We'll start 'the talk' and reading around 3:30 with a special guest appearing closer to 4:00. I hope you...

We're barreling toward the end of April and my summer break from this blog. I will still be posting on 7 Criminal Minds blogspot every other Monday - here is my post for this week, thanking some folks who helped me along the way. I'll be...