I have had the honour and privilege of reading “Reg Goes Swimming” to many, many children over the past 6 months since my book Reg Goes Swimming was published. This is the greatest joy of being a writer of children’s literature: the children, themselves. I just adore them. I am drawn to their wonder and engagement and enthusiasm for Reg, as a character. They make it all worthwhile.
I am very grateful for the following people’s involvement in writing reviews for my first book, Reg Goes Swimming. This is a public “thank you” to them and acknowledgment of the time they took to read my initial draft, prior to publication, along with acknowledgement of the time they gave to write a review for my …
I am not much for New Year’s Resolutions, as would be 2/3 of Canadians. Go figure. It appears I am in good company. However, two specific people, friends of mine, have unknowingly inspired me to write. That is, to write again. Without making much ado about this, shoving fanfare to the side (for if I …
This is not about lowering standards, convictions or expectations that I have for myself. It is about lowering the expectations I have for others. And in the process, allowing people to be the marvelous creation they were meant to be. Not long ago, I was at a parade. We were running late, as per usual. …
