I am soooo not a risk taker. I like my life with guarantees, thank you very much, at least when I can get them. Playing it safe always seemed wise while raising five kids and sending them all to college. So that’s my reason for always maintaining my day job (teaching) throughout my writing career. [...]

We’ve been saying for years that everyone’s a critic–but it has never been more true than now, thanks to the internet.  On-line, you can review movies, doctors, bloggers, books, auto mechanics and contractors.  You can even review other people’s reviews!  Was this helpful?  yes? no?  And nowadays, when I finish something I enjoy, like a [...]

Welcome Birgit Davis-Todd, an Executive Editor with Harlequin Books based in Toronto. When she’s not looking for that next new voice she’s out sailing the Great Lakes and enjoying hockey. She’d love to see submissions from both new and veteran writers. This is Harlequin’s 60th anniversary — how long have you worked for the company, [...]

Last week, writing away on my work in progress, it became necessary for a lead character to be subjected to a goat attack. This happens every minute of the day to a writer somewhere in the world. Hard-working writer is chugging along with a wip, and suddenly s/he needs to know the ins and outs [...]