Tag Archive: The Amity

Mar 12

Editors, Hidden Heroes of Words

The Amity is now back from review by my editor, the indomitable J.P. Hansen. He is coaching me to make every word shine, to cut out the extraneous and to polish the MS in a way which makes for a good read. Much has been written about how “Indies” are somehow less than professional, that …

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Feb 28

A New World

I recently attended the funeral of my husband’s life-long friend’s wife.  It was my fear that this would bring back negative emotions from my husband’s passing less than a year ago.  It did bring emotions, but not in the way I expected. Admittedly, the past few years have been difficult watching my soulmate succumb to …

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Nov 15

It’s A New World For Me…

As I sit among the boxes filled with my possessions in my new condo, it occurred to me that it has been some time since life has allowed me the luxury to post on this blog. Our forty-first anniversary happened the long weekend in September, and I admit honestly, it hit me like a fist …

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Sep 08

Do Ghosts and Spirits Need Refuge?

Where does a group of ghosts and their army chillax (chill out and relax) without disturbing mortals, and safe from dark demons? This is a difficult decision. In the first book of the Genetrix trilogy, the Amity does indeed seek refuge to regroup, discover their special gifts, and to become the kick-ass commando squad the …

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Aug 25

Another Amity Character

A vacation is a wonderful thing. It clears the mind and soothes the tired, enabling a refreshed and new outlook on many things, including writing. Another Member of the Amity joins the World of Genetrix page, Sir Alesdair of Murdoach, King of the Murdoach clan when he was murdered. He is Rupert’s ancestor, and lived …

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Aug 10

Ghostly Appearances

In my last post, I lamented my inability to upload a drawing of Lady Charlotte of Lachlaich, the Genetrix of my new series. I don’t scroll to the bottom of my home page that often; it runs a side show of the Posts.  Imagine my shock to see the picture there and not in the …

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Aug 03

Thunder, Lightning and Spirits

I love a good storm, whether I’m sitting in the comfort and safety of my home (sometimes with spirits) while the thunder booms and the lightning flashes through the window pane, or reading about one in a good book. It’s invigorating. There is something about the noise and light and power that mesmerizes. After a …

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Jul 15

Summertime, and the Living is – Busy!

Today is a hazy July day, the temperature is perfectly comfortable, and there is a slight zephyr of breeze to assist the butterflies as they go about their business among the brightly colored flowers. No matter how busy life becomes, sometime I must remind myself to stop and smell the flowers, or at least take a moment …

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Jul 02

Edits, Outlines and New Caricatures

Best wishes to everyone celebrating our nations’ birthdays. Hopefully, everyone had a wonderful Canada Day and will enjoy the Fourth of July. My sojourn to the lovely city of Edmonton was filled full and much was accomplished. It was delightful to spend time with my sister and her family.  Each city has its own flavour …

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Jun 25

A New Week, a New Place, a New Genetrix Character

A week flies by in the blink of an eye.and I wonder where it went.  Then I remember: getting my life  into a semblance of order, flying to Grande Prairie, Alberta to judge some very nice dogs and reconnect with some very nice people, and a visit with my sister and her family .Sometimes, being …

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