by PDR-Kellie | May 24, 2018 | Creativity, Nature, Publications, Swarm, World, Writing Life
It’s been hot here in Manitoba. Forest fires are already raging north of us and the birds regularly stop by to take sips out of our birdbath. Meanwhile, down in the U.S., the government recently decided to do away with all the regulations that were put in place...
by PDR-Kellie | Mar 3, 2016 | Contemplations, Dreams, Mowat, Novel, Process, Seasons, Swarm, Writing Life
I admit it: I’m procrastinating. That is what you’d call spending half an hour planning a wedding vow renewal ceremony in Vegas after a deal popped up in my email, right? Instead of addressing Chapter Thirteen, I’ve picked the hotel (the Mirage,...
by PDR-Kellie | Dec 3, 2015 | Contemplations, Creativity, Novel, Pets, Process, Swarm, Writing Life
It’s just before 4 a.m. I’ve woken up, my eyes springing open because a) the cat came to me, wanting to be held, and b) I think I’ve messed up my novel’s time-line. So, I’m in our guest-room, trying to unravel this dilemma, knowing the only real way to fix it is to...
by PDR-Kellie | Oct 1, 2015 | Events, Music, Novel, Ontario, Recommended, Swarm, Travel, Writing Life
You have to hear this song. I mean, really. Really. Take a minute out of your busy life, click play, and listen. Because it’s so good. [youtube width=”430″ height=”325″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA1J0JMRAQk[/youtube] I had tears in my...
by PDR-Kellie | Sep 25, 2014 | Contemplations, Reviews, Swarm, Writers, Writing Life
I’ve been so busy, pushing forward into future work, and mentoring other writers, that I only remembered yesterday that my baby, my first novel, turned one this month! So, happy book birthday, Swarm! There was no party, and I haven’t posted photos on...
