Hiking in America: West Maui Mountains, Hawai’i

Maui’s West Maui Mountains offer easy to challenging hikes with stunning views of razorback peaks, plunging valleys, and lush coastal scenes.   Hiking in West Maui Mountains, Maui, Hawai’...

The Writing Life: Self-care and what it looks like for me as a writer

Self-care is a choice. It means facing stresses and cravings and being brave enough to clear out garbage in order to live a joy-filled, responsible, and productive writing life.   This week I read Sa...

The Writing Life: Seeker at Matheson Brook, a year of observation and reflection

A year of nature observation and reflection in Nova Scotia leads to Seeker at Matheson Brook, a book filled with love for the earth, rural life, and family. Every writer has more than one project on t...

The Writing Life: Braver Than You Know, a journey into fiction

A writing journey leads to Braver Than You Know, a love story with a breath of fresh air, a whisper of grace, and an enthralling taste of suspense.   Although I’m primarily a non-fiction writer...