Monthly Archives: December 2023

Writing and publishing books is not only about the writing: there are decisions about marketing, pricing, book dimensions, hard cover, paperback, audio and e-book, and cover design. Right now, I am reviewing cover designs for my upcoming novel Letters from … Continue reading →

I awoke before dawn, looked out the window to see the sunrise cracking between the clouds. The forecast was for sunny or overcast skies. After a quick breakfast I was off to my area to scour for birds. Scouring is … Continue reading →

Tomorrow I don my boots and sling my binoculars around my neck to step out with scores of other keen birders on one of Vancouver’s oldest traditions – the annual Christmas Bird Count. The first count in North America started … Continue reading →