Friendships

Writing through Panic

Back in early March, before it felt like we were trapped in a lousy cinematic mashup of Chernobyl, Contagion, and Zombieland, I was on a writing

After my beloved dog Leo died, I entered a thick fog of grief. I felt his absence keenly because he was such an integral part of my life,

I often wake up in the middle of the night. Our children are scattered around the world now, so my typical insomnia starts when I wake and

Before buying a house on Prince Edward Island, my husband and I rented places all over the island. Whether we were staying in

After making my first foray to Prince Edward Island with my friend Emily and our four children over twenty years ago, I returned to

Like most writers, I spend hours alone and doodling on my laptop, even on Saturday nights. Until recently, I had zero interest in fist-bumping people

One of my favorite things about being a writer is having the chance to meet other writers whose books I admire. I probably admire few books

Whenever I speak to aspiring writers at libraries or bookstores, I inevitably hear stories like these from women: “I used to write, but

It's easy to be miserable after the holidays. Maybe you created a perfect holiday with your family, and you're grieving now