The story of Antar and Abla is a story like no other: Historically correct, yet of such mythical proportions that had Shakespeare, Scheherazade and Steven Spielberg knocked their heads together for one thousand and one nights they could not have produced a more satisfying narrative.
After writing down a list titled “25 reasons I love my body” I began to notice radical changes in my perspective. I share this simple yet powerful tool with you hoping it has similar results in your life.
Pandemic times require philosophical questioning of the new normal
My lockdown uniform makes me think of The Dude from Big Lebowski. That leads me to deep contemplation about flip-flops. I know that some might laugh at them, but I see many possibilities for the humble flip-flops.
Watch me as I examine all the shoes in my closet searching for inspiration for my next novel. What your shoes say about you depends on your perspective.
“Hard times require furious dancing” so wrote Alice Walker. But, what happens when the hard times are over and furious dancing remains.
Recently a Canadian Hockey legend chided immigrants for not wearing a poppy on Remembrance day on T.V. which he interprets as a sign of disrespect for his way of life. I am one of those people ( an immigrant to Canada) who doesn’t wear a poppy and here are my reasons.
From October 2018 till October 2019, I videotaped myself at 4 different points to track my transformation. Watch what happens. How I lost 50 pounds? I wrote down all my secrets.
For Halloween 2019, I decided to dress as Carmen from Opera Carmen. A few years ago I got to attend the opera at a roman amphitheater in Verona Italy and I still feel inspired by it.
Distracting myself from empty nest blues by placing myself in a “fish out of water” adventure. Here are highlights from my trip to China.
What is your favorite dress? Here are 26 types of dresses for you to choose from.
I applied makeup for 60 days. I went from “I suck at makeup” to a life altering realization.
How reading Scheherazade Goes West by Fatima Mernissi triggers a crazy unique idea for a novel that turns out not to be that unique after all.
The July 2019 edition of Point Grey Living features an article about me.
How to host dinner for 50 at home and learn to enjoy the experience. Practical tips and recipes included. Are you looking for recipes for a crowd of 50? If yes then I got you covered.
Having had the experience of a reader and a writer I reflect on some of my favorite quotes about writing.
There is a pure joy of dancing that can only be expressed one way. I put on some music and start dancing in the living room.
To create a words into images animation video, I come up with a handful of images that I base the project around.
Have you ever been stuck in a traffic jam that made you hate the whole world and hate yourself?
A pile of money from Breaking Bad teaches me an important life lesson
Do you have a favorite bag? What your handbag says about you? Here is my favorite bag in the world. I love the story mine tells about me.
There are weird things to write about and then there weird things to research while writing a novel. And finally there the family’s reaction.
How to build yourself a crown by using a paper crown template that I designed for you.
Imagine you are driving a car through heartbreak city trying to find an exit. What twists and turns would you take to make it through?
Beyoncé in a yellow dress lets go of the baseball bat after discovering a novel that helps her understand the nature of heartbreak.
Countdown of days till book launch is 10. Let us count the days together.
