Writing a book is an act of courage. So is reading one, especially if it’s a topic that scares the bejesus out of you — like losing your parents, losing your democracy, or watching your country lose its humanity while you still have yours.
Aim to Push Boundaries
Originally published in July 2025 in Blog, Books on Grief
Inking Your Grief
Originally published in May 2025 in Blog, Books on Grief, Grief
Grief and the Truth About Life
Originally published in April 2025 in Blog, Grief
Social media is mostly broken. But there are sporadic green shoots pushing through the muck that show human progress is possible and necessary. One of those shoots is our return to acknowledging grief in public. I’m talking about the hand-in-hand social media meme that announces the passing of a parent, spouse, friend or pet. (I’ve […]
Comfort on Mother’s Day
Originally published in April 2025 in Blog
A Best Book of 2024
Originally published in December 2024 in Blog, Books, Books on Grief
Gan Arts Fest
Originally published in September 2024 in Blog, Books on Grief, Books on Parental Loss, Gift Ideas, Grief, Pen Jar Productions
My Mother’s Spice Tins
Originally published in August 2024 in Blog, Books on Grief, Books on Parental Loss, Grief, Toronto Illustrators
My book is heading to the library
Originally published in July 2024 in Blog, Books on Grief, Books on Parental Loss, Grief
Cutting Room Floor
Originally published in July 2024 in Blog, Books on Grief, Books on Parental Loss, Toronto Illustrators