Today I took a trip down memory lane by visiting the place where I graduated from (and worked) many years ago. I haven’t stepped foot on campus for about 8 years, and York University has changed more than I expected. … Read More »Getting a dose of my past leaves me with many questions
I was invited by Kim Smuga-Otto and Renee Nelson, hosts for the Words to Write By Podcast, to speak about scene goals and whether my own book, Hold on please, Emily, followed Jack Bickham’s writing advice in his book, Scenes & Structure. Today, the… Read More »Featured on Words to Write By Podcast
You might not realize, but conversing with others actually helps you learn more about yourself. When you have a discussion with others, you begin to think about things they said. If they share a story about themselves overcoming adversity, you’ll… Read More »How conversations with others allow you to self-reflect
Thanks for tuning in the past few weeks to read up on great conversation starters, and getting to know me better. I got a few messages from my readers who asked, what are some questions you shouldn’t ask. So, I… Read More »Things to never ask until …
My family and I spent a few days 2-weeks ago in Foresters Falls where we went rafting and camping at OWL Rafting. OWL (Ottawa Whitewater Leaders) Rafting is a three generation family destination with a unique whitewater rafting experience on the… Read More »OWL Rafting & Camping
Shower thoughts are small (and perhaps insignificant) things that come to mind when we have a moment of silence. They are things that are honestly random, but when you think more carefully about it, it makes you wonder. My son… Read More »Shower Thoughts
Today I’m feeling a bit sluggish. I just want to slouch, be lazy, and do absolutely nothing. Why you might ask? Well, because it’s the end of the month and I’m out of energy. Sometimes I envy snails. They can… Read More »Feeling sluggish
To celebrate 1-month post-launch, I teamed up with Diksha, book blogger, to conduct a giveaway for my book, Wise Up Stand Up. Here are the rules for this giveaway: Follow the IG handle of author @doris.siu.writes and book blogger @book_riot006. Mention 2 friends… Read More »IG Giveaway: Win A Free Copy of Wise Up, Stand Up
Talking about seasons is almost like talking about weather. Some people say your conversation goes downhill when you start asking about the weather or checking the time, but when it comes to your favourite season question, it can lead to… Read More »What’s your fav season?
“I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. On… Read More »On this day …