The Road is one year old today! For those who are not familiar with cattley dogs, I offer you the following sample of life with a heeler puppy: 7:00 a.m. Good lord dog! Could you be any cuter and more affectionate? Smart too! 7:07 a.m. Rodie! For god’s sake, get off the counter/kitchen table, balcony […]

I am proud to announce that I have come up with perhaps the most self-serving competition in the history of the internet. What, you ask, is this contest that has outstripped the breathtaking narcissism and solipsism of our current self-promotional culture? Well, my contest allows you to become a certified Recognized Recommender! Yes, it’s true! […]

for awarding The Truth Commission its fourth starred review! The review will be out in the March/April edition. I will consider that marvelous news and the Scotch Egg I’m going to eat at brunch with the Underpants Mechanic (a.k.a. my husband) this weekend my Valentine’s day treat.

in the Globe and Mail this weekend! RepublicofDirt_Globe_final(1) Ads are deeply satisfying when they are for one’s own work. Am I right? Heh.

Republic of Dirt is nearly upon us. Join in the festivities! Vancouverites are invited to an Incite event in Vancouver, Wednesday, February 25, 7:30 at the Central Library in the Alice MacKay Room. I will be reading from the further adventures of Prudence and Co. Julie Paul will be reading from The Pull of the […]