*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* Amanda West Lewis’ new Young Adult novel, set in Toronto in the late 1960s, asks hard questions about political engagement, trust in governments and police, and the human cost of war, according to Groundwood Books, which provided Focus. Click. Wind. to me, through Kingstonist, free of charge, to allow […]
Goodfood is a great choice for busy Canadian families
*Sponsored content* Meal kit food boxes are everywhere. If you’re like me, you haven’t considered them because you have picky kids and, even though life is way too busy, you also like crafting dinners (most of the time.) When Goodfood reached out to me to ask if I was interested in trying a box and […]
Alice the Cat explores grief, love through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl
*Note: Smith Publicity provided me with an Advanced Reading Copy of Alice the Cat to facilitate this review.* Middle schooler Tess recently lost her mother to cancer, and feels completely alone in this world, except for her cat Alice. Her father has become a “zombie” since the passing of her mother, and barely even looks […]
On the Beach: descriptive writing Grade 12 English
I am publishing some of my “early writings” – pieces from high school that I’ve rediscovered in basement bins. This one was titled Aaron, as a nod to my significant crush at the time. I open my eyes and discover that I am in a beautiful, warm, sunny place where I am alone with my […]
Horrible Burden: short story from Grade 10 English
I am publishing some of my “early writings” – pieces from high school that I’ve rediscovered in basement bins. I have realized that I now have to rid myself of a horrible burden — the body in the trunk of my car. I discovered it this morning when I went to put my books in […]