Author Archives: Linda O'Connor

Whether you have one father, two fathers, a step-father, or an honorary father, and if you’re blessed to have a grandfather or two, today is the day to stop and be grateful for the many ways in which they enrich … Continue reading →

I’m not sure when I have more quiet time to think and be creative – at 3 a.m. when I’m lying awake or when I go outside for a walk. I’m blessed to live close to a wooded area with … Continue reading →

I had the absolute pleasure of seeing Ellen DeGeneres live last weekend in Toronto. It was an honest, open, and very entertaining conversation about the journey that has taken her to where she is now. She talked about the highs … Continue reading →

After writing and editing, the next biggest task for a writer is to promote their work. You have to let people know about it if you’d like them to read it. Different authors tackle this in different ways. Some do … Continue reading →

What I enjoy most about the holidays are our family traditions. For a long time I’ve lived in a different city than my mom. So for the past ten years or so, I’ve made it a tradition to send twenty-five gifts … Continue reading →

I love walking through my neighbourhood admiring the gardens. I’m more of a “tidy” gardener. I like it when the flowers are neat and are given plenty of space. I figure it encourages them to grow – and any boost … Continue reading →

Have you ever walked out of an interview wishing you could go back and do it over? Well, maybe you shouldn’t beat yourself up – there are probably more factors than you think influencing the hiring process, and there’s growing … Continue reading →