It has been a while since I've been able to post.
It has been about 4 weeks since the fire and life is slowly but surely getting back to normal.
The first month we stayed in a hotel , which had some of the comforts we were used to. On Friday, we moved into a new apartment, close to our old building. ( The building will take about 6-8 months to renovate)
The last few days, I've been shopping up a storm. It is very interesting how we take things for granted. On Friday afternoon, we realized we didn't have a bed, or pillows, sheets and towels. Well, time to shop!
On Saturday, I was very happy to finally cook for myself again but realized.... I have not pots or pans to do so. Off to the store once again.
We are literally starting over again. My husband and I look at it as a new beginning. We were very lucky to come out alive and also that we had insurance. For those of you who don't have content insurance, I would stongly advise to get it. It will be the best $20,- per month that you will spend.
Next week, I will get a new computer and I hope to get back into the swing of things. I am looking forward to writing again. I have so much to say.
I am looking forward to starting up again with the promotions of my first book "A Winter Solstice Celebration"
I am just finishing Freddy's story and hope to introduce you to him fairly soon.
I am also working on a story to honour my beatiful cats. They both died in the fire, but will live on in their adventure book (s).
'till next time
DiDi
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Caring nature of our fellow human beings
When I posted my last blog, I was leading a very busy and hectic but very good life. On April 4/09 my life turned up side down. The building I lived in burnt down. We all got out in time except for one person who sadly died. Also 4 cats, of which one of mine also died.
To tell you about the goodness of our fellow man, I had to start with this horrible story. My husband and I are- thank goodness- alright. We are a bit emotional still, but in time we will be able to go on.
It has touched my heart how all the people in our community and in the rest of the city have reacted. There was a lot of concern for our well-being- physical and mental. The city officials were also very concerned and helpful and I know that other tenants are also very grateful to all who have helped and are still helping.
When I ran out of the building I has no shoes on. I borrowed a pair that were too big and when I went to the Eaton Center to buy a new pair, someone gave me a coupon. Another person paid for our breakfast one morning. Everyone asks how we are and wants to help. We had to put posters up for the cats that got lost and everyone was helpful. we did get calls and found my youngest one. I know that in the scheme of things they are small things. But, they meant a lot to me and my husband.
One of my main concerns, after I knew what was going on was that my computer- where I have my manuscripts- won't work. I have been told that they can recover the information so keep your fingers crossed. I will in due time introduce you to my next character, Freddy.
I want to thank everyone for all their help and concern. I will keep in touch and work on the last little bits of my manuscript with Freddy. He is also very eager to meet all of you!
To tell you about the goodness of our fellow man, I had to start with this horrible story. My husband and I are- thank goodness- alright. We are a bit emotional still, but in time we will be able to go on.
It has touched my heart how all the people in our community and in the rest of the city have reacted. There was a lot of concern for our well-being- physical and mental. The city officials were also very concerned and helpful and I know that other tenants are also very grateful to all who have helped and are still helping.
When I ran out of the building I has no shoes on. I borrowed a pair that were too big and when I went to the Eaton Center to buy a new pair, someone gave me a coupon. Another person paid for our breakfast one morning. Everyone asks how we are and wants to help. We had to put posters up for the cats that got lost and everyone was helpful. we did get calls and found my youngest one. I know that in the scheme of things they are small things. But, they meant a lot to me and my husband.
One of my main concerns, after I knew what was going on was that my computer- where I have my manuscripts- won't work. I have been told that they can recover the information so keep your fingers crossed. I will in due time introduce you to my next character, Freddy.
I want to thank everyone for all their help and concern. I will keep in touch and work on the last little bits of my manuscript with Freddy. He is also very eager to meet all of you!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
I'm back again!
Hello Everyone,
It has been a while since I have posted a blog.
My only excuse is that time has passed me by.
I've been working very hard on my next book as well as developing my new web-site.
I've also been planning my marketing and PR strategies so that more children and their parents can hear about "A Winter Solstice Celebration" and its environmental message.
The development of my web site is coming along and will be more children friendly than the one I have now.
I hope to have it up by the the middle of April. I will certainly send a blog to you when we have the launch.
I am very excited to meet with a team of PR experts next week who are going to advise and help in this area.
Last but not least, I would like to introduce you to Freddy. Freddy is the character in my next book. He is a small sparrow who likes his french fries too much. He ends up too heavy and cannot fly. With his friends, Alfie, Jeanie and Robby he has a lot of adventures as they try to help him lose his big belly.
It has been a while since I have posted a blog.
My only excuse is that time has passed me by.
I've been working very hard on my next book as well as developing my new web-site.
I've also been planning my marketing and PR strategies so that more children and their parents can hear about "A Winter Solstice Celebration" and its environmental message.
The development of my web site is coming along and will be more children friendly than the one I have now.
I hope to have it up by the the middle of April. I will certainly send a blog to you when we have the launch.
I am very excited to meet with a team of PR experts next week who are going to advise and help in this area.
Last but not least, I would like to introduce you to Freddy. Freddy is the character in my next book. He is a small sparrow who likes his french fries too much. He ends up too heavy and cannot fly. With his friends, Alfie, Jeanie and Robby he has a lot of adventures as they try to help him lose his big belly.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
A Successful WEN First Annual Showcase!
Hi Everyone
The WEN First Annual Book Showcase was a great success. Thank you all for showing up and supporting me!
I would like to welcome all the new people who have signed up for my blog! I look forward to sharing my book adventures with you.
There were a lot of people to talk to and introduce my book to. The Showcase generated a lot of interest for "A Winter Solstice Celebration" as well as for my next book which I will introduce to you in the next few weeks.
We had TV coverage and once I know when it will air, I will certainly post it so that you can all watch.
DiDi
The WEN First Annual Book Showcase was a great success. Thank you all for showing up and supporting me!
I would like to welcome all the new people who have signed up for my blog! I look forward to sharing my book adventures with you.
There were a lot of people to talk to and introduce my book to. The Showcase generated a lot of interest for "A Winter Solstice Celebration" as well as for my next book which I will introduce to you in the next few weeks.
We had TV coverage and once I know when it will air, I will certainly post it so that you can all watch.
DiDi
Friday, February 13, 2009
Book Showcase at the Gladstone hotel in Toronto
Very Exciting news!
On February 18, 2008 I will be featured in the FIRST ANNUAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE
at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto.
Below is the invitation: Hope to see you all there!! I'd like to meet you all!
On February 18, 2008 I will be featured in the FIRST ANNUAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE
at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto.
Below is the invitation: Hope to see you all there!! I'd like to meet you all!
Host: Writers and Editors Network
Location: The Gladstone Hotel
1214, Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6 Canada
When:Wednesday, February 18, 7:00PM
Phone:905-823-9174
WELCOME TO OUR FIRST ANNUAL AUTHOR SHOWCASE
Featuring 19 authors and their books.
Meet the authors and get your own signed copy of the book.
Admission: Free
Music: Howard Lopez,
Courtesy:Soundscape Productions
Light refreshments will be served
Monday, January 26, 2009
Expansion into Quebec
As a Christmas gift, I gave my French mother-in-law, who lives in Quebec, my book. Even though English is her Second Language, she took the time to read "A Winter Solstice Celebration". When she came to visit us this week, she told us, that she laughed at the funny antics of the animals and she smiled to see how Miya helped the animals. She really enjoyed the story.
Now my book is doing the rounds through the rest of the Quebec part of my family, young and old.
This of course has set the stage to go forward to translate into french for all of the Quebecois to enjoy "A Winter Solstice Celebration"
Now my book is doing the rounds through the rest of the Quebec part of my family, young and old.
This of course has set the stage to go forward to translate into french for all of the Quebecois to enjoy "A Winter Solstice Celebration"
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Fans on the subway
Well, today I took the subway. As always, I'm very aware of the children, so that I can promote and share my book with as many as possible. I have an "avtivity flyer" for the children that has crossword puzzles and other word games on it. The children like it because it is fun. The parents like it, because it is educational.
I gave the two girls my flyer and they immediately started to solve the crossword puzzle. While at Christie station a little boy and his dad entered the train. I gave him a flyer as well. He sat near the two little girls and they started talking to him. They put their heads together and were working together to solve the puzzles. When the train arrived at the Yonge/Bloor, I waved good-bye, but the children were too busy and hardly waved good-bye. I was very honoured that they were too busy with my flyer.
I gave the two girls my flyer and they immediately started to solve the crossword puzzle. While at Christie station a little boy and his dad entered the train. I gave him a flyer as well. He sat near the two little girls and they started talking to him. They put their heads together and were working together to solve the puzzles. When the train arrived at the Yonge/Bloor, I waved good-bye, but the children were too busy and hardly waved good-bye. I was very honoured that they were too busy with my flyer.
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