Tag: Personal
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Citizenship Achieved
In August 2015, we left everything we’d ever known. That’s a big statement. A heavy one. Full of unknowns, challenges, and anxiety. But it didn’t hold us back; we were determined. Our adventure led us across continents, exposed us to diverse cultures and languages, and tempered us in ways we couldn’t imagine. But it took…
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Exploring Elbow Falls
Towards the end of June, we spent some time admiring the beauty of Elbow Falls. This is the perfect spot if you’re looking for picturesque scenery and short, family-friendly hikes in Kananaskis. You can reach the looped route to the falls from paved walkways, and though there are some stairs, they are easily accessible. Other…
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Let’s Talk About Debut Novels
What is it about a debut that the world so adores? But not just any old debut, mind you—we want a newcomer with a story of runaway success and broken, no shattered, records. The debut novel must tick all the boxes: perfect characters, compelling storylines, breathtaking descriptions, an endless list of awards, and impending movie…
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Half-Year Life Update
This post is a triumph. After the longest-ever absence from my blog, I wrote to you on the 20th of February 2023 and committed to one new post every week. And I kept it up. We’re in July, and I’m still here. I know that doesn’t sound like much, but I’m coming to you live…
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Inexpensive Market Displays
Many of us picked up new hobbies during the pandemic, and our homes are chock-full of the cool stuff we’ve been making. So, it’s no surprise that home-based businesses are everywhere, and the call to support small is trending. My social feeds are buzzing with inspirational stories, tips, and ideas for creators who want to…
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New Experiences – Spring Market
I attended my first ever craft market as a vendor on Saturday. Was I a ball of anxiety/anticipation? Yes. Yes, I was. But was it worth it? Totally. You know, putting yourself out there in this way is super scary. What if people don’t like my product? What if I don’t sell enough to cover…
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Auroras From Our Deck
Everyone in my house is slightly aurora crazy. Okay, not ‘slightly’. And last night, the sky basically exploded. We were out there in the cold until well after midnight, totally overwhelmed by dancing ribbons of light. These were the most vivid auroras we’ve ever experienced. Up until now, we’ve only seen whispers of light on…
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Reconnecting Creativity
Okay guys, it’s time to get real here. If you’ve been around the blog, you’ll have read all about my struggle with writer’s block and the burnout that caused it. I’ve tried to be as honest as possible about both things (without sacrificing my personal space) because I feel like I have the platform to…
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Signs of Life
Okay, you guys. This is not a drill. I’m glad to announce I’m officially back on the blog. I dropped off of the face of the planet without much of an explanation, and I’m sorry about that. My Patreon tribe still saw posts, art, and heard my chancing accent via podcast episodes, but I just…
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Writing Retreat to Rocky Mountain House
My family and friends were lucky enough to go on a mid-week retreat to a fantabulous cabin just outside of Rocky Mountain House. My plan for this retreat was to WRITE and I’m happy to report I managed to revise a few chapters of Book 3. The setting was ideal for writing. Loads of gorgeous…
Yolandie Horak 