Tag along as I write 'Never Blood Outdoors!' - a high-action family trope post-apocalyptic monster story perfect for tweens.

A short poem about an unexpected encounter with my late father: "This Morning I Hugged My Dad" touches on a moment of love and loss.

Have a peek into the 2024 Word Awards press release and learn more about my new WIP: a dystopian MG family-centered monster thriller novel.

My WRITER'S BRAIN is on a Break so I am taking a week to reset with drawing, reading, and wandering in the nature around me.

I think... Can I be an author without my novel published? I did have one story published in Mary Jane's Farm magazine a couple of years...

When a small man appears with sage advice, it's wise to listen especially if it's The Billy-Blind.

Discover the captivating tale of Jonah, the ringleader of the only traveling circus in the world, in this dystopian/utopian vignette.

Imagine the fun you could have in a family of avian shapeshifters. In Gazing with Eyes Shut, SJ heads to the skies to search for her sister.

Unleash your imagination with 'Walking on Ceilings' and explore the joy of dreaming big. Dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds.

Discover Ani's most read adult genre authors, from magical realism to dystopian fiction.

Discover the tale of Baby Johann, the Maker of Monsters that begins with an annoying encounter but ends up pure fantasy.

Discover Ani's Summer Friday Faves: Favourite Fairytales featuring Hans Christian Anderson's The Wild Swans & Snow White and Red Rose.

Explore the dystopian/utopian world in 'The Towering Poplar Sighs' - a short vignette of survival, family, and the blessings of nature.

Discover the comedic genius of Gary Larson and Bill Watterson, Ani's Summer Friday Faves' Favourite Cartoonists.

Explore Ani's top picks for teen series in her Summer Friday Faves! Find out which series made the cut.

Read 'For What It's Worth' dystopian vignette where tween Elle is bound and left to wait for her pack as a punishment for her rebellion.

Discover 'Ani's Friday Book Faves with this week's Favourite Children's Storybooks': From heartwarming classics to emotional tales.

In Marsh Girl, I fantasize about a beautiful ritual beginning with the sun over a marsh, sparked by my time on Vancouver Island.

Discover Ani's Favourite Middle School Aged Author Collections from Roald Dahl to Kate DiCamillo.