If you’ve been reading my blogs or book, you'll know about my search for my family, my blood relatives. Last night I found another family - authors and poets. I was invited to speak about my book, The Golden Daughter , at AfterWords, week-long literary festival, a staple of the arts scene in Halifax.  I was speaking at Cafe Lara in the north end of Halifax, at an event officially called Seven Up. But it's more generally known as the annual midweek festival freakout. I've got to tell you I...

My stepfather, Frank Uzarowski, had an amazing talent for meeting strangers. He’d casually strike up a conversation and before they knew...

Yes, dreams really do come true! On Sunday September 14, 2025, we launched my book, The Golden Daughter . And what a launch it was. All...