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A Stellar Purpose III Won Silver!
A Stellar Purpose III wins Silver in the 2025 Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice Awards in the Young Adult Fiction category.
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Feb 242 min read


The Final Chapter Is Here
The Final Chapter Is Here -- A Stellar Purpose III Launches! All three books in the trilogy are now available through major retailers.
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Oct 29, 20252 min read


Help Me Choose the Final Cover!
The third and final book in the A Stellar Purpose trilogy is on its way—and I need your help to choose the perfect cover to bring this incredible journey to a close.
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Jul 1, 20251 min read


Why I Chose the Name OceanStorm Publishing
When I set out to launch my own publishing company, I knew the name had to mean something. Not just to me, but to the stories I tell, the values I hold, and the readers I hope to reach. It had to be personal. Powerful. True. And so, OceanStorm Publishing was born—a name inspired by the middle names of my two daughters, and by everything they represent.
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Jun 9, 20252 min read


A New Chapter Begins
That's right, the award-winning A Stellar Purpose trilogy will soon be republished under the OceanStorm imprint. Same stories. New home. A milestone that feels both personal and powerful.
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May 20, 20251 min read


The Epic Conclusion
This book marks the culmination of an adventure that has spanned three novels, bringing together all the twists, challenges, and victories that my characters—and my readers—have been waiting for.
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May 19, 20251 min read


Why I Love Speaking with Students
Whether I’m explaining how a book goes from idea to print, or diving into the big themes behind my A Stellar Purpose trilogy—environmental protection, animal rights, social change—what I love most is the spark of connection when students realize they can do it too.
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Apr 14, 20252 min read


A Stellar Purpose II Wins Big!
I’m beyond thrilled to share that A Stellar Purpose II has been recognized by Reader Views in three award categories! This recognition means so much to me as an author committed to writing with both heart and purpose.
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Mar 5, 20252 min read


Another Five-Star Review from Reader Views
The blend of fantasy and real-world issues sets this book apart from typical YA fiction, making it a thought-provokind and educational read.
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Oct 28, 20241 min read


A Stellar Purpose = Mission céleste
Another dream comes true! My debut novel "A Stellar Purpose" is now available in French under the title "Mission céleste".
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Sep 6, 20241 min read


Reviews mean the world to authors!
You want to be featured in one of my future posts, please take a minute and leave a review. Thank you!
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Aug 1, 20241 min read


Author & Creative Artist
Embrace your inner artist! If you wake up in the morning and look forward to working on your project, you're on the right track!
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Jun 4, 20241 min read


I'm featured in SesayArts Magazine!
SesayArts wrote a profile on me and my novels. What an honour!
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Mar 12, 20242 min read


Book Launch — A Stellar Purpose II
Join me on March 17th at 2pm at The Ottawa Bagelshop as I launch my second novel, A Stellar Purpose II.
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Mar 5, 20241 min read


Support our local bookstores!
Dropped off copies of both my novels at several local bookstores!
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Mar 4, 20241 min read


I was on CBC Radio!
I had the honour of joining two local authors as we chatted with Alan Neil of CBC Radio’s All in a Day to help promote a new speaker series.
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Feb 3, 20241 min read


A Stellar Purpose II -- Available for Pre-Order
The second novel in the A Stellar Purpose trilogy is now available for preorder!
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Jan 31, 20242 min read


It’s time to vote!!
Let me know which cover you prefer for my sequel — A Stellar Purpose II.
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Dec 5, 20231 min read


Working with my editor
I’ve spent the past three weeks working with my editor on my sequel. If all goes well, A Stellar Purpose II will come out in early March!
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Nov 22, 20231 min read


I was on local TV!
I was on local TV chatting about A Stellar Purpose. What an awesome experience! Check it out YouTube.
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Nov 4, 20231 min read
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