Empowering women

As I'm writing my short stories on relationships, it pains me to think of loving women who are living in denial when they find out their men have lied and cheated on them. Living in a "dishonest reality" can cause stress and anxiety that erodes self-esteem. Women who fall in love and give everything to their men deserve truth and respect. Here is an article with sound advice for women to gain back their self-worth, and move towards a more honest and hopeful future. 

The same could apply for men who have been lied to, but somehow I hear more stories about women being hurt. If you have any stories to share, I'd love to hear from you ...

As I continue with my writing, and try to understand the complicated emotions, dependencies, and manipulations in relationships, I thought I'd share some articles that identify deceptive behaviours. When people care deeply for partners who betray them, they need to protect their own emotional health first and seek professional help if necessary. 

How to know someone is lying

Signs of a pathological liar

Hope

A poem from my book Island Lovers, Poems and Images of Mauritius, 

with the accompanying photo I took on the island. 

Hope

I was lost and grey

an ocean filled with tears

from the dark clouds

a shaft of light broke free

silver slivers of hope

twinkled on the surface

and my forlorn heart

glided with equanimity

bearing no fear

towards uncertainty

Toronto Light Fest at the Distillery District

Fun at the Toronto Light Fest at the Distillery District.

So inspiring to see such creativity in our city ... just love it.

Check it out. It goes on till March 12th.

Spreading my wings ...

Spreading my wings like these geese along Humber Bay Park, or at least trying to.

Always a lot of work behind those flapping wings, at times frustrating, at other times exhilarating.

Writing a collection of short stories that delves into the complications of romantic relationships ... 

Island Lovers, Poems and Images of Mauritius at Indigo Yonge & Eglinton

Hope to see you at Indigo Yonge & Eglinton. It'll be nice to meet new readers and catch up with friends.

If you happen to be looking for a Valentine's gift, come by and check Island Lovers.

Great start to New Year 2017

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year 2017 

Glad to let you know that my book, The Coral Heart was sold out in Mauritius, 

and a third edition, with addition of edited excerpts, is now available on the island at 

All Bookcourt stores 

and

Petrusmok bookstore, Hennessy Park Hotel. 

The second edition, the ebook is still available on amazon, 

and the first edition is still available in Canada. 

The French edition is still in progress and will be coming out by end of 2017.