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why writers drink, and other funny stories
**Warning** Full bore pity party about how hard it is to write, plus a glimpse of my desk.

giddyup!
The website is live and the “Fall of Anne” (perhaps a new phrase should be considered?) is almost complete.

tideline
Celebrating poetry month with my poem tideline, part of the 2026 LAND & SEA Poetry Walk in Downtown Courtenay
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inbetween, video
a new recording captures the dreamlike piece inbetween
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poetry pause
chess moves, was published Dec. 16, 2025 as the Poetry Pause selection from the Leasue of Canadian Poets.
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Two publishing credits
Sharing two publishing credits in the Sea & Cedar magazine, which also featured artist, Donna Dubock.
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Key of Sea — a retreat and a byline
Singing circles on the seashore created amazing memories and a light-hearted article that was published in InHabit magazine.
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family ties
A poem on the theme of family, titled “in your bones”, features on the storefront window of Uranus Gifts in Courtenay BC.
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