9 Steps to Building Self-esteem

My article was published on WomanlyWoman.com - I like it!  Hoping you do too. Let me know how the 9 Steps work for you - would love your feedback. Be well, everyone. Michèle  

The Morning Show – CHEX TV

I'll be appearing on live TV on the morning of my book launch, that's Tuesday, February 21 @ 8:20 a.m. It's a short segment - just a five-minute interview - so watch you don't blink! I've always liked Teresa Kaszuba, The Morning Show's co-host and interviewer; she's down-to-earth, friendly and she has a beautiful, forthcoming …

The Sewing Studio – Learn it. Make it. Love it.

My book is still waiting to launch, I know, but I couldn't wait to share news of my upcoming project. I will be opening The Sewing Studio, Peterborough's perfect little space to Learn it. Make it. Love it. The space - at 205 Sherbrooke Street - will play double duty as my personal creating studio AND …

Book Review No. 3

The US Book Review is an online publication read by 15,000 subscribers, from readers to bookstore owners and libraries. This is what they had to say about A Joyful Life. Thank you, Jennifer Hummer, for the glowing review! with love, Michèle psst... Only 11 days until the book hits the shelves.

It’s a Playbook

"This moving, personal account of overcoming depression is both a memoir and playbook for using creativity to cope with challenges."  These words are from a recent book review by Barry Silverstein of Forward Reviews. It's my favourite quote. I love that he sees what I wrote as a playbook, since it does highlight some of …

I do it anyway (even when it’s scary)

2017 is about... C e n t e r e d   E x p a n s i o n Those words are set as my theme for the year. I have posted them large on my office wall, where my desk faces. The following affirmations* help guide me in all that I do and …