I arrived 30 minutes early and waited for her at the bar — At that time (4 PM), you would usually find me in a conference room, artificially lowering my voice to signal power and confidence to the other directors sitting with me. But that Thursday, I had what she called a pre-date. We were supposed to meet to discuss the opportunity of…

My Internet Shopping Habit Fuelled a Fantasy — I love Internet shopping. While it doesn’t give me quite the same buzz I get from moving amongst people and seeing the latest clothes, accessories, and home decorating items displayed artfully in shops, it provides the opportunity to buy any time, day or night. …

She always had everything under control — until she didn’t — Monica graduated top of her class when she trained to be an executive secretary. She always had a perfect score in typing, knew the ins and outs of maintaining an agenda, and her shorthand was better than any other trainee the school had ever seen. On top of all that…

If the devil whispered into your ear that he loves you, would you believe him? — I read the email again and again, my heart beating with power inside my chest. I did it! I passed all the interview tests for the job at Winters Software Solutions. Standing up, I bounced and spun around the room, squealing with joy. This was my dream job. I hoped…

It’s fiction and fantasy, but apart from these two flaws — it’s perfect! — Maybe it’s because I love how Patrick Metzger looks in the pictures of his About Me story, but I found myself clicking on his 40-min read yesterday. I was sitting in my favorite armchair with a large cup of hot cocoa and an afternoon free of social engagements. …

Those that can, do; those that can’t, talk too much — We all know the type of guy. The type whose ego writes cheques he can’t cash with personality, conversational skill, or hygiene. And let’s not even start on, ahem, bedroom talents. But he’ll tell you he’s God’s gift to women, he’s beating off chicks, gals, and broads with a stick…

Reading has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, and some of my favorite settings make it into my writing — When I was a pre-teen, and way into my teen years, I read one book after the other. So many times my father called me to come outside, and I called back from my room, where I lay stretched out on my bed: “When I’m done with this page.” And…

What exactly do rich people do all day? That’s a fair question, and, as a former trophy wife, you’d think I’d have a good answer. The word “shady” comes to mind. Sorry that I can’t be more specific. My husband is probably not what you’d call “ethical,” but he treated…

The inception of Thoraminta and Friends — Now they know I’m a writer, family, and friends will sometimes ask if they are the inspiration behind the characters in my stories. I confess the answer is yes! I don’t use everything about an individual, but take strands. …