Your Life with RA is One Year Old!
Today is the first anniversary of The Book being published! (Well, actually yesterday was, but I’ve been sick so that’s a bit of a delay). Most of my life, I’ve dreamed of having a book with my name on...
View ArticleArthritis Research Centre of Canada Newsletter
Last year, I did some work with the wonderful people at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada, interviewing them about a terrific new opportunity to help people with arthritis keep working. I was...
View ArticleRhaumablog Review of Your Life with RA
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Wren on Rheumablog. She’s an excellent journalist and asked very good questions. Wren has just posted a review of Your Life with Rheumatoid...
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Your Life with RA in Australia and New Zealand
I’ve always wanted to visit the land down under. I don’t actually know if Australians and Kiwis enjoy that term and suspect that a trip to those wonderful countries would enable me to do some personal...
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Me & Dr. B on Health
As you may know, July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Months and not surprisingly, it’s a cause close to my heart. Dr. B. on Health is an excellent program, available both online and in iTunes....
View Article10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor when Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an overwhelming thing. How are you supposed to remember asking the right questions at the right time? Over the past few months, I’ve been part of a...
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Your Life with RA Book Two is Actually Happening
Is it really so? Am I actively working on the second book in the Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis series? Yes, I am! Fiction writers talk about the characters taking over the book. It’s a wonderful...
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Book Two in Progress: On Rewriting, Pirates, and Constant Readers
I dare to call myself a writer? I am not worthy of writing a personal cheque… No, wait. This isn’t bad. Might actually be pretty good. I. Am. A. Writer! No you’re not, you silly cow. People are going...
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5 People Who Could Use Your Life with RA book as a Christmas Gift
We’re coming down to the wire, that moment when desperation hits as you’re looking for just one more thing, and have no idea of what it should be. I’d like to humbly suggest Your Life with Rheumatoid...
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Book Two in Progress: In Which There Is a Snag
There is a certain point in the writing of a book when you lose touch with reality. This was the plan: I was going to whiz through finishing the first rewrite just before the holidays, pass it to my...
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How to Train Your Rheumatologist in Six Easy Steps
Congratulations on getting yourself a brand-new rheumatologist! Rheumatologists — or rheumies, as they are affectionately known in the community — can add so much value to living with any kind of...
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Your Life with RA Third Anniversary Sale
Three years ago today, Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tools for Treatment, Side Effects and Pain was published and I fulfilled my lifelong dream of being an author. It’s been an amazing three...
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Back in the Saddle Again: Book 2 Draft Done!
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” John Lennon I had it all worked out. It was organized down to the day and wordcount. There was a plan, an outline, a strategy, even....
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Welcome! A Note for New Visitors
Welcome! I’m so happy that you decided to check out the site for Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tools for Managing Treatment, Side Effects and Pain. Writing it was a labour of love and I am...
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