I Read Canadian Week Kick-Off!

by Alisha // February 13, 2020 // No Comments

Feb 14-21 is I Read Canadian Week, celebrating literacy and Canadian authors. In this short video I talk about researching and writing my new adventure series, SECRETS OF THE SANDS, which just launched with the first installment THE LOST SCROLL... Continue reading →

THE LOST SCROLL OF THE PHYSICIAN out in Canada!

by Alisha // January 27, 2020 // No Comments

THE LOST SCROLL OF THE PHYSICIAN is out in Canada and available wherever books are sold! Your local indie bookstore is a great option OR you can order it from the following places below. If you would like a personalized... Continue reading →

The countdown is on for THE LOST SCROLL OF THE PHYSICIAN!

by Alisha // November 25, 2019 // 1 Comment

I can’t believe the novel I’ve been researching, writing and editing for the past four years comes out in two months! In celebration of this I’m sharing the first chapter here! THE LOST SCROLL OF THE PHYSICIAN is a thrilling... Continue reading →

Cover Reveal! THE LOST SCROLL OF THE PHYSICIAN / THE DESERT PRINCE

by Alisha // October 13, 2019 // No Comments

Watch the first book in THE SECRETS OF THE SANDS series morph into the second in this snazzy animation video! Both books are available for pre-order on Amazon, Chapters Indigo and fine booksellers in Canada and the US. Book 1:... Continue reading →

SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS a finalist in the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Awards

by Alisha // June 1, 2019 // No Comments

So thrilled that SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS is one of three finalists in the National Excellence in Romance Writing Awards (NERFA). Winners are announced in July 2019. Congratulations to my fellow nominees and a big thank you to First Coast Romance Writers,... Continue reading →

Writer in Residence on Open Book

by Alisha // May 16, 2019 // No Comments

This May I had the good fortune of being the Writer in Residence on Open Book. There’s all sorts of fun (and useful!) content posted over there so head on over and take a peek! The Mindful Writer and the... Continue reading →

SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS Named One of 2018’s Best Books for Young Adults

by Alisha // February 11, 2019 // No Comments

I’m so excited – SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS was named one of 2018’s Best Books for Young Adults by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. I couldn’t be happier about the news and thank everyone who has supported me along this journey.  A... Continue reading →

Secrets of the Sands: A New Middle Grade Historical Adventure Series

by Alisha // November 28, 2018 // No Comments

I’m so excited to announce SECRETS OF THE SANDS, a thrilling adventure series set in Ancient Egypt that showcases genuine contemporary artifacts. The first book, THE LOST SCROLL OF THE PHYSICIAN, comes out Summer 2019. I’ve been working on this... Continue reading →

Interview with Author P.H. Oliver of THE GYNESAURS

by Alisha // August 16, 2018 // No Comments

Today I’m hosting the hilarious P.H. Oliver whose book, THE GYNESAURS, was the ONLY self-published novel to hit the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour long-list (ie. Top 10 funniest books in the country and one of Canada’s oldest literary awards).... Continue reading →

CM Magazine Reviews SUMMER CONSTELLATIONS

by Alisha // July 19, 2018 // No Comments

Excerpt: I really shouldn’t. I should be going home. I need to stop this. Whatever it is. But his gaze has a gravitational effect, like the moon on the waves, pulling me toward him. “I thought you wanted to go... Continue reading →