‘The Gift of Journaling: Writing as a Path to Discovery’ Is Here!

‘The Gift of Journaling: Writing as a Path to Discovery’ Is Here!

Published the first week of April 2024, The Gift of Journaling: Writing as a Path to Discovery is now available! Learn tips, get prompts, and find encouragement for turning journaling into a fulfilling practice of self-discovery and self-improvement. Order your copy of The Gift of Journaling today on Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, or from Barbori here.

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Autograph Session at CYWC on April 22!

Seeing the enthusiasm of young writers who want to learn all they can about the world of writing is always so inspiring! On Saturday, April 22, I had the opportunity of presenting my session, ‘Words and Games’, to young writers in grades 4 to 8. It was fabulous to see their enthusiasm about all things writing and a pleasure to sign their notebooks after! I […]

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Q & A with Author Lisa Young!

Today’s fantastic Author Q & A is with Lisa Young! BG Mountain Studio was thrilled to connect with Lisa on this Q & A and we are so excited for Lisa to share with us what challenges she has overcome along the path of being an author and her encouragement for current authors and authors-to-be! BG Mountain Studio (BGMS): What was your biggest challenge during […]

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Author Audrey Gene – Today’s Q & A!

BG Mountain Studio’s second Q & A with an Alberta author is here! Today, we feature Audrey Gene, author of Of The Dragonfly. To find out more about Audrey Gene’s books, please visit www.audreygene.com. 1. How was the idea for ‘Of the Dragonfly’ begun? When I sat down to write Of the Dragonfly, I didn’t actually have a story in mind. I gave myself a […]

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A Special Q & A with Author Louise Toffoli McLaughlin

I am pleased to share this wonderful and insightful Q & A with Calgary author, Louise Toffoli McLaughlin, about the joys and challenges of being a self-published author! Louise shares with us her journey and provides excellent tips on what it takes to persevere through the publishing process. To visit Louise’s website, please click here: www.louisetoffolimclaughlin.com. Please feel free to share your comments on this […]

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Photos from Indigo Signal Hill’s November Book Gala!

Are you ready for some photos from the November Book Gala at Indigo Signal Hill on November 15, 2014? Here they are! I was at the Book Gala with my mom and author, Barboria Bjarne! It was a fabulous time and I met and reconnected with many local Alberta authors so be sure to check back in December for some of the Q & A […]

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Introducing a New Canadian Publisher!

Onca Publishing is a new literary and science fiction publisher in Canada! Visit Onca’s website at OncaPublishing.com for more information on submission guidelines and upcoming titles!

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‘Nerve Line’ by Nancy Mackenzie – Book Launch on October 29 in Calgary!

Show support for Nancy Mackenzie, an Alberta author! Her first novel, Nerve Line, has been published and she will be having a book launch at Shelf Life Books, located at 100-1302 4th Street SW in Calgary, on Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m. Visit and like the Facebook page at Facebook – ‘Nerve Line’ Book Launch! As well, below is the press release for ‘Nerve […]

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Book Fair & Gala Photos!

It was a wonderful Saturday, October 4, for Barboria as she was at the Parkdale Book Fair during the day and at Indigo Signal Hill’s October Gala in the evening! Barboria’s ‘Quanny and Danny’ was available for sale directly from the author as well as pre-ordering her soon-to-be-pubished second book, ‘Grayson and the Crumbly, Grumbly, Rumbly Cookie’. I was pleased to be at both events […]

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‘The Three Musketeers’ by Alexandre Dumas – Fun Fall Read!

‘The Three Musketeers’ by Alexandre Dumas is a thrilling read! Prepare yourself for a non-stop ride of fun! The story follows D’Artagnan and his journey in becoming a musketeer. His journey is anything but easy along the way to become a musketeer – it is filled with political intrigues, love affairs, and plots. In all of D’Artagnan’s challenges, he can always count on his three […]

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