BWL Canadian Historical Brides: If I Could Change Anything, What Would It Be? by A.M.Westerling

Monday, December 25, 2017

If I Could Change Anything, What Would It Be? by A.M.Westerling

I have to honestly say - nothing. I wouldn't change a thing in my life. The challenges I've faced and the decisions I've made over the years have shaped who I am and I'm happy with the face that stares back at me in the mirror every morning. Crows feet, wrinkles, odd ball freckles and all. I would add grey hair but ahem, my hair dresser takes care of that. *wink*

Some of the decisions I've made? In university I opted to take engineering rather than music. I'd played piano for years and even taught but in the end I decided I didn't want to be a piano teacher the rest of my life. Luckily enough, I had the marks and the aptitude to become a chemical engineer, along the way acquiring my husband, also an engineer. After working a number of years, we decided to open our own engineering firm and although my husband wanted me to keep working for the company I was with at the time (something about a steady income and paying bills) I insisted on joining him. Initially we had some scary times financially as we had our boys at the same time (maybe planning wasn't our forte) but over the years we became so successful that a larger firm bought us. We joke quite often how we went from two jobs no kids, to two kids, no jobs. :)

Anyway, it allowed me to retire at an early age and that's when I became serious about writing. Not just any writing, but historical romance because after all, who doesn't love a Happily Ever After? Especially because I feel as if I'm living a romance novel with my own Happily Ever After!

My day of the month to post on the Canadian Historical Brides Blog is the 25th and of course today is Christmas Day. I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year! May the joy and wonder of this season stay with you throughout the upcoming year and may all your dreams come true.

Speaking of historical romance, Barkerville Beginnings is available at your favorite online retailer: https://books2read.com/u/bQB6Mv or order print copies at your local book store.

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Diane Scott LewisDecember 25, 2017 at 6:20 AM
Enjoyed the post. Merry Christmas to you, too.
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A.M. WesterlingDecember 26, 2017 at 12:52 PM
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2018 Blog Themes

JAN: Writing Resolutions

It's that time of year again - time to reflect on the year that has passed and to plan for the year ahead. What writing resolutions do the Bride authors have for 2018?

FEB: In the name of love

What is the craziest, weirdest, funniest, most oddball things the Brides authors have heard of being done in the name of love?

MARCH: Companions

Many authors have companions - both human and furry - who champion them, encourage them, sleep on their keyboards when they are trying to write, etc.

APRIL: Spring

What the best, and worst, part about spring? Do our authors garden? Find out this month.

MAY: If I knew then ...

We all look back ans say to ourselves "If I knew then what I know now" ... but authors have a special version of it. What would our authors tell their earlier selves about the art of writing, promotion, etc.

JUNE: I Remember When ...

This June we return to a past theme - from last June. It was too good not to return again for another set of memories. This post can be whatever the authors wants to to be. Fond memories, waxing nostalgia.

JULY: Vacations

July is often a time for vacations in the Northern Hemisphere. School is out, the weather is nice. So where do our authors go or suggest going?

AUG: Why Historical Fiction?

Let's face it - with all of the details that need to be exact, writing historical fiction can be challenging. So why do it? Read each authors response.

SEPT: Back in Time

If a time machine were invented today, when would you want to visit and why?

OCT: Surprise!

Researching anything can lead to some surprising facts. This month, the brides authors share a surprising fact (or more) they came across while researching their Providence.

NOV: Here Comes The Bride

Each of these books features in some way a bride. This month, the authors share their favorite wedding memories - from their own wedding, or someone elses.

DEC: Traditions

Each family has their own traditions, many that focus around the holidays. Read what some of the authors' traditions are. (Not all posts will be holiday themed!)

2017 Blog Themes

JAN: The Beauty of Canada

Take a virtual tour of the splendors of Canada through the eyes of each authors.

FEB: Who's the bride?

Our authors will be introducing the brides from their books and telling you a little bit about their story. Warning: may involve teasers, but never spoilers.

MARCH: Facing Challenges

Writing historical and/or non-fiction can be a challenge. Read about each author's struggles as they work to bring their stories to life.

APRIL: Plotting

Writing any story can lead to a need to keep track of details, but when you are dealing with a historical setting, the details pile up. Read about the strategies each author uses for keeping track of details and writing their story. Are they a post-it note person? Do they create book bibles they follow faithfully? Are they pantsers, or careful and meticulous outliners? Read April posts to find out.

MAY: A Day in the Life

Let's face it, being an author is glamorous and thrilling (ok, maybe not). So let's take a look into a typical day in the life of these authors - do they work a day job and then spend a few hours each evening flesh out a scene in their latest WIP? Maybe they are retired and write as the mood takes them. You will have to check each post to find out.

JUNE: I Remember When ...

This post can be whatever the authors wants to to be. Fond memories, waxing nostalgia,

JULY: The Story Arc

How do each of the authors decide what the story arc will be for each story ...

AUG: Casting Your Characters

If each Canadian Historical Bride book were made into a movie, just who would our authors pick to play their characters?

SEPT: I'd Like to Thank ...

One thing that most authors are intimately aware of is how many people make it possible for stories to come alive. While writing is a solitary process, those that provide support for the authors are crucial. Let's see who each author has supporting them ...

OCT: The Haunting

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, some of the stories are fascinating. This month the CHB authors will share some of their favorite 'haunted' locals in Canada.

NOV: Virtual Potluck

The holiday season is upon us. If you're looking for something new to try in the kitchen this holiday season, the CHB authors are sharing their favorite recipes.

DEC: One Thing I Would Change

What would each CHB author change if they could redo one thing over again? Would it be a story line they would write differently? Maybe they would buy a different house, or move to a different part of the world, or accept a job offer. We all have things that we would change if we could ... let's see what the CHB authors come up with.

2018 Blog Themes

JAN: Writing Resolutions

It's that time of year again - time to reflect on the year that has passed and to plan for the year ahead. What writing resolutions do the Bride authors have for 2018?

FEB: In the name of love

What is the craziest, weirdest, funniest, most oddball things the Brides authors have heard of being done in the name of love?

MARCH: Companions

Many authors have companions - both human and furry - who champion them, encourage them, sleep on their keyboards when they are trying to write, etc.

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Monday, December 25, 2017

If I Could Change Anything, What Would It Be? by A.M.Westerling

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