I’m excited to let you know that my book is now available on Amazon.com as well as Amazon.ca, in both hard copy and Kindle. If you’ve already read the book (and liked it) it would be really helpful if you could review it on one or both of these sites. I was surprised (and shocked)…
In ancient mythology the Gods and Goddesses lived atop the highest mountains, thus imbuing these places with supernatural qualities that humans dreamed of possessing. It was thought that those who scaled the heights were as close as they could possibly be to the heavens, and they were looked upon as heroes. Thousands of years later…
There are many indigenous groups that believe the state of one’s hair is a reflection of one’s inner state of affairs. That’s why I think it’s important to let it go wild: no shampoo, no dye, and no brush. It’s step number one if you are thinking of enrolling in my finishing school for girls,…
I am excited to be on the road with my book. This morning I spoke at a mental health conference in Red Deer, where I was brought in by the clinical social worker who helped me work through the darkest episodes of my life. On Wednesday, June 15th I will be doing a book signing…
Last month marked the fifth anniversary of Karen McNeill’s disappearance on the upper reaches of Mount Foraker, where she and partner Sue Nott were attempting the Infinite Spur. In my latest article for Alpine Athena I pay tribute to the woman who inspired me to become a better person: I can still remember the first…
The new release date for my book “All That Glitters” is June 6th. You can pre-order signed copies now on the book section of my website HERE. The launch will be held in Winlaw, BC on June 11th, from 3:30 to 5:30, at the Cedar Creek Café. If you happen to be in the neighborhood,…
For decades I loved nothing more than to submerge my secrets in an underground cave where they would be safe from the eyes of the world. But somewhere along the line these secrets and their attendant silence became a deafening roar in the privacy of my psyche. I came to the point I thought I’d…
“If everything around you were in doubt, could you still trust yourself?” Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now The strongest relationship in my life has been with what I can only refer to as the conscious universe. Imagine feeling the earth’s pain, getting messages from the stars, or having a conversation with the moon. These things…
My new Facebook Page is up and running! If you liked my Glitter Girls page, You’ll LOVE the new All That Glitters page. http://www.facebook.com/margotalbotsallthatglitters Please “like” and “share” it to help me get the word out.
It’s been a long winter, but spring is finally here. I feel a bit like I’m coming out of hibernation. If you ever want to let your grip strength get weak, my best advice is: write a book.