Life of an Author

Princess Penny defends her reputation after Susan calls her a “scaredy-cat,” insisting she’s not frightened at all—just an exceptionally vigilant little guardian.

Miss Penny is baffled when familiar voices start coming from laptops and phones—and even more confused when Susan’s voice appears without Susan.

Miss Penny fears Susan has left her behind she’s home alone far too long.

Miss Penny is shocked and more than a little miffed when Susan disappears to a writer’s retreat and leaves her behind for an unexpected holiday with Rose and Pierre.

Miss Penny shares her dramatic (and very funny) struggle with laundry day, from being “abandoned” to daring escape attempts.

Miss Penny, a self-declared princess, shares her very particular (and slightly surprising) eating habits—much to Susan’s dismay.

Susan’s week included disappearing edits, car’s broken power steering, a swearing laptop… and worst of all—my dinner locked inside the oven.

Miss Penny shares her thoughts on Valentine’s Day surprises, steady love, and why the best romance doesn’t need chocolate.

Miss Penny survives the horrors of laundry day, complete with forbidden laundry rooms, vanishing socks, and the constant fear that Susan might never come back.

A shivering but stubborn little dog battles Ottawa winter, questionable fashion choices, and Arctic winds—before reporting on her human’s latest writing and audiobook adventures.