Priorities

I was interviewed by Ilona Bell (a writing student at the University of Victoria) in Feb 2026 as an assignment for one of her writing classes. I loved the interview Ilona wrote, so I thought I’d share it with you in this blog: Priorities An interview with Maryanne Pope by Ilona Bell “The skill will … Read more

Oregon Solo Writing Retreat

What I Re-Learned on my Recent Solo Writing Retreat in Oregon “As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Indeed. And I most certainly do trust myself. Which is how I knew exactly what I needed from my ten day writing retreat in Florence on the … Read more

Writer’s Retreat

Sandpiper by the Sea Writer’s Retreat Furnished Home for Rent in Parksville, BC Short Term Rental “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” – Stephen King, “On Writing” And my “Sandpiper by the Sea” home is the perfect place to … Read more