I’ve been unredeemably sick from migraines & immunotherapy. I haven’t felt this awful since chemo. However, today I evicted myself from the bedroom to visit Beacon Hill Park for some flower and goat therapy #fuckcancer
Author of two bestselling Canadian mysteries, Blood on the Breakwater & The Sinking of Souls. Ovarian cancer warrior from Victoria. Sunset breakwater photographer.
1,164 followers 858 following 1,231 posts
view profile on Bluesky
I’ve been unredeemably sick from migraines & immunotherapy. I haven’t felt this awful since chemo. However, today I evicted myself from the bedroom to visit Beacon Hill Park for some flower and goat therapy #fuckcancer
He can’t actually sell them there yet, I will just have orders for people to pick up but so far everyone is getting by mail. He will be doing some local Christmas markets!
Oh thank you so much! Just heading to sleep so thank you for that happy thought! ❤️
They won’t let him sell until next year but you can certainly pick up an order from me as I’ll be there this weekend.
That’s fabulous! I hope you really enjoy them! ❤️❤️❤️
My partner, who supported me through cancer, has launched his 🇨🇦 handmade cellphone stand business! They’re made from 🇨🇦 wood like oak & maple & all natural oils! Good for reading recipes, morning scrolling or nightstands! Only $5 shipping for Canada! #fuckcancer #canadian www.moonstonewoodworks.com
They have them at most local indie bookstores including Munros, Bolen Books and Russell’s! I will also be at the James bay market next Saturday!
So horrible!
Sure does.
Oh my god. The historic funincular we took in Lisbon in May crashed, killing at least 15 people! #portugal #lisbon 💔💔💔
Time moves breezily. ❤️
Autumnal Haiku With pumpkin spice breeze, Crisp dawns invade summer’s close. The scent of fall’s greed.
At least you got a photo!
Time for sleeps. Hope you are well and glad friend made it home!
Very funny! Good for you two! ❤️❤️❤️
What a gorgeous photo! I hope you had a wonderful movie night!
It’s been too long since I took a sunset selfie! My beautiful breakwater in all her evening glory! #fuckcancer #yyj
I’m how fun! I was planning to read chapter 2 at the castle tonight! Enjoy the minis!!
Thank you for sharing! Now must decide what to wear!
Oh I hope you love it and thank you for sharing the event!!!
Sounds like a great trip!
When did they revele to the island? I am still struggling. A long way from fabulous.
Spectacular power lines!
Ok Victoria friends, as long as I feel strong enough, I will be doing a reading from The Sinking of Souls on Thursday as part of Cafe Noir at Cafe Fantástico. Lots of other much famous authors but I will be up first at 6:30 so don’t be late! I will have books for sale! #yyj #victoria
Powerline for you!
I managed to fit Alberta sunsets into my carry on luggage. Clever me. #yyj #yeg #fuckcancer
We thought of group of 7 while we were taking the photos! Good eye!
I bet! Will have to go say hello. Going to be a cooker this week, eh?
Back tomorrow. More of a sky trip home. Faster and fewer turns on the road. ❤️🤣
Tangerine Alberta sunset filtered through a tangle of pines.
🌹🪻🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼
Good but tired now. Time to go home. Hope your Friday is happy! ❤️
Happy Friday to you!
We just love it! It’s a beauty city with amazing amenities
perfectly normal for russia.. oh wait
We always love it here. Not sure why. But we are happy. If not for the damn snow business I would live here again but it’s frozen from October to May.
To celebrate raising $10,320 for ovarian cancer research I donned my new lemony dress to my partner’s favourite spot in Edmonton, The Muttart Conservatory! Thank you my dear friends for supporting my eccentric campaign that will help kill cancer forever! ❤️#fuckcancer #yeg #yyj
A year ago today I had harrowing debluking surgery for stage 3 ovarian cancer. The hospital stay & recovery were excruciating. Imagine that one year later I’d help raise $10,320 for cancer research!!!. ❤️ Donate: tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundraiser #fuckcancer
Enjoy your coffee friend!
Wow! I love this photos. So evocative! Yes people need to do things before it’s too late. Why I took my kids to Edmonton.
Thank you. This is the first really helpful message I’ve had. Will fill out tomorrow. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m glad for you.
I’m so glad you got to see your friend. I am showing my children my hometown for the first time.
Yup. I just don’t know how to manage all the side effects and prescriptions I need to survive my cancer treatment.
Still trying to get over the irony that the day I succeeded in raising $10,000 for cancer research is the same day I find out I will lose my GP. Is there a doctor in Greater Victoria who’d care for this cancer warrior & also her 2 children with severe allergies? #fuckcancer #yyj
And I’m so glad you are a miracle!
Thank you ror your kind words friend.
Thank you friend!
I am ready to fly today & you are the wind beneath my wings!!! TOGETHER WE HAVE RAISED $10,000 FOR OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH! I’m humbled & grateful & honoured by my generous friends. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Love to all donors & warriors! #fuckcancer #yyj #yeg
That’s true it did. I’m still not sure I’ve recovered from Portugal coming home.
Migraine like a freight train and I have to pack to take my kids to Edmonton tomorrow to see my hometown. One of those things you realize you hadn’t done when you think you see gonna die from cancer
I really hope you can make this happen. You were so happy there with your grandchildren.
I’m so close to reaching my goal of raising $10,000 for ovarian cancer research but donations seem to have dropped off at cliff at $9,405. Even if you have $10 to share I would be most grateful! From a warrior 8 1/2 months in remission from stage 3 ovarian cancer! tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundrai...
Go to Okinawa my friend. It will be good for your soul. Get out of that dumpster fire. 🔥
The sales are ok. But whatever. Gets me out of the house.
❤️❤️❤️
❤️❤️❤️
It’s ok so far! How about you?
The rain has stopped so come say hello to this cancer warrior & author at the James Bay Market! Pick up a copy of my second book to get ready for the third mystery coming in 2026! #yyj #fuckcancer
Thanks you so much friend! I am very grateful! ❤️
I was scared too!!! Trust me! But my friends caught me when I leaped!
Victoria, want to meet a cancer warrior & bestselling author? I’ll be at the James Bay market Saturday from 9-3! I’ll have both my murder mysteries on hand! Don’t let the rain keep you away! (Yes, I am wearing plaid on plaid!) 😬🙄❤️ #yyj @jamesbaymarket #fuckcancer #booktwt
I am so utterly overwhelmed. As of this morning we have raised more than $9,000 for ovarian cancer research through my fashionista fundraiser! My goal is $10,000 and we are so close! Thank you to everyone who has supported my advocacy! ❤️❤️❤️Donate: tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundrai... #fuckcancer #yyj
It’s coming!
Hair is definitely the happiest.
I know!
I thought red in red wouldn’t work but in the end it was a quite cheeky!
We are just $155 away from raising $8,000 for #ovariancancer research! #yyj
Thank you my friend!
It really was!
Today my solid red ovarian cancer research fundraiser selfie is dedicated to the phenomenal nurses & lab techs who draw blood or deliver chemo for cancer patients. I’m hoping for high white blood cell count & low CA-125! #nurses #fuckcancer Donate ⬇️ tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundraiser
My fundraiser has ended up with some funny number due to exchange. Like 700,1
Go to Okinawa and get out of that country. I wish your son and his family could be near you!
Yes. It costs you less! We are only at 73 cents on the dollar right now!
Just saw your donation my friend! Thank you for supporting me through chemo, books and now my research fundraiser! ❤️❤️❤️
Fundraiser good. I’m wonk as ever. And you?
@snufflewort.bsky.social Picked up your book yesterday from Munro's books. Beach reading today
Oh that makes me so happy! It’s the perfect day for reading at the beach! 🏖️ 📘
You too!
It’s even hot in James Bay which only happens about twice a year!
How very cool! I had no idea planets could be so bright
Thanks friend! We reached 7,100 today. Monthly cancer blood tests this week so very relaxing. 😬🙄😬
The “headliner” for today’s fashionista fundraiser selfie for ovarian cancer research is the oft overlooked bandanna!! It’s getting me through the first year of chemo hair in style and helping raise $6,730 so far! #yyj #fuckcancer Donate ➡️ tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundraiser
Actually your donation got me back to even numbers as someone else donated from the Uk and it went funny again! We are at $6730!!! Thank you so much!
Jupiter & Venus are brightly aligned in the sky this morning! Photo taken 5am Victoria, Canada! #yyj
Slightly bigger than your boat!
Oh that’s so cool! But the wind has been relentless of late. Every time I walk the breakwater it’s very unfriendly!
America is scaring the shit out of me friend. Everyone talks about Christ but acts like the devil. I need a ranch on the island to shelter all my friends from across the 49th.
I let the vintage store mannequin wear the dress today for my ovarian cancer research fashionista fundraiser! So excited to reach $6,101 after just one week! I’m not sure where the $1 came from but my new goal is $10,001! 🤣🤣🤣 #fuckcancer Donate ➡️ tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundraiser
Lovely! What gorgeous weather we’re having!
Lovely!
Wow!
Thank you!
Thank you! 😊
Just a cancer warrior. At the beach. Celebrating raising $5218. In 1 week. For ovarian cancer research. With her gorgeous friends. I may be down. But I am not out. This is advocacy with style. #fuckcancer Donate ➡️ tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundraiser Let’s kill cancer together!
Gorgeous sunset friend! Thanks for sharing!
Still feel rotten. Oh well. St least I look good, I hope. 🤷♀️
Government House in Victoria was the backdrop for today’s Ovarian Cancer Fasionista Fundraiser photos! No apologies for combining paisley & gingham! #fuckcancer Donate: tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundrai...
Good for you!
Audrey always appreciated a black turtleneck and I thought it was appropriate for a backdrop of fog engulfing the breakwater. My ovarian cancer research fundraiser has almost reached $4,000 and every donation helps! #fuckcancer #yyj Donate➡️ tinyurl.com/Jean-Fundrai...
