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# Paula Wild

Writes about people, places & the natural world

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.paulawild.ca/blog/) - A blog for and about writers and the writing life
- [The Broken Detective by Joel Nedecky](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-broken-detective-by-joel-nedecky/)
- [A different way to start the New Year](https://www.paulawild.ca/a-different-way-to-start-the-new-year/)
- [Canadian books & Christmas](https://www.paulawild.ca/canadian-books-christmas/)
- [My favorite part of writing a book – it’s not what you think](https://www.paulawild.ca/my-favorite-part-of-writing-a-book-its-not-what-you-think/)
- [My favorite part of writing a book – it’s not what you think](https://www.paulawild.ca/my-favorite-part-of-writing-a-book-its-not-what-you-think/)
- [From wanna be writer to published author  - The story behind my first book](https://www.paulawild.ca/from-wanna-be-writer-to-published-author-the-story-behind-my-first-book/)
- [Adventures from an author’s book tour journal](https://www.paulawild.ca/adventures-from-an-authors-book-tour-journal/)
- [Gumboots in the Straits](https://www.paulawild.ca/gumboots-in-the-straits/)
- [The Cougar, Best adventure book in BC](https://www.paulawild.ca/best-adventure-book-in-bc/) - Whether you're an experienced outdoors-person or an armchair explorer, John Geary's Explore Magazine compilation of top adventure books in Canada is sure to intrigue. The Cougar makes top BC adventure book in Explore Magazine. The Cougar makes top BC adventure book in Explore Magazine! Avid outdoorsman, writer and photographer, John Geary recently took a tour of Canadian adventure books, selecting one from each province and territory. It must have been a daunting task to choose only one for each area so I was surprised and delighted when The Cougar,
- [Return of the Wolf profiled in The Revelator’s 19 Books About Wolves](https://www.paulawild.ca/return-of-the-wolf-profiled-in-the-revelators-19-books-about-wolves/)
- [Winter is a time for Reading](https://www.paulawild.ca/winter-is-a-time-for-reading/)
- [Light on the Serengeti](https://www.paulawild.ca/light-on-the-serengeti/)
- [Light on the Serengeti](https://www.paulawild.ca/light-on-the-serengeti/)
- [New Year’s resolutions vs New Year goals](https://www.paulawild.ca/new-years-resolutions-vs-new-year-goals/)
- [The power of focus - Part 2](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-power-of-focus-part-2/)
- [The power of focus - Part 1](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-power-of-focus-part-1/) - It was a cold and blustery, yet thoroughly splendid fall day when I rounded a corner near the marina and saw the man. He crouched slightly at the bottom of concrete stairs, arms extended, elbows bent and palms facing each other. The most unusual thing was that he remained perfectly still for at least two Paula Wild, focus, creativity, author
- [Have You Ever Heard A Whale Exhale?](https://www.paulawild.ca/have-you-ever-heard-a-whale-exhale/)
- [The pros and cons of writing with a view](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-pros-and-cons-of-writing-with-a-view/) - So I took my laptop to the grey room. The only furniture was a bed, a desk and a bookcase. To my delight, I couldn’t hear anything in the rest of the house. And I didn’t have access to the Internet, so another distraction was eliminated. Every writer dreams of a view like this.
- [Painter Bev Byerley on creativity](https://www.paulawild.ca/bevbyerleycreativity/)
- [What fuels your creativity?](https://www.paulawild.ca/what-fuels-your-creativity/)
- [How I beat the worst writers block ever – twice](https://www.paulawild.ca/how-i-beat-the-worst-writers-block-ever-twice/)
- [All the Bears Sing](https://www.paulawild.ca/all-the-bears-sing/)
- [Creativity and goofing off](https://www.paulawild.ca/creativity-and-goofing-off/) - Scientific studies reveal that not thinking gives creativity a big boost. That means doing something that doesn’t require much concentration, such as going for a walk or washing the dishes, is more likely to result in an imaginative idea or the solution to a problem than sitting at your desk straining your brain into an Creativity, Paula Wild
- [On being creative](https://www.paulawild.ca/on-being-creative/)
- [Fossilized wolf pup sheds light on wolf migration](https://www.paulawild.ca/fossilized-wolf-pup-sheds-light-on-wolf-migration/) - When Neil Loveless found a tiny, fossilized body complete with head, tail, fur and skin thawing in permafrost, he thought it was a dog. Although it was not the precious metal the gold miner was looking for, he stored it in a freezer until a paleontologist could check it out. The remains, now identified as#
- [The Wolf Moon](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-wolf-moon/) - Do wolves howl at the moon or is something else going on?
- [Lighting up the dark...](https://www.paulawild.ca/lighting-up-the-dark/) - Finding light in the darkness of winter and a global pandemic.
- [Takaya](https://www.paulawild.ca/takaya/) - Takaya is a story about a wolf that survived against all odds and the woman who documented his life.
- [When wolves lose their fear of humans](https://www.paulawild.ca/when-wolves-lose-their-fear-of-humans/) - Attacks by healthy wolves are extremely rare and are almost always the result of two situations.
- [A wolf’s ears](https://www.paulawild.ca/a-wolfs-ear/) - Wolves' ears serve multiple functions in the canids life.
- [Creativity and Covid-19](https://www.paulawild.ca/creativity-and-covid-19/) - How you can and why you should invite the creative muse to visit in the midst of a global pandemic.
- [Give Canadian books for Christmas](https://www.paulawild.ca/give-canadian-books-for-christmas-2/) - Canadian books explore the rich landscape and cultural diversity of one of the largest countries in the world.
- [How many grasshoppers will a wolf eat?](https://www.paulawild.ca/how-many-grasshoppers-will-a-wolf-eat/) - Wolves eat a variety of prey but a analysing a turd on a trail serves as a good reminder that all of nature is connected.
- [Of books and bears – Harold Macy launches San Josef](https://www.paulawild.ca/of-books-and-bears-harold-macy-launches-san-josef/) - A deep and sometimes dark novel where hope goes astray but is never lost. The characters are as complex as a spider’s web, the language is poetic. .
- [Takaya: Lone Wolf](https://www.paulawild.ca/takaya-lone-wolf/) - Against all odds, a lone wolf has survived on a small cluster of islands for seven years.
- [The Wolf wins silver!](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-wolf-wins-silver/) - Return of the Wolf won a Silver Medal in Environment/Ecology at the Independent Publisher Book Awards.
- [Wolf attack at Banff National Park, Alberta](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolf-attack-at-banff-national-park/) - A family of four woke up to a terrifying nightmare when a wolf broke into their tent in the middle of the night at Banff National Park.
- [Small but big difference between wolves and dogs](https://www.paulawild.ca/small-but-big-difference-between-wolves-and-dogs/) - Researchers recently discovered a small yet big difference between wolves and dogs - eyebrow muscles.
- [When wolves kill sheep](https://www.paulawild.ca/when-wolves-kill-sheep/) - It can be challenging raising livestock in wolf country but livestock guardian dogs and spike collars, as well as other strategies, can lead to success.
- [Wolves share more than dogs](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolves-share-more-than-dogs/) - Tests at the Wolf Science Center in Austria indicate that wolves are more cooperative than dogs.
- [Coywolves](https://www.paulawild.ca/coywolves/) - The coywolf, a hybrid with coyote, wolf and dog DNA, is spreading throughout parts of eastern Canada and the United States.
- [Wolves and monkeys](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolves-and-monkeys/) - Wolves have intriguing relationships with ravens, bears and even monkeys.
- [Red wolf DNA found in Texas canids](https://www.paulawild.ca/red-wolf-dna-found-in-texas-canids/) - DNA samples from 'coyotes' on Galveston Island in Texas reveal rare genes from endangered red wolves.
- [What wolves eat](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolves-obtain-food-from-a-variety-of-sources/) - Most wolves rely on ungulates for their sustenance but some primarily eat fish, seals and other marine-related creatures.
- [Wolf paws](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolf-paws/) - A wolf's paws serve as a means of travel, communication and a recognisable sign of the predator's presence on the landscape.
- [Will wolves howl at the super blood wolf moon?](https://www.paulawild.ca/will-wolves-howl-at-the-super-blood-wolf-moon/) - How do wolves react to a relatively rare lunar event such as a super blood wolf moon?
- [Wolf scat and butterflies](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolf-scat-and-butterflies/) - Wolves are opportunists when it comes to food. Their scat tells the story about what they eat and much more.
- [Of wolves and moose](https://www.paulawild.ca/of-wolves-and-moose/) - I knew a moose could hold its own when it came to a showdown with a wolf or even a pack. But its place in the human heart surprised me.
- [How keen is a wolf's sense of smell?](https://www.paulawild.ca/how-keen-is-a-wolfs-sense-of-smell/) - When it comes to wolves, the nose knows everything.
- [Wild's words about wolves inspires T-shirt company](https://www.paulawild.ca/wildlife-t-shirt-company-finds-wolf-quote-profound/) - Words and am image seek to raise awareness about wolves.
- [Wolves lead a feast and famine existence](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolves-lead-a-feast-and-famine-existence/) - A wolf can gain up to nine kilograms after a frenzy of feeding.
- [Youth inspired to coexist with wolves](https://www.paulawild.ca/youth-inspired-to-coexist-with-wolves/) - Youth eagerly and quickly grasp the essence of coexisting with carnivores.
- [Wolf howls at Wolf Haven](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolf-howls/) - Each wolf has a personal calling card of a howl. Two video clips show how pups react to hearing their elders.
- [Wolves and dogs in Tofino](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolves-and-dogs-in-tofino/) - The body of a dog found near Tofino, BC proves that wolves and dogs can be a deadly combination. But there are ways to keep both dogs and wolves safe.
- [Writers, words and time](https://www.paulawild.ca/writers-words-and-time/) - When you write and how many words or hours you aim for can affect your creative output.
- [Rides That Way by Susan Ketchen](https://www.paulawild.ca/rides-that-way-by-susan-ketchen/) - Fourteen-year-old Sylvia faces some big decisions. But no matter what, she has her horse, her dreams and the determination to be her true self.
- [Catch a cougar by the tail](https://www.paulawild.ca/catch-a-cougar-by-the-tail/) - Amazing stories about what can happen when dogs chase cougars.
- [Four writers, four questions #4 Rick James](https://www.paulawild.ca/four-writers-four-questions-4-rick-james/) - In-depth research on BC maritime history fuel Rick James' passion for writing.
- [Four writers, four questions #3 Deborah Griffiths](https://www.paulawild.ca/four-writers-four-questions-3-deborah-griffiths/) - Deborah Griffiths discusses the challenges and rewards of being a cross-genre author.
- [Four writers, four questions #2 Susan Ketchen](https://www.paulawild.ca/four-writers-four-questions-2-susan-ketchen/) - Author Susan Ketchen explores creativity and the complexities of life.
- [Four writers, four questions #1 Paula Wild](https://www.paulawild.ca/four-writers-four-questions-1-paula-wild/) - Four authors explore the creative process.
- [Writing journeys for 2016](https://www.paulawild.ca/writing-journeys-for-2016/) - When the New Year rolls around most people decide how many pounds they want to lose. I decide how many words I want to write.
- [Canadian books make great Christmas gifts](https://www.paulawild.ca/canadian-books-make-great-christmas-gifts/) - Author Paula Wild recommends books for Christmas gifts.
- [The writer’s room by Yvonne Maximchuk](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-writers-room-by-yvonne-maximchuk/) - Creativity requires both mental and physical space.
- [A writer's space](https://www.paulawild.ca/a-writers-space/) - Where a writer works can be vital to their creative wellbeing.
- [Cougars and lions](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougars-and-lions/) - Watching the big cat stalk its prey was mesmerizing and the end to the attack a total surprise.
- [Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel](https://www.paulawild.ca/station-eleven-by-emily-st-john-mandel/) - An excellent novel about post-pandemic life on earth.
- [Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel](https://www.paulawild.ca/station-eleven-by-emily-st-john-mandel-2/) - An excellent novel about post-pandemic life on earth.
- [How I got my longest writing gig, why I kept it and what I learned](https://www.paulawild.ca/how-i-got-my-longest-writing-gig-why-i-kept-it-and-what-i-learned/) - What I learned from 25 years of newspaper writing
- [How I got my longest writing gig, why I kept it and what I learned](https://www.paulawild.ca/how-i-got-my-longest-writing-gig-why-i-kept-it-and-what-i-learned/) - What I learned from 25 years of newspaper writing
- [Saw a cougar on the way to sell The Cougar ](https://www.paulawild.ca/saw-a-cougar-on-the-way-to-sell-the-cougar/) - Seeing a cougar in the wild is a rare event not soon forgotten.
- [The Cougar wins gold!](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-cougar-wins-gold/) - The Cougar wins an international gold award for Nature Book of the Year.
- [Cougars in urban areas](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougars-in-urban-areas/) - Cougars visit urban areas more than most people think
- [The Cougar shortlisted for two awards!](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-cougar-shorlisted-for-two-awards/) - Having their book nominated for an award is every author's dream. So two nominations in two days is doubly exciting!
- [The Cougar shortlisted for two awards!](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-cougar-shorlisted-for-two-awards/) - Having their book nominated for an award is every author's dream. So two nominations in two days is doubly exciting!
- [Cougar chasing monkey in tree for food...or fun?](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougar-chasing-monkey-in-tree-for-food-or-fun-2/) - Do cougars chase prey only to eat it?
- [Cougar leaping fence ](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougar-leaping-fence/) - Cougars are world-class athletes when it comes to jumping.
- [Wild female cougar adopts orphaned cubs  ](https://www.paulawild.ca/wild-female-cougar-adopts-orphaned-cubs/) - Long term studies and modern technology provide insight into the day-to-day lives and relationships of cougars.
- [Drawn to Sea by Yvonne Maximchuk](https://www.paulawild.ca/drawn-to-sea-by-yvonne-maximchuk/) - An intimate glimpse of modern day pioneering seen through an artist’s eye.
- [Drawn to Sea by Yvonne Maximchuk](https://www.paulawild.ca/drawn-to-sea-by-yvonne-maximchuk-2/) - An intimate glimpse of modern day pioneering seen through an artist’s eye.
- [Cougars are excellent swimmers ](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougars-are-excellent-swimmers/) - Cougars are excellent swimmers and are known to approach nearby boats.
- [Cougars are strong...smart too](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougars-are-strong-smart-too/) - It's impossible to appreciate the strength of a cougar until you actually see it in action.
- [CBC Radio All Points West interview ](https://www.paulawild.ca/cbc-radio-all-points-west-interview/) - Jo-Ann Roberts of CBC Radio's All Points West talks to Paula Wild about the relationship between humans and cougars on Vancouver Island.
- [Focus like a Cougar to Finish Your Book ](https://www.paulawild.ca/focus-like-a-cougar-to-finish-your-book/) - Strategies for eliminating distractions and improving focus to finish your book or whatever goal you want to achieve.
- [Cougars are Curious ](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougars-are-curious/) - Cougars are curious and potentially dangerous.
- [Technical troubles? Find a teenager. ](https://www.paulawild.ca/technical-troubles-find-a-teenager/) - Technical troubles during a presentation are a nightmare, especially if you didn't grow up in the digital generation. But no need to fret, just find a teenager.
- [111 West Coast Literary Portraits ](https://www.paulawild.ca/111-west-coast-literary-portraits/) - 111 West Coast Literary Portraits icelebrates the diversity of literature, culture and the unique voice of Canada’s most western province.
- [On the Edge ](https://www.paulawild.ca/on-the-edge/) - Being homeless is hard. But being in the wrong body is even worse.
- [The Dark Sources of Creativity - guest blog by Susan Ketchen](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-dark-sources-of-creativity-guest-blog-by-susan-ketchan/) - Creativity - where does it come from and how do writers harness its power? Author Susan Ketchan explores the dark side of the muse.
- [Where I write ](https://www.paulawild.ca/where-i-write/) - People write in coffee bars, in parks and even the bathtub. But I have a special view from my writing room and the distractions are sometimes difficult to ignore.
- [Where I write](https://www.paulawild.ca/where-i-write-2/) - People write in coffee bars, in parks and even the bathtub. But I have a special view from my writing room and the distractions are sometimes difficult to ignore.
- [Rebellious Worker-Bee Rides the Back of the Alligator - guest blog by Amanda Hale ](https://www.paulawild.ca/rebellious-worker-bee-rides-the-back-of-the-alligator-guest-post-by-amanda-hale/) - What's the best way to approach writing your book - plot and plan firmly in mind or give inspiration free rein? In Reblellious Worker-Bee, Amanda Hale explores a third possibility.
- [Preparing to launch Part 3 - guest blog by Rick James](https://www.paulawild.ca/preparing-to-launch-part-3-guest-blog-by-rick-james/) - No matter how well prepared - or groomed - a writer is, strange situations can still occur at book signings.
- [Preparing to Launch Part 2 - guest blog by Harold Macy ](https://www.paulawild.ca/preparing-to-launch-part-2-guest-blog-by-harold-macy/) - A humourous look at how farmer and author, Harold Macy, realized the incongruities of his two occupations at a recent book signing.
- [Preparing to launch - guest blog by Susan Ketchen ](https://www.paulawild.ca/preparing-to-launch-guest-blog-by-susan-ketchen/) - The book is finished. You're so excited you can hardly hold it in your hands. You eagerly await the all inportant book launch until you're stymied by an even more important question.
- [What every writer needs ](https://www.paulawild.ca/what-every-writer-needs/) - Every writer needs some downtime, big chunks of do nothing days when fragments of ideas can bounce around the cranium and possibly morph into something brilliant.
- [The writing triangle: three essentials for writers ](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-writing-triangle-three-essentials-for-writers/) - The three essential elements of the writing triangle provide a steady and reliable foundation for the craft of writing.
- [Campie in Three Easy Parts - guest blog by Barbara Stewart ](https://www.paulawild.ca/campie-in-three-easy-parts-guest-blog-by-barbara-stewart/) - How Barbara Stewart found the courage to conquer her internal cirtic to write Campie, a great story told straight from the heart.
- [Grants for writers ](https://www.paulawild.ca/grants-for-writers/) - Writing grants can be time consuming to apply for but if received, they can provide funding for writing time, research or travel.
- [The power of words ](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-power-of-words/) - Wrods are a writer's most important tool.
- [Writerly spaces - guest blog by Katherine Gibson](https://www.paulawild.ca/writerly-spaces-guest-blog-by-katherine-gibson/) - The author of Unclutter Your Life describes how a tidy office can transform your writing.
- [Workshop student lands book contract ](https://www.paulawild.ca/workshop-student-lands-book-contract/) - Three key elements to turning your manuscript into a published book.
- [Workshop student lands book contract](https://www.paulawild.ca/workshop-student-lands-book-contract-2/) - Three key elements to turning your manuscript into a published book.
- [Making the BC Bestseller list - guest blog by Rick James](https://www.paulawild.ca/making-the-bc-bestseller-list-guest-blog-by-rick-james/) - Rick James used the old-fashioned form of social media to get his book on the BC Bestseller list.
- [What's your writing goal for 2012? ](https://www.paulawild.ca/whats-your-writing-goal-for-2012/) - Having a clearly defined writing goal can help you start, edit and finish your book.
- [Peace on Earth ](https://www.paulawild.ca/peace-on-earth/) - The holiday season is a time to rest, reflect and enjoy time with loved ones.
- [Give Canadian books for Christmas](https://www.paulawild.ca/give-canadian-books-for-christmas/) - Buying local is big these days. And when you buy a Canadian book, you support a whole team of Canadian professionals. You get some great reading material too!
- [Stories that stay with you ](https://www.paulawild.ca/stories-that-stay-with-you/) - When you write for a living, stories come and go. But some stay with you. That's what happened when I wrote about Kevin, a former doctor that found himself living on the edge of mainstream society.
- [Interruptions interfere with writing ](https://www.paulawild.ca/interruptions-interfere-with-writing/) - Interruptions are hazardous to the writing process. and the older you are, the worse it gets.
- [Social media not necessary to be BC bestseller](https://www.paulawild.ca/social-media-not-necessary-to-be-bc-bestseller/) - Every author wants their book to be a bestseller. And despite popular opinion, social media's not the only way to get there.
- [One author's secrets to success ](https://www.paulawild.ca/one-authors-secrets-to-success/) - Why are some authors incredibly prolific and others less so? Find out how Jim Delgado has been able to write more than 33 books.
- [The worst part of writing a book ](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-worst-part-of-writing-a-book/) - There are many stages to writing a book. And the worst one sneaks up on me every time.
- [Secrets to being a successful writer ](https://www.paulawild.ca/secrets-to-being-a-successful-writer/) - The secret to being a successful writer probably isn't what you think it is. Decent writing skills and a good story are only part of the equation.
- [The house that Jack built ](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-house-that-jack-built/) - Award-winning writer Jack Hodgins has touched many with his kindness and mentoring.
- [Another way to publish your book - guest blog by Harold Macy ](https://www.paulawild.ca/another-way-to-publish-your-book-guest-blog-by-harold-macy/) - So you think there's only two ways to publish your book? Then think again. Harold Macy discovered a third option that's worth considering.
- [An editor is your ally, not your enemy](https://www.paulawild.ca/an-editor-is-your-ally-not-your-enemy/) - An editor is a writer's ally, not their enemy. Editing your own work is a skill that can be learned but sooner or later it pays to have a pro look over your work.
- [Writing on the wild side ](https://www.paulawild.ca/writing-on-the-wild-side/) - Starting a book is one thing, finishing it is another. An escape to the wilderness with some some like-minded souls might get your project back on track.
- [E-book or paper book, which do you prefer? ](https://www.paulawild.ca/e-book-or-paper-book-which-do-you-prefer/) - There are pros and cons to e-books and paper books but most people have a preference for one or the other. And the reasons aren't always about reading.
- [The treadmill desk ](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-treadmill-desk/) - Sitting for long periods of time increases your risk of cardiovascular disease. A treadmill desk just might be the solution.
- [Writing the first sentence of a book ](https://www.paulawild.ca/writing-the-first-sentence-of-a-book/) - Writing the first sentence of a book is scary. It's both a declaration and an act of faith. And there's no way to get around it.
- [Tax tips for writers by Caroline Woodward ](https://www.paulawild.ca/tax-tips-for-writers-by-caroline-woodward/) - Tax tips for writers cuts right to the chase when it comes to filling out those onerous income and expense forms.
- [One way to achieve your writing goals ](https://www.paulawild.ca/one-way-to-acheive-your-writing-goals/) - Having a writing buddy can help you set realistic goals and motivate you to accomplish them.
- [Making your book dream a reality ](https://www.paulawild.ca/making-your-book-dream-a-reality/) - Most authors can recall a defining moment or event that gave them the motivation and discipline to write their first book.
- [Finding Hope ](https://www.paulawild.ca/finding-hope/) - How taking in typing led to a lifelong friendship.
- [For better or worse ](https://www.paulawild.ca/868/) - Writing a book is a lot like getting married. You need to make a commitment . And you better be prepared to stick it out “for better or worse.”
- [Tips for writers ](https://www.paulawild.ca/tips-for-writers-2/) - Distraction and procrastination are a writers worst enemies. Here's some tips for getting the most out of your writing time.
- [Saying goodbye](https://www.paulawild.ca/saying-goodbye/) - When you use a computer all the time, having an ergonomically correct keyboard is important. But sometimes things don't work out the way they're supposed to.
- [What WD-40 can do for your writing](https://www.paulawild.ca/hello-world-2/) - A blog for and about writers and the writing life.
- [Clean Copy](https://www.paulawild.ca/clean-copy/) - proofreading tips for writers and editors
- [From wanna be writer to published author  - The story behind my first book](https://www.paulawild.ca/from-wanna-be-writer-to-published-author-the-story-behind-my-first-book/)
- [Adventures from an author’s book tour journal](https://www.paulawild.ca/adventures-from-an-authors-book-tour-journal/)
- [Painter Bev Byerley on creativity](https://www.paulawild.ca/bevbyerleycreativity/)
- [Creativity and goofing off](https://www.paulawild.ca/creativity-and-goofing-off/) - Scientific studies reveal that not thinking gives creativity a big boost. That means doing something that doesn’t require much concentration, such as going for a walk or washing the dishes, is more likely to result in an imaginative idea or the solution to a problem than sitting at your desk straining your brain into an Creativity, Paula Wild
- [Takaya: Lone Wolf](https://www.paulawild.ca/takaya-lone-wolf/) - Against all odds, a lone wolf has survived on a small cluster of islands for seven years.
- [Wolf scat and butterflies](https://www.paulawild.ca/wolf-scat-and-butterflies/) - Wolves are opportunists when it comes to food. Their scat tells the story about what they eat and much more.
- [111 West Coast Literary Portraits ](https://www.paulawild.ca/111-west-coast-literary-portraits/) - 111 West Coast Literary Portraits icelebrates the diversity of literature, culture and the unique voice of Canada’s most western province.

## Pages

- [Return of the Wolf](https://www.paulawild.ca/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.paulawild.ca/privacy-policy/)
- [Contact](https://www.paulawild.ca/contact/) - Paula Wild is an author and freelance writer who gives wilderness writing retreats.
- [Cougar Reviews & Media](https://www.paulawild.ca/reviews-media/) - Book reviews and interviews of author Paula Wild on her books: The Cougar: Beautiful Wild and Dangerous, & Return of the Wolf, Conflict and Coexistance.
- [Cougar Reviews & Media](https://www.paulawild.ca/reviews-media/) - Book reviews and interviews of author Paula Wild on her books: The Cougar: Beautiful Wild and Dangerous, & Return of the Wolf, Conflict and Coexistance.
- [Bio](https://www.paulawild.ca/bio/) - Biography of Paula Wild; author and freelance writer. Her work has appeared in numerous publications over the years, as well as her six books.
- [Return of the Wolf - sub page](https://www.paulawild.ca/return-of-the-wolf-2/) - Return of the Wolf, Conflict & Coexistence features 70 photographs with colour insert.
- [Events](https://www.paulawild.ca/events/) - Public events for The Return of the Wolf, conflict and coexistence. A new book by Paula Wild.
- [The Cougar](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-cougar/) - A guide to living, working and travelling in cougar country and learning about cougar ecology, behaviour and conservation.
- [The Cougar](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-cougar/) - A guide to living, working and travelling in cougar country and learning about cougar ecology, behaviour and conservation.
- [Cougar Stories](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougar-stories/) - Read some interesting first-hand experiences with cougars in the wild.
- [Cougar Stories](https://www.paulawild.ca/cougar-stories/) - Read some interesting first-hand experiences with cougars in the wild.
- [The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-filberg-heritage-lodge-park/) - The Filberg Heritage Lodge is located on nine waterfront acres near Comox, B.C. A book by Paula Wild with Carl Tessman photography
- [Memories](https://www.paulawild.ca/memories/) - The story traces the Pearce and Plewes families from their English roots to their new lives in Canada with a focus on Louise’s life and accomplishments.
- [Freelance Projects](https://www.paulawild.ca/freelance-projects/) - Sample extracts from author and freelance writer Paula Wild's more than 1,000 feature stories and investigative reports.
- [Sointula Island Utopia](https://www.paulawild.ca/sointula-island-utopia/) - Sointula Island Utopia by Paula Wild. The story of Canada's socialist-utopian community.
- [One River, Two Cultures](https://www.paulawild.ca/one-river-two-cultures/) - The Bella Coola Valley is an isolated paradise located deep within British Columbia's rugged central coast.
- [The Comox Valley](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-comox-valley/) - A breathtaking photographic study, an entertaining history and a contemporary guide to central Vancouver Island, one of British Columbia’s most captivating regions.
- [The Lost Chapter](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-lost-chapter/)
- [The Lost Chapter](https://www.paulawild.ca/the-lost-chapter/)
- [Backstory](https://www.paulawild.ca/backstory/)
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- [Books](https://www.paulawild.ca/books/) - Sointula Island Utopia, One River, Two Cultures, The Comox Valley, The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park are books written by Paula Wild.
- [Books](https://www.paulawild.ca/books/) - Sointula Island Utopia, One River, Two Cultures, The Comox Valley, The Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park are books written by Paula Wild.
- [Author and Freelance Writer](https://www.paulawild.ca/author-freelance-writer/) - Paula Wild is an award-winning author who writes about people, places and the natural world. Her most recent book is Return of the Wolf: Conflict & Coexistence
- [Form tests](https://www.paulawild.ca/form-tests/)
- [Resources](https://www.paulawild.ca/resources/) - Paula Wild's favourite links to resources for writers.
- [Wilderness Writing Retreats](https://www.paulawild.ca/news-events/) - Paula Wild's latest news and events; writing workshops, wilderness retreats, books published, articles of interest and more.

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