There are multitude ways to promote your novels, from in person events to online social media sites, interviews, author readings and more. Other ideas are holding a prize draw at an event, or an online contest for a free copy of your book, or maybe as a guest at a...
Over the years living in Alberta, Canada, I have come to know the 'false' Spring we experience every year. After months of snow, ice and freezing temperatures, quite suddenly we note a warmth to the sun's rays, that the air doesn't hurt your face and the snow and ice...
I was commissioned to write a children's book last year about a dear friend, fellow writer, and local community titan. It was, and is, a privilege to have written a book celebrating her extraordinary life. Helen Lavender had the biggest heart, the warmest hugs, and...
What sparked your interest in writing? I have had an interest in writing since before I can remember. When I was younger I would play with toys like legos or bionicles, during that I would make up backstories and battle scenes for all of my many characters. This then...
This week we celebrate Canadian Children’s Book Week to celebrate books, reading and the connections they bring. Many schools, libraries and bookstores are hosting local authors and having special events throughout the week to promote the wonder of stories. The first...
This week we celebrate National Young Readers Week and Children's Book Week, depending on where you live in the world. Stories are such a fundamental part of childhood. We can all remember our favourite's, from fairy tales, to adventures, to the classics, all these...
Why do you, primarily, write for children? I enjoy writing for children because I want them to embrace imagination. I want my stories to make them happy, be kind, and spark curiosity. Childhood goes byquickly, and I want to play a role in making it filled with joy. I...
https://www.heatherweidner.com/blog/2023/4/5/writerwednesday-interview-with-mandy-eve-barrett?fbclid=IwAR2Ab78AweCIHxpiCSg7IaD_giD2uU1DdkEyb-fOfvUedhpzjEpOz7jo_vw Questions: Hardest thing about being a writer: Finding time to write around full time work, and other...
For any book lover, a library is the ultimate place to visit and enjoy. Filled with a fantastic array of books in every genre possible, we can browse to our hearts delight. So today, we celebrate Library Lover's Day, which falls on February 14, and is dedicated to...