April is National Literature and Poetry Month, as well as the 4th being National School Librarian Day and the 10th National Encourage a Young Writer Day. So April truly covers all things literary for readers and writers alike. My writing group is holding a poem a day...
As secretary of the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County, not only did I help plan, set up and tear down this event, but also attended as an author. It was an early start at 7 am to ensure the volunteers and all the display items were organized and in place prior...
I was watching a documentary series on Netflix, Bad Sport, which looks at the underbelly and criminal side of sports. Greed is one of the main components of why 'deals' are done. In all of the cases, a person's reputation is dragged into the gutter. Their honesty and...
We have looked at how book covers change from country to country, but how many titles have changed? Do you know? I have altered a couple of my own titles as the story evolved and a better title came to mind. Initially, when I was writing my YA novella, Creature Hunt...
A local publisher for local authors. Get to know my publisher, Dream Write Publishing and it's incredible owner, Linda J. Pedley. You can hear the whole interview here: soundsugarradio.com Episode 17 will be uploaded shortly. SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL highlights writing and...
As we Albertan's look forward to 'proper' Spring instead of 'false Spring', we look forward to embracing the warm weather to write outside and enjoy nature. It is not a pretty sight, with brown grass and slush but it will get better. Although, COVID still has us under...
It is that time of year again, I have been working with the Board members of my writing group to finalize details for our annual writing conference. As I am hosting an online session about blogging, I revised my presentation notes in readiness. The countdown is on! I...
Hello All, I have been featured in the Makin' It Happen article of the magazine from Be A Best Seller.com today. As this is a subcription only I am just highlighting my piece within it. Makin' It Happen This week's Makin' It Happen author is Mandy Eve-Barnett,...