June 30, 2017
#reader #humor
#writers will get this one
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested – Sir Francis Bacon
Where is human nature so weak as in a bookstore?
Share your book humor.
June 30, 2017
Q: What is a flea’s favorite book ?
A: The itch-hikers guide to the galaxy!
Feel free to share your literary, book, reading or author jokes.
June 28, 2017
Writing:
This week I have been editing submissions for my writing group’s Canada 150 book project. All the stories are Canadian themed in one way or another and it has been most enjoyable reading them. I even managed to write one more submission of my own, regarding my first visit to Canada back in 1981. Yep that long ago! At the time I had no idea I would be living here.
My editor and publisher has read my manuscript submission, The Twesome Loop and commented: Yup, it was pretty steamy 
– at least a good reaction. I am still working on the cover with my illustrator and final pages.
My freelance client has several important events to attend so has not, as yet, come back to me with the answers I require to continue. I’m hoping it will not take too long as we are edging closer to the deadline date.
I am escaping for several days next week, which will give me plenty of time to immerse myself in two manuscripts – Bubble the Gruggle now over 9000 words. I have sent this text to my other illustrator to give him an idea of the story so far. And I can return to The Giving Thief to enhance the narrative.
What are your writing plans for the weekend?
If you are Canadian it is a long weekend for Canada Day 1st July, an extra special celebration for the Canada 150 – so even more time to write.
Books:
Merryweather Lodge by Pauline Holyoak.
I’m enjoying this story as it is set near my old home in England. I spent many a childhood visit at Stonehenge chasing my siblings up, over and the stones. Alas no more, it is all fenced off.
TBR pile: It will be difficult choosing which one to read first. Both were birthday gifts.
Writing Tips:
Try not to edit while you’re creating your first draft. Creating and editing are two separate processes using different sides of the brain, and if you try doing both at once you’ll lose. Make a deal with your internal editor that it will get the chance to rip your piece to shreds; it will just need to wait some time.
I am sharing an old blog post on editing, which I hope you will find useful: https://mandyevebarnett.com/2013/01/06/a-necessary-chore-editing/
June 26, 2017
Our author reading on Saturday was amazing – eight readers and a great audience. Social Grounds Coffeehouse did us proud with allowing us once again to utilize their beautiful premises.
On Sunday I attended a friend’s book launch – Carla Howatt has written an emotional and powerful book about her experience after her son’s suicide.
http://www.dreamwritepublishing.ca/retail/books/bearing-witness
Last week I also attended a grant presentation for my writers group, Writers Foundation of Strathcona County. This grant will assist us in publishing our Canada 150 book, which tells stories of Canada, whether it is memories, wildlife, landscape, seasons or any other ‘Canadian’ theme. County Clothesline are always so generous with their grants to local non-profits and organizations. http://wfscsherwoodpark.com/wfsc-canada-150-book-project
This week is less eventful (pardon the pun) so writing is my goal.
Other upcoming events:
https://www.facebook.com/BennettCentreYEG/”https://www.facebook.com/events
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June 23, 2017
So here you can groan…
What building has the most stories?
The library.
Q. What reference book should you use when you forget your shovel?
A. The dig-tionary.
#book #love
Books to the ceiling,
#book #love
Books to the sky,
My pile of books is a mile high.
How I love them!
How I need them!
I’ll have a long beard by the time I read them.
– Arnold Lobel
Wise words to live by (well at least read by)
From July 6-9, 
Mandy Eve-Barnett's Blog for Readers & Writers 