National Young Readers Day is celebrated during National Young Readers Week on the second Tuesday in November every year. The event's roots come from the "BOOK IT!" program, created by Pizza Hut in 1984 after an initiative created by Ronald Reagan to remind Americans...
I was happy to be part of a discussion on historical and romance fiction this week, for The RV Book Fair. The event will be online between 16th to 23rd November. My panel included our exceptional host, Lucia Matuonto donnagoodacreauthor patbackleyauthor and myself....
As 27th October was National Tell a Story Day in Scotland and the UK, I thought I would share a story I wrote some time ago. It is perfect for the time of year when spirits rise on All Hallows Eve. I hope you like it. Let me know in the comments. MAKING MY PRESENCE...
We celebrate National Friends of the Libraries Week, October 20 – 26, each year to recognize the dedication of Friends groups across the country, and the world, including the US, Australia, France, South Africa, and the UK. The week coincides with October being...
SILENCERS A Young Dystopian novel by Award-Winning author Jenna Greene Despite warnings from family and friends, Scona Tinay enrolls in Silencers Academy. To escape a life of poverty and hardship and ensure a stable future, Scona sets her sights on the Silencers,...
This year's celebration, is from October 7-11, 2024, and marks the 35th annual READ IN Week in Edmonton, Alberta. Usually held during the first full week of October, the event highlights the crucial role reading and literacy plays in schools, libraries, workplaces,...
As many of my regular visitors know I rarely write poetry, however during Poetry Month in April of this year, I did write a few! The Writers Foundation of Strathcona County set out prompts every day under the main title for the contest - World on Fire. You could pick...
So this month has a host of bibliophile celebrations. It is National Literacy month, library card sign up month, and read a new book month. So take your pick, or celebrate all of them! We all know literacy is important for education, but also it should be a way to...
I had to share this gorgeous book trailer created by Rowan Prose Publishing for my western romance. Isn't it just spectacular? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfuW3o7fBXM You can pre-order here for 22nd July 2025 -...