Today is High Five a Librarian Day - yes every day seems to have some sort of celebration - right? Anyway, librarian's and libraries are worth celebrating at all times. I am lucky to have the most incredible local library, where I host my monthly writers circle and...
As book lovers we gravitate to bookstores as though there is a magnetic force compelling us to enter. Of course, there are as many types of bookstores as there are genres. Each one has its own unique personality from the big box stores with their brash inventory of...
It might seem early to some to begin planning for events in 2025, but with a multitude of opportunities available the more we plan ahead the easier it will be. I have received two confirmations for presenter and panelist position's already, so have marked my calendar,...
The book fair and sale - Word on the Street in Lethbridge on 21st September was a great success. I managed a half table display, which is always challenging with the amount of books I have to display. I shared the table with the University of Lethbridge English...
With more in-person events during the summer months, we are all excited about hosting our author tables. We will receive our allocated table size and, in many cases, a room plan showing where we will be situated at each event. Depending on this location and the...
Last Saturday, was the first time my writing group, the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County attended an in-person event since the pandemic started. In conjunction with Recreation, Parks & Culture the event gave residents the opportunity to try sports and...
Limbo-land by Mandy Eve-Barnett Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com We all know the strange limbo-land between Christmas and New Year. A land of past and future. The Christmas celebrations are over, but memories remain. The glitz of the holiday décor is still shining, but...
So Saturday was an intensive all day event, with interviews, virtual vendor walks, workshops and interaction. I hope you were able to drop by and take in the event. Get it here:Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1044821Amazon POD:...
Once we transition from writer to published author, there are many things that change. No longer can we sit in isolation, hide from the world or pretend it's a 'hobby'. Words we created are available to the public and so begins the promotion bandwagon. Photo by...