This year we celebrate and honour the contributions of authors and illustrators, who write books and/or produce art for children and young adults. From 4th - 10th February, libraries and schools will participate in discovering and learning about these special writers...
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...
There are a multitude of myths and legends in every country in the world. As children we grow up with them as bedtime storie,s and through movies based on legends. As these narratives develop over time, with changes due to modern perception and 'politically' correct...
Today is World Folktale Day. Every country has their own specific tales relayed from generation to generation. No matter which continent you are from, you can find multiple folk stories. The genre includes myths, legends, epics, fables, ballads and folktales. Some...
When I write, I use places I have visited, or know well, for the setting of my narratives. While others are purely conjured up in my imagination. For example, for my YA adventure novella, Creature Hunt on Planet Toaria, the planet Toaria is completely my creation,...
There are several celebratory days this week! So let's get started. 2nd May - Harry Potter Day (May 2 was the day of the Battle of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter series) This series is a global phenomenon not only with the books but the movies as well. 4th - 10th May -...
As spring arrives eventually in Alberta, we look to the signs of spring. Animals emerge from hibernation, green shoots are foraged and the green blush of new leaves makes the landscape so much more pleasant to look at. As many of you know I wrote a children's chapter...
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...
I accompanied my publisher, Dream Write Publishing to Jasper, Alberta on Saturday for booklovers weekend. Most weekends are book lovers weekend's, I'm sure you would agree, but this was a special event and I was happy to participate. Our generous host, Habitat for the...