Jim Bruce is widely known for his award-winning aviation art. This full-colour book traces his lengthy career creating these masterpieces of military, civil, general and bush aviation, and would be an excellent addition to any collection. Book details and ordering info: J.B. Graphics Inc. has published a softcover book (laminated covers, perfect binding) AVIATION ARTContinue reading “Jim Bruce releases Aviation Art”
Category Archives: Writing & Publishing
Hosting Author Promotion Panel at LitFest 2012
Friday, October 19th @ Noon – CBC Centre Stage Gone are the days when a writer could afford to be working away, alone and isolated. Now, each author faces significant pressure to be their own promoter, both online and in real life. This panel examines ways to use digital and analog tools to make theContinue reading “Hosting Author Promotion Panel at LitFest 2012”
CAHS Journal Celebrates Twin Otters!
From editor Terry Higgins (also of www.aviaeology.com): “Journal 49-4 features six articles on the de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, and its ‘reborn’ Viking Air Series 400 Twin Otter, in celebration of the type’s 40th year of Canadian military service. The CF/RCAF centric articles are balanced with a short piece on the type’s origins, another onContinue reading “CAHS Journal Celebrates Twin Otters!”
Interview on Wise Women Network
Wise? Not sure about that. But always happy to chat about history, writing, and aviation! Here’s a link to a short interview I did recently on those subjects…
Travel article about Alaska and Yukon on Beststory.ca
I recently found out about a new journalism site, www.beststory.ca, being set up by Montreal-based reporter and editor Warren Perley. After checking out this new delivery model – readers pay only for the stories they want to read, and there’s no advertising – I was intrigued. Enough so to get in touch and offer to write somethingContinue reading “Travel article about Alaska and Yukon on Beststory.ca”
Historic Wings Online Magazine Relaunches
I just learned that Thomas Van Hare, publisher of Historic Wings Magazine, has relaunched this free online publication. It’s a magazine dedicated to stories about “airplanes, helicopters, jets and all things aloft from the past and present” and includes: Feature Stories: articles that provide intensive, deeply researched aviation history. Photo Features: aviation photo galleries depicting currentContinue reading “Historic Wings Online Magazine Relaunches”
Review of Michael Vlessides’ The Ice Pilots
Since the television series Ice Pilots, NWT debuted in 2008, thousands of devoted fans have tuned in weekly to watch the Buffalo Airways team keep vintage aircraft like Douglas DC-3 Dakotas, DC-4s, and Curtiss C-46 Commandos flying in Canada’s North. Viewers are equally riveted by the show’s “characters”: the McBryan family, headed by no-nonsense “Buffalo”Continue reading “Review of Michael Vlessides’ The Ice Pilots”
Call for Presentations: Women in Aviation Conference 2013
Call for Presenters for Women in Aviation International Conference WAI is now accepting proposals for the 24th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference. Location: Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN Dates: March 14-16, 2013 Conference Theme: Setting the Stage for Your Success Your audience will include women and men, aviation and aerospace professionals and students aspiringContinue reading “Call for Presentations: Women in Aviation Conference 2013”
Alberta Votes 2012
Election season is upon us here in Alberta, and as this is my first provincial election as an Albertan, I am paying particular attention to the platforms and candidates. The parties have staked their lawn signs and their members are putting the word out, but it can still be difficult to track messages, policies, and make a final decision comeContinue reading “Alberta Votes 2012”
Author Q&A on Aviation, History, and Writing/Publishing!
I’ve often said this little apple didn’t fall far from the tree: I was destined to write about aviation because there were so many airplane nuts in my family. Well, maybe I was also destined to write – period – because of my genetics. I come from a long line of journalers, journalists, radio play writers, andContinue reading “Author Q&A on Aviation, History, and Writing/Publishing!”