CBC’s Canada Reads 2012 has adopted the theme of “True Stories.” While my last book, For the Love of Flying: The Story of Laurentian Air Services, wasn’t among the top contenders, one thoughtful reader from Edmonton submitted it. I don’t know Marlo, but thanks very much for the kind words that appeared on the CBC CanadaContinue reading “Reader Recommended for CBC Canada Reads”
Category Archives: Writing & Publishing
Chatelaine’s Maverick of the Year!
Visit the Chatelaine site for more info, and to read the article in bigger font!
Charlotte Gray Comes to Edmonton!
Me and Charlotte Gray after her talk in Edmonton I was absolutely thrilled to learn that Charlotte Gray, my CanHist hero, was going to be in Edmonton this week as a guest of LitFest and STARFest. Last Saturday night she spoke at the St. Albert library to a room full of fans – one ofContinue reading “Charlotte Gray Comes to Edmonton!”
Artist Takeover in Edmonton
Natasha Deen, author of several books including a new YA one, True Grime, decided to put on an artist takeover at the Whitemud Crossing Library. After several weeks of coordinating with the library, sponsors, and a group of us writers/artists, her vision came to life. Through PA announcements and us physically going to round people up, weContinue reading “Artist Takeover in Edmonton”
Tablets That Pass the Test
There are so many tablets on the market that it can be difficult trying to decide which one to buy. Here, guest blogger and tech-toy junky Doug Pagnutti gives his take on which pass the test for the average consumer: My favourite one so far is the Asus 10″ Transformer. The tablet itself is prettyContinue reading “Tablets That Pass the Test”
On Women and Work
I’ve been busy organizing and running a conference the past month (more on that soon), and so have been remiss in my blogging, but that doesn’t mean the world stopped or the ol’ wheels in my head ceased turning. Lately I’ve had a string of encounters involving women of all ages, that has made thoseContinue reading “On Women and Work”
21st Century Publishing, New Niches and Transmedia Storytelling
The afternoon of May 7th I found myself attending two more sessions at the Edge of Print Conference that raised a lot of questions for me. The first was “The Multi-Niche Writer: Spinning Your Idea through Genres and Media” with Judy Schultz. Judy is an accomplished writer and tv host, and certainly knows how toContinue reading “21st Century Publishing, New Niches and Transmedia Storytelling”
Growing Pains in a Digital Age
So in my last post on the Edge of Print Conference that took place in Edmonton May 6-7th, I mentioned the keynote set the stage for a day of debating the pros and cons of e-publishing, social media, and other 21st century writerly dilemmas. The first panel discussion I attended only fueled the fire. MadeContinue reading “Growing Pains in a Digital Age”
Writing and Publishing on the Edge
Another weekend, another writing conference! This last one was Get Publishing’s Edge of Print event, and it was a heavy-hitter of sessions, panels, and pitch camps, plus lots of time to network. The day opened with a keynote from Minister Faust (aka Malcolm Azania, aka Captain E-Town) called “Honing Your Edge.” As his bio says:Continue reading “Writing and Publishing on the Edge”
Getting Creative About Nonfiction
I wrote a whole post about going to the Creative Nonfiction Collective Conference in Banff, Alberta, but a glitch killed it and somehow all that came through were the photos! I don’t have the spirit to re-write the post, but have included some links to great sites, authors and works I learned about this weekend.Continue reading “Getting Creative About Nonfiction”