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Conan
This is a special thanks to author kc dyer, who gave conan a very special toy. It's a plush skunk minus the stuffing, but with two easy-to-use squeakers!As you can see, Conan is loving his new toy!
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Launch of Diane Haynes' GAIA WILD!
I'd like to take a moment to tell everyone about Diane Haynes' new book that's coming out! I've been to her launches before, and they are spectacularly fun. Launch of GAIA WILD!Today at 3:27pmDiane...
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New Home
It's been almost two months since I've been in my new home. Conan and I have settled in quite nicely, and I think we've explored most of the area. Thankfully, I'm walking distance to an Internet cafe,...
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Dawn
Well, I haven't mentioned Dawn in quite awhile as I've been waiting for the first set of edits to happen. I got them today, which means I'll be very busy over the next few months. While the comments...
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SiWC
Tonight I head off to Surrey to enjoy one of Canada's best writer's conferences - located right in my own backyard! (Not literally, of course - though that, too, would be tres cool...)This will be a...
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Returned From the SiWC
What an absolutely incredible weekend.It started off Wednesday evening when I arrived at the Sheridan for the conference with buddy and fellow author, Lee Fodi. We had a Master Class to prepare for on...
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Happy Halloween!
Today is, without a doubt, my favourite holiday. This is the one day a year when we get to shed our everyday selves, and delve deep into our alter egos. We get to be not what we are, but what we are...
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To say I'm high on sugar would be an understatement. In anticipation of hordes of costumed children threatening tricks if I didn't treat, I purchased enough candy to warrant its own cupboard. What...
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As I sat in Joey Beenz yesterday, with my notebook in hand and a whole lot of scribbled-on-looseleaf scattered about, I came to a realization. I always refer to my writing as "my work," and I now...
View ArticleProcrastinating
This has been a good day for rewrites. Getting Dawn more polished after a set of comments from my publisher, so that I can send it on to my editor. To do so I've left the house, braved the awful...
View ArticleDessert at Joey Beenz
In case anyone was wondering, I did break down and got myself a lemon meringue tart. It was shockingly awful, with uncooked filling and soggy pastry. I have a good mind to call Chef Ramsey on them.
View ArticleBuffy Between the Lines
I use a fancy program called "Stat Counter" to track how often my site is viewed. Now, while I cannot tell exactly who anyone is (nor, to be honest, do I want to), I can discover where people are from...
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Bite of the Mango
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed today. I went to hear an author speak, and it was one of the most inspiring talks I'd ever heard. The book is called "Bite of the Mango," and is the true story of...
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Jen Miller Music
If you've seen the video I made for rancour, chances are you've fallen in love with the background music. That's my pal Jen Miller, who is a talented singer/songwriter. Do pay her a visit here. You can...
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West Is Calling
Tomorrow evening (Thursday), my sometimes co-worker, Leslie Buffam, will be launching her first picture book, West is Calling, that she co-wrote with Orca Books editor Sarah Harvey. (Illustrated by...
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Mark Your Calendars!
In an interview from the North Pole, a jolly man in a red suit was quoted as saying, "My elves may not get toys made in time for Christmas. They are too busy reading." This holiday season, why not...
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Tune in to CBC on December 11th (If you're in Vancouver, BC...)
Have you ever wondered whether you could write and publish a children’s book? It might seem like child’s play but as local author James McCann knows it’s actually a lot of hard work. Watch Living...
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We All Deserve to Stay Dry and Warm
While living in Vancouver, I attended a Church called "The Open House," which is a nondenominational Christian community that does its best to live its faith. This Christmas season, TOH is involved in...
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CBC's Living Vancouver
The episode aired today, and you can watch it here.There is also a contest over at CBC, and if you win you can get a free copy of Pyre! Enter here! (Hint - you have to watch the episode to find out the...
View ArticleTriple Author Event Happens ... Sun, Rain or Snow!
A reminder that kc dyer, Lee Edward Fodi and myself will be appearing for a reading and general candy-cane gorge-a-thon at the new bookshop in Vancouver called Once Upon A Huckleberry Bush.If you'd...
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Merry Christmas to Whedon fans and, well, to everyone else as well!
Thanks to kc dyer for pointing me in the direction of this video, and also thanks to Alanna Torres, whoever you are, for creating it!I hope all of your Christmases are full of joy and peace and a lots...
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I have chosen to change my blog location in an attempt to have more control over the images and writing on my blog. Please visit the new blog here , and remember to change your RSS.
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