So far things are pretty awesome with my Children's Book Week 2014 trip to Nova Scotia. (I haven't actually begun working yet. Gruelling days are ahead. Or at least not quite so easy days as today.) First, I got to Halifax and found an ocean and sunshine and happy people walking all over wearing T-shirts. After a… Continue reading Book Week in Nova Scotia: Day One (Saturday)
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Off to Nova Scotia for Book Week!
I'm heading off to Nova Scotia tomorrow for TD Canadian Children's Book Week 2014. Hurrah! I'm one of 29 lucky authors, illustrators and storytellers selected to tour schools and libraries outside their own province this year. I was thrilled to get Nova Scotia as my destination. I am smitten with the Atlantic coast. (So smitten… Continue reading Off to Nova Scotia for Book Week!
Imagine a Story Conference – CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the Spring conference in Montreal has been cancelled. CANSCAIP's annual "Packaging Your Imagination" conference will be held in Toronto this fall.
Friday Fable: The Climax that went “meh”
You may know the old tale, "The Mountain in Labour:" A magnificent mountain began to rumble one day, and it made such a mighty noise that it was heard across the land, and people came from far and wide to witness the wonder that was bound to follow. Thousands gathered at the base of the mountain,… Continue reading Friday Fable: The Climax that went “meh”
Cordelia’s Valentine, part of “Shakespeare High”
Check out my modern take on the Lear family in "Cordelia's Valentine," part of a new series of original short fiction by Canadian young adult authors published on the CBC Canada Writes website this month, in honour of Shakespeare's 450th birthday. Here's the shortlink direct to "Cordelia's Valentine." But be sure to browse around the full cast… Continue reading Cordelia’s Valentine, part of “Shakespeare High”
Catherine Austen 