I'm pleased to have received a creation grant from the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec this summer to draft an experimental novel, "Introverts R Us." The novel is about two men: a wealthy professor who retreats to the woods to finish a paper on the lies we tell ourselves; and the salt-of-the-earth… Continue reading Thanks for Supporting Introverts
The Ottawa Public Library is seeking new judges for this year's Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest. Published authors and professional storytellers living in the National Capital Region are encouraged to apply. There is only one week left to apply. (This is a late post, I know, but I was confused by the September 29th selection… Continue reading Judges needed for the OPL’s Awesome Authors Contest
Back to school and bored already? Liven up the year with a visit to your school from a teaching artist -- like me. In Quebec, we have two great programs to help fund an author or artist visit to your school: Culture in the Schools and ArtistsInspire. Culture in the Schools The Ministry of Education's… Continue reading Funding for Writing Workshops in 2024-25
[UPDATE May 22: A huge thank-you to the Regina Public Library for inviting me into their branches, virtually, to lead local writers in this prompt-based workshop via Zoom. It was a new workshop for me and I LOVED it! Thanks to everyone who participated and helped out. 😀] Next Saturday, I'll be leading a writing… Continue reading Virtual Writing Workshop
Come out this weekend to a free bilingual celebration of literacy in Aylmer (Gatineau) featuring authors for all ages. Join me and a dozen other local authors in the Librairie Michabou Bookstore this weekend for the first annual Gatineau Book Festival to celebrate reading and writing for all ages. This 2-day event will take place… Continue reading Gatineau Book Festival
