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
Last weekend I attended the launch of Pot-pourri 2025, a gorgeous collection of the winning works of this year's Ottawa Public Library Awesome Authors contest. The book showcases eighteen contest winners, with poems, comics, and short stories in English and French from authors aged 9-12 and 13-18. There was a great turnout at this year's… Continue reading Pot-pourri 2025 launch: new works by Awesome Authors
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
It's here, awesome authors! The latest volume of Pot-Pourri, containing all the winning stories, poems, and graphic narratives from Ottawa's Awesome Authors aged 9-18. Buy your copy today. Check out the gorgeous cover design by Gaurinanda Abhilash: Once again, the anthology is generously produced by the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA), with… Continue reading Pot-Pourri 2022
