I will be touring Nova Scotia during the 2014 TD Canadian Children's Book Week. I am thrilled to be part of this annual week-long celebration of children's literature. It's my first time; I've been told to expect exhilaration, exhaustion, and excitement. I can't wait. But I'll have to: Book Week will take place May 3rd to 10th, 2014. While… Continue reading Book Me for Book Week 2014
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It’s On! Come to the Virtual Launch of Tesseracts 17
Here's the live link to the online launch of Tesseracts 17: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast to Coast, hosted by BittenByBooks.com. LIVE LINK: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=65782 The 24-hour launch is live, and people have been leaving comments and interacting for a few hours already. Pop in and join the conversation. (You could win a $50 Amazon… Continue reading It’s On! Come to the Virtual Launch of Tesseracts 17
Online Launch of Tesseracts 17 – this Wednesday
Want to win a $50 Amazon gift certificate? Want to chat with authors of speculative fiction from across Canada? Want to celebrate longstanding independent book publishers? Then please come to the virtual book launch of Tesseracts 17: Speculating Canada from Coast to Coast to Coast, hosted by BittenByBooks.com on October 23rd through 24th, from noon to noon CST.… Continue reading Online Launch of Tesseracts 17 – this Wednesday
Fearless Friday
I'm thrilled to be working with Carrie Gleason, my editor at Lorimer, on another sixth grade comedy. Dave Davidson, 6th Grade Fearslayer, will be published in Spring 2014. This will be a boyish sort of follow-up to 26 Tips for Surviving Grade 6. It's completely unrelated, with all new characters and stories, but it shares… Continue reading Fearless Friday
The Squirrels Stole my Picture Book!
Who doesn't love squirrels? Apparently Aesop. I spent 45 minutes looking for a fable about squirrels to tie into my new and exciting squirrel picture book. Yes, I said "new and exciting squirrel picture book!" Here's the news: When Squirrels Stole My Sister, written by Catherine Austen and illustrated by To Be Determined, will be published… Continue reading The Squirrels Stole my Picture Book!
