short stories, writing

A Smattering of Evans

I was thrilled to receive my contributor copies of Issue 147 of The New Quarterly this week. My short story, "On Sulphur Mountain," is one of eight stories featured in this issue. I've had a chance to read them all, and they're wonderful -- so well-written and engrossing. I'm proud to have my work alongside… Continue reading A Smattering of Evans

contests, monday markets, What's New, writing, young writers

Awesome Young Authors in Ottawa

Yes, it's on! The Ottawa Public Library is holding its annual Awesome Authors Contest for youth aged 9-17. If you're a young person in Ottawa with something to say, get to work on saying it well. (BTW, the 9-year-olds don't have to compete with the high-schoolers. The contest is divided into three age categories: 9-11;… Continue reading Awesome Young Authors in Ottawa

books, contests, public libraries, short stories, What's New, writing, young writers

Good Reading

I just received my copies of the latest Pot-Pourri -- that's the annual volume of youth writing published by the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA). This lovely book contains all the winning poems and stories from last year's Awesome Authors Contest, a youth writing competition held every winter by the Ottawa Public Library.… Continue reading Good Reading

authors, short stories, What's New, writing

My Latest Story (Not for Children)

My latest short story, "Mr. Boots," has just come out in the Summer 2017 issue of The Fiddlehead. (Yes, that's me peeking inside the magazine at left, and yes, I could use some eye drops and a mascara wand. What can I say? I've been up late writing.) The Fiddlehead is one of Canada's most… Continue reading My Latest Story (Not for Children)

monday markets, short stories, writers' markets, writing

Canadian Literary Short Fiction Markets N-Q

Continuing on the last couple of posts, here are another 10 excellent Canadian literary journals that short story writers can submit to. The Nashwaak Review (Fredericton, New Brunswick) Publishes original work from new and established writers and artists from across Canada, with an Atlantic focus. 1 double-issue/year (print). Since 1994. Considers fiction (no word limit),… Continue reading Canadian Literary Short Fiction Markets N-Q