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
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Judging Books by their Covers
While browsing my online library catalogue, this book caught my eye: It captured me not because of its great reviews but because I could have sworn it was in my TBR pile with a different name. I searched through the pile and found this: Ah yes. Not quite the same book. Extremely similar cover, completely different book. Apparently, this… Continue reading Judging Books by their Covers
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
Canadian Literary Short Fiction Markets (F-M)
Continuing on last week's blog, here are another 10+ excellent Canadian literary journals that short story writers can submit to. The Feathertale Revew (Ottawa, Ontario) A humour magazine that publishes hip literary and entertaining work from Canadian writers. 2 issues/year (print and online). Since 2008. Considers fiction up to 2,500 words, plus poetry, sketches and… Continue reading Canadian Literary Short Fiction Markets (F-M)
All Good Children go to Heaven (or at least to paperback and Booktrack editions)
A couple of cool things have happened this fall with my 2011 teen novel, All Good Children. First, All Good Children is now available in paperback! Orca Book Publishers has produced a gorgeous paperback version of the book. It's blue, it's ominous, it's a keeper. Check it out in their Fall 2016 catalogue: So now… Continue reading All Good Children go to Heaven (or at least to paperback and Booktrack editions)
Catherine Austen 