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

monday markets, short stories, writers' markets

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)

books, teen novels, What's New, writing, young adult fiction

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)

books

Satan Makes Lemonade

For the eighth time in my life, I’m trying to finish Milton’s Paradise Lost. (So far, I’ve reread Book I, the bit about the fallen angels landing in hell. It’s fun to read aloud when you get to lines like, “Awake, arise, or be for ever fallen!”—which does not work on sleeping teenagers, BTW). I… Continue reading Satan Makes Lemonade

authors, children's books, What's New, writing conference

SCBWI Spring Conference in Ottawa

There are still a few spaces left for Ottawa's SCBWI Art of Story Conference scheduled for the end of the month. For two days, guest speakers will offer workshops and presentations to everyone interested in writing or illustrating children's books, from aspiring picture book illustrators to established YA novelists. There's something for every level of experience. The conference will offer presentations, workshops, one-on-one critique… Continue reading SCBWI Spring Conference in Ottawa