Strengthening Our Writing Community
I had the pleasure of attending the When Words Collide festival for readers and writers (WWC) last week in Calgary at the Delta Calgary South. This is Canada’s premier event for authors, as 750...
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10 Reasons to Love When Words Collide Festival for Readers and Writers
Bring together 750 writers of various genres in Calgary–one of Canada’s most vibrant cities–and it’s bound to be a great event. But When Words Collide–a Festival for Readers and Writers truly exceeded all my expectations....
writers helping writers
My post this week will be devoted to writers helping writers, or in other terms … generosity of our knowledge, mentoring or paying it forward. I was quite stunned this week when a Canadian...
a changing landscape for Canadian writers
On the eve of leaving for Montreal to attend the 35th anniversary conference and annual general meeting of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC), I realized I must fulfil my promise to you...
friendship is my foundation — and my salvation
Season’s Greetings, everyone! It’s hard to believe we’re at the final post of 2011. You have been my inspiration over the past (nearly) two years I have been writing this blog. I recall making...
a visit to Kenora for a writer’s conference
I had the pleasure of attending the first ever “Word Fest” in Kenora, Ontario, Canada–a lovely resort town on Lake of the Woods located three hours from my home in Manitoba. The event was...
this writer’s take on gratitude
Thanks to reader, “Lindy Lou” for reminding me that I was late with this week’s blog post. I’m grateful that she (and hopefully others) actually miss the posts when they don’t arrive for a...
the book author’s place in the changing digital landscape
The highlight of my past week was attending a professional development symposium put on by The Writers Union of Canada (TWUC) in Winnipeg as part of a travelling roadshow across the country. I’ll share...
Connecting Authors
Thanks to Lorna Tergesen of Tergesen’s General Store in Gimli for arranging the Author’s Readings last night at the charming and historic Aspire Theatre in Gimli. The tiny theatre used to be a church...
