Here’s an update on what’s happening with my book, Once Upon a Sandbox. Book launch, Kitchener Tavistock Public Library, answering questions after the reading Tavistock Fall Fair, promoting book and editing business Toastmasters and storytelling experiences have been … Continue reading →
In cities across Canada, Word on the Street celebrates reading and advocates literacy. I’ve been involved with Word on the Street in Victoria Park, Kitchener, nearly every year since its first event. The first year, I volunteered with the City … Continue reading →
July 13, 2011. Posing for a photo before the launch of my book. Note the mini sandbox beside me. Giving my reading. An attentive and receptive audience. Thanks to my daughter Sarah and her boyfriend Tony for setting up … Continue reading →
This week I’ve taken a few road trips to promote my book. Merrifield Book Shop in Woodstock, Ontario, now has my book in its store. There may be opportunity for signing or a book event there this fall. Fanfare Books … Continue reading →
Outside the dining hall, and it’s time to say good-bye. Darcy Neil Croteau (left) and Carolyn Wilker (Photo by Darcy’s husband, used by permission.) Lessons I learned at Write! Canada this year: There’s always more to learn. Be open … Continue reading →
cover art by Deborah Pryce ISBN – 978-1-897475-69-0 $19.95 Here are the events planned so far for my book, Once Upon a Sandbox. Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Book launch at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 236 Woodhaven Road, Kitchener, Ontario. Time … Continue reading →
After months of writing and editing, submissions, waiting, and more editing, my book is out. Once Upon a Sandbox is a narrative in prose and poety about life on a family farm in the 50s and 60s. If you’ve grown … Continue reading →
Thinking back on my first conference in 2001, I remember being excited about trying something new. There was also a bit of anxiety as I approached Guelph and the conference grounds. That was my inner critic. I had paid my … Continue reading →
I’ve been reading Country Roads: Memoirs from Rural Canada by such writers as Luanne Armstrong. Laura Best, Pamela Wallin, Ruth Latta, Gordon Tootootsis, Kay Parley, Wayne Johnston, Pamela Banting, Keith Collier, Rudy Wiebe and many others. Accomplished writers all, with … Continue reading →
In this post, I depart from my usual format of reflections. Copyright and the creative and intellectual copy of its creators is important in this time, and has far-reaching implications. Writers organizations, actors, screen writers and artists have made their … Continue reading →
