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Namby-pamby protagonists, step aside
A big thanks to Globe and Mail arts reporter Marsha Lederman for her coverage of the life of a typical mid-list, middle-age writer: me!
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CBC Books Fall Reading List
I’m honoured that Ellen in Pieces has been selected as one of “10 fantastic reads” by CBC Books. Congratulations to all the authors.
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North by Northwest
A huge thanks to Sheryl MacKay for the most relaxing interview ever. Here’s our conversation about Ellen in Pieces. Listen to it here.
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Thin Air Winnipeg
I’m looking forward to visiting The ‘Peg for one of the nicest literary festivals in Canada – Thin Air. I’ll be reading to and chatting with students at the University of Manitoba, appearing on the...
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Russell Books Reading
Victoria readers, I hope you can join me for an evening of readings at Russell Books with Angie Abdou and Eve Joseph. September 25th at 7:30 pm. 734 Fort Street. Click here for more information.
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The Globe and Mail Book Report
Thanks to the Globe and Mail for including me in their Book Reports and for the smashing portrait by Tonia Cowan.
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Vancouver Writers Fest, October 21-26
I’m very much looking forward to my events at the Vancouver Writers Fest. For kids, I’ll be at Event #4, Picture Perfect, and Event #35, Tell Me More. For adults, I’ll be at Event #50, To Link or Not...
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BookFest Windsor: Alistair MacLeod Tribute
I’m honoured to be participating in the tribute to the great Alistair MacLeod at Windsor BookFest, Saturday 25 October at 8:00pm. The next day I’ll be at Books and Brunch. For a complete schedule of...
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International Festival of Authors 2014
I’m thrilled to be back at IFOA with Ellen in Pieces. I’ll be reading on 28 October at 7:30 and participating in a round table discussion on 1 November at 3:00. For the complete schedule of my...
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The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers
Airing on CBC this week is my interview with Shelagh Rogers about Ellen in Pieces. Have a listen!
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CBC Best Books of 2014
I’m thrilled that Ellen in Pieces has been selected as a CBC Best Book of 2014! Read the full list here.
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Writers’ Trust Best Books of the Year
What a delight to see Ellen in Pieces appear three times on the Writers’ Trust of Canada’s Best Books of the Year. The books were selected by writers recognized by the WT this year. Read the complete...
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Best Canadian Stories X 3
I’ve just received my contributor’s copy of 14: Best Canadian Stories, selected by the inimitable John Metcalf. This volume republishes “Your Dog Makes Me Smile,” which first appeared in Numéro Cinq...
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Happy International Women’s Day!
I’m thrilled to make CBC Books’ list of 12 Canadian Women Writers You Need to Read. Happy International Women’s Day to you all!
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Ellen and Ethel…
I’m thrilled that Ellen in Pieces has been nominated for the 2015 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. The award is given to the best work of fiction by a BC author. And I’m in wonderful company! Read the...
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May 2nd is Authors for Indies Day!
My dream job is finally coming true! On May 2nd I’ll be hard at work in both Kids Books (10:30-11:30 am) and Hagar Books (afternoon). Come say hello and let me sell you a book! See the great line-up...
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Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story
A festival that honours one of my literary heroes! And I get to be there! The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story takes place 4-7 June in Munro’s home town of Wingham, Ontario. I’ll be doing two...
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Scenes from the Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story
What a privilege to be part of this festival in Alice Munro’s home town of Wingham, Ontario. It is the setting for Lives of Girls and Women and much of her early fiction. There I was, standing in...
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