Category Archives: Award Winner
Spot the difference.
I just received a wonderful note from a young woman named Alexia Panakos. She’s now a budding fashion designer but when she was in Grade Six, she read a funny little book called The Puppet Wrangler. It’s about a girl … Continue reading
Check me out at The Human Library.
If I were a book, what would I be? A thriller? In my dreams. A romance? Not bloody likely. A comic book? Closer, perhaps – that is if the cover were a little wrinkled, some of the jokes kind of … Continue reading
My Christmas Shopping Guide – Part 1
“Gripping, heartbreaking, and revelatory, a book that will touch teen (and adult) readers deeply.” That’s what The Canadian Children’s Book News had to say about Don Aker’s RUNNING ON EMPTY. I bet there’s a teenager on your gift list who’d just … Continue reading
Bacon and Eggs and Wonderful Kids.
I just arrived back from three very busy days of school visits in Chatham-Kent and London, Ontario. I loved the delicious breakfast (and fabulous retro decor) of the St. Clair Restaurant in downtown Chatham. But most of all, I loved … Continue reading
I shoulda had another cup of coffee.
Here’s a radio interview I did at the ungodly hour of 7:15 today with the charming Don Connolly of CBC’s Information Morning. I’m babbling a bit but hopefully you’ll be able to glean a little insight into the making of … Continue reading
Vicki Grant, Cub Reporter
I’ve got a new gig. In addition to working on a mystery set in wartime Halifax, I’m writing a weekly column for The Chronicle Herald. Called “Creative Catalysts”, it looks at people or organizations who make Halifax a culturally interesting … Continue reading
We’ll rant and we’ll roar like true Newfoundlanders…
Especially if I win. I’m off to St. John’s, Newfoundland, tomorrow for the Atlantic Book Awards. Betsy Wickwire and I are up against Gloria Ann Wesley, (Chasing Freedom) and Susan White (The Year Mrs. Montague Cried ) for the coveted Ann Connor Brimer Award. In … Continue reading
…plus I get two days in Newfoundland!
Despite the weird hairdo, I’m delighted to announce that Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret has been shortlisted for the Ann Connor Brimer Award. The recognition is fabulous, of course, but the perks are what really excite me. I’m going to be joining … Continue reading
Awake and Smiling
I’m posting this photo for two reasons: 1) To say thanks to the young ladies from Agnes McPhail Public School for interviewing me about Not Suitable for Family Viewing. 2) And to prove that I was alert throughout the Ontario … Continue reading
Can I drop by for a visit?
Toronto at the end of January. Is there a lovelier place to be? No. Not if you get to enjoy the warmth of the Ontario Library Association’s SuperConference. (What a corny line. Clearly, I’ll do anything for a segue.) I’ve … Continue reading
