Category Archives: Teen fiction
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
“A truly hilarious book…”
And the really good news is that I was actually trying to be hilarious…Here’s the whole fabulous review of Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret from www.canadiangiftguide.com. “Kudos to Canadian Vicki Grant for writing a truly hilarious book that’ll make you smile while … Continue reading
The type of news I like…
Thanks to Canadian Children’s Book News for a lovely review of Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret. Here’s my most favourite part: “Vicki Grant’s characters jump off the page. She shows an uncanny understanding of young people’s worries and emotions, the depression … Continue reading
What was I thinking? (Or worse – saying?)
Taking the mystery out of mystery writing. (I hope.)
Plotting. Planting clues. Killing off your characters. I had to figure out how to do all that while writing Not Suitable for Family Viewing. Now I’m giving away my trade secrets at an upcoming “Writing Teen Mysteries” workshop. Thursday, November … Continue reading
Uh-oh.
I was on my way back from my rather wonderful ‘tour’ in Ontario (more about that later) when I spotted what I thought was a nice stack of Betsy … Continue reading
Betsy Wickwire proves seaworthy.
Thanks to Woozles and everyone else who helped launch Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret in style. I was thrilled with the turn-out. As well as my buddies from the bridge club, book club (s), neighbourhood and Writers Fed, I was graced … Continue reading
The Launch of Betsy Wickwire and The Titanic
There is a connection. On Monday, October 17, Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret will be launched at The George Wright House. This stately home at the corner of Young Avenue and Inglis Street in Halifax was bequeathed to the Local Council … Continue reading
Betsy Wickwire goes to Ryerson University.
There is nothing authors like better than to see their books get a celebrity endorsement – which is why I was delighted to come across this photo of my dear friend/editor Hadley Dyer at Toronto’s Word on the Street. Yes, … Continue reading
Hark the Herald Angel Sings!
Oh, what a lovely review Betsy got in this morning’s Chronicle Herald. Here are a few of the highlights: “Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret deserves to be on award lists.” “Not Suitable (for Family Viewing) is a hard act to follow … Continue reading
