Category Archives: Teen fiction
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
Betsy’s Heart Swells with Pride
I’m always a bit worried about a new book until the first reviews come in. I’m breathing a little easier since I got this four-star write-up in CM Magazine. “Vicki Grant has authored another wonderful young adult novel with lots … Continue reading
Betsy Wickwire: Before and After
She had a last-minute make-over – but Betsy Wickwire is finally here. The designers at HarperCollins struggled mightily to come up with a cover that suggested the novel might have a bit of comedy, a bit of tragedy, a bit … Continue reading
Comeback makes a splash on the Eastern Seaboard.
I’m very pleased to announce that Comeback was recently chosen by the TriState YA Review Group as a 2011 Book of Note. (In case you’re wondering, the TriStates are Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.) Part of Orca’s popular Soundings series, Comeback … Continue reading
Let’s just call this “Take One”.
I could have used some help with hair and make-up. There’s something weird going on with the camera focus. And if you look closely, you can see the big black paper clip I used to hold my collar up, peeking … Continue reading
The Red Maples are beautiful this time of year
I’m delighted to announce that my YA mystery Not Suitable for Family Viewing has been nominated for the 2011 Red Maple Award. And I do mean ‘delighted’. Several of my other novels have been shortlisted for the Ontario Library Association’s Forest … Continue reading
A Double Hitter
I’m not a sporty type so have no idea what that actual means but thought it sounded like it might be a good title for this post. That’s because two of my books just made The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s … Continue reading
Like, I mean, a VERY good week…
It must be nominations season. I just found out Not Suitable for Family Viewing made it on another shortlist – this time, for The Canadian Library Association’s 2010 Young Adult Book Award. This award recognizes an author of an outstanding … Continue reading
