Tag Archives: HarperCollins
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
“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
“I highly recommend this book.”
I love hearing that – especially when it’s about a book I wrote. I found the comment in this very nice review of Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret from lookanothergreatbook.blogspot.com (which also, I’m pleased to add, gave Betsy five big stars.) “(VICKI GRANT) … 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
