Tag Archives: Red Maple Award

Check me out at The Human Library.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

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 →

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Bacon and Eggs and Wonderful Kids.

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

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 →

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Awake and Smiling

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

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 →

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Can I drop by for a visit?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

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 →

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Betsy Wickwire Cracked the Top 17!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I don’t know why that number was chosen but I’m delighted, nonetheless, that Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret has made Canadian Parents “17 Books to Give this Holiday Season.“ BTW, if you’d like a copy of Betsy Wickwire (or Not Suitable for … Continue reading →

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Gotta love HarperCollins

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

A full-page colour ad featuring…me. It must have come as a terrible shock to most people just sitting down to read their Saturday morning paper – but I certainly appreciated it. Thanks Leo, Liza, Melissa and everyone else at HarperCollins … Continue reading →

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Heading off to Lakefield Literary Festival

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

I’ll be doing something a little different on my holiday in the Kawarthas this year. I’m going to take a break from Scrabble, swimming and, of course, endless painting in order to return to civilization long enough to give a … Continue reading →

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Stellar News!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

I just got word that Not Suitable for Family Viewing has been nominated for the 2012 Stellar Award, British Columbia teen readers’ choice award. Once again, it’s in very good company. Here’s the full list of nominees: Shadow Boxing by Sherie … Continue reading →

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Let’s just call this “Take One”.

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

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 →

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