“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… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
That depends on a large extent to when you were born. Please watch this very short video. It’s amazing, isn’t it, what previous generations of teenagers accomplished. (And, BTW, that’s… read more →
I’ve been writing a column for The Chronicle Herald for a few months now and realized I’ve never posted any to my site. Time I did something about that. So… read more →
Lovely review of dear old Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret today. I especially liked this part: “Grant has a master’s touch at capturing the teen years, both their hilarity and heartache,… read more →
The humidity always seems more bearable when a little good news breezes in. So I was delighted to find out that the Canadian Children’s Book Centre selected B Negative for… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
This has absolutely nothing to do with books or writing or anything of the things you’d expect to find on my website but I just had to post a little… read more →