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Shadowzone – “a great read … Highly recommend this series!”
“Time travel, alternate worlds, and societal sub-cultures are blended into a great plot, and a gripping and relevant read. The environmental stewardship aspect of this story echoes our current day challenges, as do the almost prescient references to a dangerous virus. Characters were well drawn and the reader is cheering for their success. The three books in the series flow smoothly together. A great read for middle school ages and up, to both engage interest and build vocabulary. Highly recommend this series!” While watching intense...
read moreHow to Write Dynamic Dialogue
I’m honoured to now be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. My latest post entitled How to Write Dynamic Dialogue is an excerpt from my book, The Children’s Writer’s Guide, which you can learn more about...
read moreLake Bonavista Christmas Fair
Looking for the perfect gift? This Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm I’ll be signing copies of all my books at the Lake Bonavista Christmas Fair. The event is being held at Lake Bonavista Community Association, 1401 Acadia Dr SE in Calgary. Learn all about my many novels, including the new novel, An Untimely Death, as well as about my coaching and editing services for writers and authors. Hope to see you...
read moreCanyon Meadows Christmas Market
Looking for the perfect gift? This Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm I’ll be signing copies of all my books at the Canyon Meadows Christmas Market. The event is being held at Canyon Meadows Community Association, 844-848 Cantabrian Drive SW in Calgary. Learn all about my many novels, including the new novel, An Untimely Death, as well as about my coaching and editing services for writers and authors. Hope to see you...
read moreMagic in Stories for Younger Readers
I’m honoured to now be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. My latest post entitled Magic in Stories for Younger Readers is an excerpt from my book, The Children’s Writer’s Guide, which you can learn more about...
read moreCopywriting for Business
I offer a number of writer services for business. The way in which you communicate with your customers is a vital component of your business and well written content can be the difference between success and failure. I have extensive experience in writing for a wide range of industries and market segments. I offer a variety of copywriting services including website content, blogs and newsletters, social media including Facebook and X, brochures, direct mail, sales letters, press releases, newspaper and magazine advertising and more. Learn...
read moreBehind the Story with Kristin Butcher
Behind the Story with Kristin Butcher Today I welcome award-winning author, Kristin Butcher, to my blog. Kristin and I met in Toronto 20 years ago when we were both touring Ontario for CCBC Canadian Children’s Book Week. Since then, Kristin has been a Book Week presenter twice more and has published 30 books for kids and teens. Her most recent title is Closer to Far Away, a coming of age novel about a 13-year-old girl in rural Saskatchewan during prohibition. It involves a family tragedy, bootlegging, strained relationships, and the power of...
read moreHow to Write Great Stories for Children and Young Adults
The Writing for Children and Young Adults course focuses on writing for children aged 8 to 14 years. However some of the material also covers older and younger age groups. Learn how to write effective, authentic, and appealing fiction for children and young adults and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories. The course explores the writing process from initial concept to finished work including story structure, developing plausible characters and dialogue, the creation of outlines and the importance of research, editing and...
read more“This book has everything children and this adult love to read about. I could not put the book down.”
Future Imperfect Andrew Mitchell was one of the leading experts in highly advanced technology in Silicon Valley, until he vanished following a car accident, which also injured his son, Alex. When a mysterious app later appears on Alex’s phone, he and his friend Stephanie embark on a terrifying journey involving secret technology, corporate espionage, kidnapping, and murder in a desperate bid to save the future from the sinister Veronica Castlewood. “Often stories that involve cross overs from the future are confusing and lacking in...
read moreObsidian’s Command: Konn Lavery’s New Dark Fantasy Novel
Today, I’m pleased to welcome back fellow Canadian author Konn Lavery. We had him on the blog last year for his novel, Crystal Moth Conspiracy. Now, we follow up with him regarding the release of his novel’s sequel, Obsidian’s Command. Welcome, Konn. Tell us about your new novel, Obsidian’s Command. Thanks for having me back, Simon! A quick one-sentence pitch would be: A darkness calls to convict Lola Cabello from beyond the fabrics of reality, whispering words of power, she’ll ignore the consequences to herself, her loved ones,...
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