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Lake Bonavista Christmas Craft Fair
Looking for the perfect gift? This weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm I’ll be signing copies of all my books at the Lake Bonavista Christmas Craft Fair. The event is being held at Lake Bonavista Community Association, 1401 Acadia Dr SE in Calgary. Learn all about my many books, including the new The Order of Excalibur novels, as well as about my coaching and editing services for writers and authors. Hope to see you...
read moreThe Children’s Writer’s Guide 2
The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2 is ideal for writers not just of books for children and young adults, but also features information that’s applicable to writers in all genres. The first installment of The Children’s Writer’s Guide has a wealth of tips and advice, including suggestions regarding how to get started as a writer, dealing with writer’s block, conducting research, choosing appropriate names for your characters, the editing and revision process, as well as the world of marketing and promotion. This second book further...
read moreThe Children’s Writer’s Guide
The Children’s Writer’s Guide examines how you can get started as a writer, create time and space to pursue your craft and deal with lack of motivation and writers block. Topics covered include where ideas come from and how writers turn them into stories, choosing names for characters that are appropriate to the story, the importance of historical research if your novel is set in a different era, writing science fiction and fantasy, and the use of magic in stories for children. The guide examines the role of editing and revision and how...
read more“Congratulations on a great read for kids.”
The Alchemist’s Portrait A school trip to the art gallery at the city museum leads Matthew into an eerie meeting with Peter Glimmer, imprisoned inside his own portrait by his villainous uncle in 1666. Entrusted by Peter with recovering the one object that can save the world, Matthew is sent hurtling over 300 years into the past. Encountering magic, mayhem and murder, Matthew also has to contend with Peter’s uncle, the ruthless and seemingly immortal Nicolaas van der Leyden, at every turn, in a desperate race through time to save...
read moreCanyon Meadows Christmas Craft Market
Looking for the perfect gift? This Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm I’ll be signing copies of all my books at Canyon Meadows Christmas Craft Market. The market is being held at the Canyon Meadows Community Centre at Lloyd Hand Hall, 844-848 Cantabrian Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2W 6G4. Learn all about my many novels, including the new The Order of Excalibur novels, as well as about my coaching and editing services for writers and authors. Hope to see you...
read moreAn Untimely Death
An Untimely Death is an exciting science fiction and fantasy adventure for young adults. When Peter’s great-grandfather, Ted, passes away, Peter is looking through his belongings in the attic. Peter knows about Ted’s experiences with the Canadian Army in World War II and absentmindedly flips a coin. To his astonishment, Peter finds himself in the heat of battle in 1944, where he embarks on a highly dangerous mission to ensure that history is placed back on track. Learn more...
read moreBehind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer
Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer Check out my latest chat with my fellow writer, Suzy Vadori, on the Show, Don’t Tell Writing podcast. In the second part of the podcast, entitled Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer, we chat about how to sustain a career in writing, and what that really looks like. Check out the link to the podcast...
read moreThe Benefits of a Writing Coach
A professional writing coach is someone with whom you can consult, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. They act as a guide as you build your career as a professional writer. A coach can help you conquer a stumbling block, regain momentum or make a start on a new project. My program helps you progress as a writer. You decide what you want to work on during a personalized, one on one relationship. I can be your coach and mentor for just one month or we can establish a month-to-month arrangement, depending on your schedule and...
read more“An imaginary friend, a mystery, and time travel? How could I resist?”
“An imaginary friend, a mystery, and time travel? How could I resist?” “Flashback is a fascinating Young Adult book that pushes the boundaries of imagination: the Grail for every science fiction and fantasy reader.” “Right from the very first sentence I was engaged, and I could not wait to find out what happened next. The book was thrilling and it kept me on the edge of my seat.” “Flashback is an action-packed adventure perfect for middle grade readers. Young readers will enjoy the plot-driven story...
read moreWriting Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA
Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA Check out my chat with my fellow writer, Suzy Vadori, on the Show, Don’t Tell Writing podcast. On the show, we cover my own experiences with my own novels, my writer’s guides, as well as tips and and advice for writers creating work in the time travel and historical fiction genres for Middle Grade and YA readers. Check out the link to the podcast...
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