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Book Launch Date!

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Razorbills, Cupcakes and Kindred Spirits

Last night, I was part of a focus group at Penguin Canada (thank you, Twitter!), talking about books and marketing and specifically about Penguin’s new YA imprint, Razorbill. This morning I’m still giddy and wired with that after-prom feeling. Maybe … Continue reading

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Television Drama and Pending Doom

Before I get into today’s thoughts on writing (which are mostly: yay, school’s back in session — I get to write again!), I wanted to share some happy news. 1. Boarder Patrol was selected as  one of the Canadian Children’s … Continue reading

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Rock Star Writers

Today Maggie Stiefvater visited the Oshawa Chapters location. I found out via Twitter, half an hour before the event, and turned puppy dog eyes on Husband and Daughter. “Can we go? Can we, can we, can we?” I loved Shiver. … Continue reading

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Exciting News and an Upcoming Course

I’m excited about my friend Lena’s upcoming book, Witchlanders! Take a look at her cool new book trailer. Boarder Patrol one of CCBC’s “Best Books for Kids & Teens 2011” In other exciting news, I learned last week that Boarder Patrol … Continue reading

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News and a Guest Post

My guest post on Janice Hardy’s blog will be up Tuesday. I’m very excited about it! She asked me to write something on writing for the reluctant reader market. (Update: You can read the post here.) Lots going on in … Continue reading

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New Book Covers and Writing Workshop

Book Covers The Skinwalker books are coming! This is the new hi-low fantasy series from HIP Books that Cheryl Rainfield, Deb Ouellet and I have been working on. Paul Kropp sent us the cover images yesterday. Mine is the one … Continue reading

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Book Launch, School Presentation, Deadline!

Lots of blog-worthy news lately. Not a lot of time for blog writing. Book Launch My book launch, held on May 15 at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge, was a huge success. There were more than 50 people there–far more … Continue reading

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Downloadable Guide to Uxbridge and Book Launch Poster

The book launch approacheth. Five days. Eep. Things are well under way, though. Door prizes taken care of. Icing topper for the cake ordered. Crafts and decorations in hand. Aaron and I even managed to put together a handy-dandy “Beginner’s … Continue reading

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Book Launch Date Change! May 15, 2010

Due to a conflict with Book Expo Canada (which, oddly enough, appears to lack a proper web site), the book launch for Boarder Patrol is being changed. Same wonderful location, slightly earlier date. New information: Boarder Patrol Book Launch Blue … Continue reading

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