Just got back from Limestone Genre convention in Kingston (July 24-25) and loved it. It was small, but that translated as intimate: lots of opportunities to talk with people I normally only exchange email with, and to meet people completely new to me. Totally impressed by Jen Frankel who in turn insisted I go hear Kit Daven, whose books I had bought on Kindle before she even finished her reading. I’ve met Suzanne Church before,…
The poster pretty much says it all. But let’s recap: Five Rivers’ double book launch at When Words Collide, August 13, at Calgary Delta South, is open to the public; two of our best releases ever, by C.P. Hoff, and D.G. Valdron. One a madcap and endearing story that will have you laughing out loud. The other a dark journey into madness, and a battle between the profane and the sublime. Six copies of each title…
As mentioned previously, I am one of the Guests of Honour at When Words Collide Festival this year. In contrast to my limited participation at Limestone Genre Convention in Kingston, I’m pretty booked at WWC, so thought I’d post my schedule in case any of the topics are of interest, and also to show typical workday of a GoH at writers’ conventions. Note that the Friday AM Masterclass is a – hour workshop that requires…
October 1, 2016 The Great Sky, by D.G. Laderoute releases in both print and eBook. The YA novel, the second by Thunder Bay writer, D.G. Laderoute, is an urban fantasy. The first time Piper Preach died he was ten years old. But the Anishnaabe spirits thought otherwise. Now, six year later, Piper struggles with the hard realities of life in a big city. The ancient ways of his people are a distant memory. But the spirits aren’t…
It is always a matter of some surprise when I learn of an author, particularly one who writes SF, who refuses to embrace modern tools and technology. There are many of my colleagues who will disagree with my following assertions. That’s fine. I do, however, firmly believe if you’re going to operate in today’s business climate, you simply have to use the appropriate tools. And don’t for a moment think pursuing a career as a…