60 Days Review, by Franklin Carter

Paul Lima has written a thin paperback called How to Write a Non-fiction Book in 60 Days. If you are an aspiring writer of non-fiction, you should read Paul’s book and take his advice. How to Write explains the steps you should follow to create the first draft of a 25,000- to 50,000-word manuscript. Paul’s advice can help you spend time more efficiently, reduce unnecessary frustration and write a well-organized manuscript in just 60 days….

An Afternoon with Lorina Stephens

Join the staff at the Neustadt Public Library for readings from, discussions about and book signing of my books, And the Angels Sang, and Shadow Song. 45% of the proceeds from the sale of my books will be donated to the Neustadt Library. Location: Neustadt Library, 511 Mill Street, Neustadt Ont. N0G 2M0Phone: 519-799-5830email: neustadt@wightman.caDate & Time: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Map

Some Fun Today

On a completely frivolous note, I’ve added a Guest Map from Bravenet to the blog, which can find on the right sidebar and scroll down toward the bottom. I encourage you to ‘pin’ yourself on the map, leave me a note if you like. Would be great to see where all of you are from. I’ve been Twittering a great deal the past few weeks. If you Twitter, add me to your list of people…

Guest Author, Simon Rose

I’m pleased today to feature Simon Rose, Canadian young readers author, who was born and raised in Derbyshire, England, and now resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As well as being an author, Simon is an advocate for literacy and the deaf child, helping to raise awareness in association with Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services in Calgary. He also offers a variety of services for writers as well copywriting for the business community and is…

Review: Milk

Not since Tom Hanks’ s Academy Award winning role in Philadelphia has such a remarkable film been made. A stunning, sensitive, subtle and gutsy performance by Sean Penn, who carries this film almost single-handedly. The story of Harvy Milk, what he stood for, what he advocated, is one that will resonate throughout society for decades to come. Definitely one of the ‘must-see’ films for anyone with a social conscience.