This makes my month
I love my job as an author, but it’s a tough go because writing can be a grind. So, I doubly, triply, infinitely appreciate it when readers take time to let me know they enjoy the books. Their effort in contacting me makes the tough moments of writing a little better.
So, imagine my delight at finding out that Artist R, for a Halloween event, decided to carve a Lark pumpkin! I can only guess at the time the artist took in creating Pumpkin Lark—the hair, the expression–all of it! Lark would be thrilled to see this! (In fact, I think Halmoni would say that Lark was over the moon about it).
Getting these photos absolutely made my week! Thank you, Artist R, for choosing Lark as your creation and thank you for permission to share your amazing work.
I hope you keep working on your art (I wish I had your skill!) and I hope you keep reading and enjoying Lark. 🥳😁
Q & A with the WGA’s Youth Hub
Much thanks to Kate & the WGA’s Youth Hub for the chance to dive into some writerly questions.
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If you’re an Alberta writer looking for workshops and a chance to connect with your fellow writers, head to the WGA’s website for more information, https://writersguild.ca
So glad I’m not the only one! 😂
@pams.estrada I made this instead of writing. #writertok #procrastination #writersblock #comedyskit
Thank you, Vancouver Writers Fest!
Had an absolute blast at the VWF this week, alongside Joel A. Sutherland and our extraordinary moderator, Shannon O. All my thanks and gratitude to the amazing team of staff and volunteers that made the week so seamless and awesome!
Book Launch for Alison Hughes and Kate Boorman
Alison Hughes – Life Expectancy
Sophie St. John’s grandmother, a world-renowned writer, may be as talented as she is rude, but Sophie is just Sophie: clumsy, emotional, and prone to outbursts.
When she stars in a class play based on her grandmother’s famous novel and then comes across an old legal case while doing research for homework, Sophie uncovers a profound, devastating, life-changing secret — a secret her parents have kept from her since birth.
Faced with a revelation that changes her entire future, Sophie must confront her dysfunctional family, ponder her life goals, and summon the courage to finally start living on her own terms.
Kate Boorman – The Heathens and the Dragon
Elodie works hard to keep a clean house for her master, take care of her little brother, and guard the secret pagan beliefs she was taught by the mother they recently lost. But the world around her is growing suspicious of paganism and violent toward non-Christians. When Crusaders arrive to arrest her kindly master, a Cathar, for heresy, he flees, and the orphans Elodie and Bertran try to follow his trail.
Armed only with meagre supplies and a few good stories, and accompanied—to Elodie’s dismay—by Bertran’s pet chicken, they head into the forest, where they soon become lost. Luckily, they stumble upon a penniless female troubadour, Joie, who has mysteriously left court life and appears eager to help them. To earn money and food, the trio improvises a spectacle involving storytelling, music, and a chicken-assisted magic trick. The crowd’s applause almost allows Elodie to forget that her dragon tale dishonours an origin story sacred to her mother.
When Joie’s own secrets emerge, Elodie is faced with a new dilemma. With Crusaders hovering and a voracious audience clamouring, Elodie realizes that, to save herself and Bertran, she’ll need to decide who to trust—and who to betray.
WCDR Masterclass
Happy to be joining the WCDR for a Masterclass, “Finding the “I” in Writing.”
Please visit, https://www.wcdr.info/calendar/ for more information.
The Serious Fun of Writing for Young Readers
My Spooky Interview with Book Banter
Much thanks to Dianne from Book Banter for the great and fun interview, where we got to talk about the writing process and all things Spooky!
Thank you to 2 Kids Interviews!
Much thanks to Abigail and James for the thoughtful and fun interview. I had a great time answering their questions and getting a chance to chat with them. Subscribe to their channel for all the interviews and reviews!
Join me and the WGA for a character & publishing intensive
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