CCBC Bid and Raise!
Join the silent auction with the Canadian Children’s Book Centre and help the organization raise funds. To see what’s offered, head here. (I’ll be offering a school visit).
Join me & the SWG for the Writes of Spring Conference!
The SWG’s Writes of Spring has great offerings for writers of all kinds–visit their website for the full offerings.
The redeemable side of the internet
Say what you will about the internet and online culture, but I’m comforted to see, based on tweets/comments, that I’m not the only person living with the fallout of Phil Collins’ heartrending, heart-wrenching soundtrack to Tarzan.
That guy really put absolutely everything in his soul into those tracks. I still can’t listen to “You’ll be in my heart,” without falling to pieces.
WGA Annual Conference 2023: Origins
I’m delighted to participate in the Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2023 Conference: Origins. I’ll be alongside fellow professionals and we’ll discuss the realities of being a professional author. Please head here for the conference schedule and information on how to register.
Preach!
Time for a career change?
I was on one of those “funny tweets of the day” threads and someone with the handle, @bookishseawitch (the moon’s wife) posted, “Why don’t you sit still for a moment and imagine that you are simply a little goose coasting not he breeze behind your friends, on your way home to eat clover & honk at strangers & commit goose crimes,” and honestly, all I can think about now is how much I want to be a goose.
Time for a career change?
I was on one of those “funny tweets of the day” threads and someone with the handle, @bookishseawitch (the moon’s wife) posted, “Why don’t you sit still for a moment and imagine that you are simply a little goos coasting not he breeze behind your friends, on your way home to eat clover & honk at strangers & commit goose crimes,” and honestly, all I can think about now is how much I want to be a goose.
Reception and ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
On Monday January 30th, I was honoured to be among those selected to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal was awarded Albertans in recognition of significant contributions to the province.

Back row (from left to right): Vivek Shraya, Terry Wickham, Shelley Switzer, Marlon Wilson, Richard Wong (AFA Board member)
Front row (from left to right): Jane Ash Poitras, Natasha Deen and Michelle Wong

Me, alongside Richard Wong of the AFA
Delighted to bet with the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild 2023 Festival
For full information and to register, please go here.
📣WORKSHOP ALERT: Inkwell Vancouver hosts Sara Gillingham 📣
Visit Inkwell Vancouver for full information and to register.
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