So sometimes social media makes me want to barf. It takes up soooo much time. On the other hand, it truly is a great tool to share important information like that of a poet’s book tour! Please use the following Facebook Event pages to share and promote my book tour as well as all the …
Folks are asking me WHERE THE HECK THE LAUNCH IS!! So I’ve made a map. The launch will be in the Studio Theatre inside the Jackman Dramatic Arts Centre on the University of Windsor campus. Street parking is available on Wyandotte, Huron Line, University, and paid parking is available in the two noted lots – one …
Okay. So…it happened! My new book of poetry ‘Look At Her’ has arrived safely from the printer…and…oh…um…it’s in my possession!!! This is me freaking out with joy in my car after meeting with my publisher, editor and pal Marty Gervais… As soon as I got home, I brought in my boxes of fancy new books… …
Writer and editor of Subterranean Blue Poetry Rebecca Banks has written (what I believe is!) a shining review of Look At Her! Thank you so very much Rebecca for taking the time to read my poetry, and to write a beautiful review! I’m thrilled that you’re the first to write an official review! Here is a …
It’s happening. My new book of poetry, Look At Her, is at the printers!! CAN I GET A SQUEEE UP IN HERE?!!! Yes, we made it! What a year. In a blog…here’s how we made it this far! MANUSCRIPT – GO! It all starts with a manuscript. A collection of up to 120 pages of …
Designed by my gorgeous and talented hubby, Look At Her has a cover that speaks to the essence of the poetry within! So grateful! And sooo in love with it! Thanks hubby!!! Book launch date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 More details to come!! Happy National Poetry Month everyone!!
GRAND NEWS!! THE DATE FOR THE LAUNCH OF MY FORTHCOMING POETRY BOOK LOOK AT HER IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 I’m so super, mega excited!! I have no other details…at least that I’m willing divulge at this time! Oh, this will be a FINE event! I know you don’t want to think that far ahead…we’re …
(FYEO = FOR YOUR EYES ONLY – My lovelies who support me and this wacky writing life I live and love!) My new book of poetry (Black Moss Press, September 2016)…ooooooo she’s coming along. She’s coming along so very well! It’s official! The title is LOOK AT HER. Squeeee! We had thought about maybe Paper …
I’m literally shakin’ in my shoes, people! I can’t believe that my book launch is TOMORROW. After all the writing, editing, planning and organizing…the big day is TOMORROW. I will be ready. I will be nervous. I will have a zoo of animals in my belly. I will feel like puking all day. And then … Continue reading
You can now purchase Look At Her online via amazon.ca! Please share with friends and family ACROSS THE WORLD! Laugh out loud! Here’s the link: Look At Her on Amazon While you’re there…it’s important to note one small but BIG way you can impact a writer’s life – after you read the book, please visit … Continue reading
I’m over at the League of Canadian Poets with a blog about the money part of getting a new book into the world! Have a read when you’ve got some time…take me into the bathroom with you, it’s all the same to me! Happy reading! Click here to read my blog! Thanks LCP for all … Continue reading
Hot-diggity-dawg! The countdown is on to my book launch! I can’t believe that it’s less than two weeks until the big night! Oh my, there’s so much to do! I’m doing my best to breathe through the mega to-do lists I’m making for myself each day. I’m also trying to exercise and meditate too – … Continue reading
And then I got today’s mail. Oh yes, sweet joy! The new edition of Poets & Writers Magazine. I love this magazine. It moves me in ways that only it can. I wanted to tell the editors this, so I wrote them a letter. And they published it! In a high-lighted box! Holy smokes – … Continue reading
I am peeing a little with excitement to tell you that I’ll be reading at the Tree Reading Series in Ottawa in October! I’m so excited! It’s on my writer’s bucket list to read at this series that has been around for many years, and has hosted loads of poets who I love and admire! … Continue reading
The business of being a writer is a mighty one! There are loads of things a writer can do to get her work into the world. After the joyous pain of writing, editing, lay-out and design, proofing, and going a bit berzerk upon holding one’s freshly printed book for the first time, the next step … Continue reading
