Oh, the writing conference. I’m at the Canadian Writers' Summit in Toronto this weekend. I’ve been carrying my laptop around with me, and have only now - four workshops, one meeting, three meals, and one night alone in a hotel – opened it up to use it for writing. I’ve got so much to say,… Continue reading #CWS2016 – Day 2 at the Canadian Writers’ Summit
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Gertrude’s Literary Cafe
I have a dream. My dream is to open Gertrude's Literary Cafe. Gertrude's Literary Cafe is a place for writers to write, for artists to draw, for crafters to craft, for musicians to perform, for books to launch, for CDs to release, for yoga to be taught - a place where the arts meet the… Continue reading Gertrude’s Literary Cafe
Heeding The Call During Dishes
This is where I wash the dishes. The window looks into the muddy back yard. There is barely room to stack the dirty dishes to the left what with the school lunch pails, the knife block, and the paper towel stand taking space. To the right, pots and pans always clutter the counter, butting up… Continue reading Heeding The Call During Dishes
Mitch Albom and I
I have a story about Mitch Albom. When I was in OAC Writer's Craft, I had an amazing English teacher, Mr. W. One of his assignments was for us to choose a writer whose work we loved, admired and aspired to learn from - and write in the style of this writer for our assignment.… Continue reading Mitch Albom and I
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