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CWILL BC is a lively group of published writers and illustrators for children, with over 150 members across British Columbia. https://www.cwillbc.org
In grim times humour can be a challenge to find. But where there's a #WillFerguson, there's a way. In Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis: Tales from Canada and Elsewhere, he enchants with ironic, wry & affectionate travel tales. Enjoy! @theseaboardreview.ca @douglasandmarty.bsky.social tinyurl.com/7n3v6um3
Meanwhile, Back in Nokomis: Tales from Canada and Elsewhere by Will Ferguson
Reviewed by Melanie Jackson
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Meet Henri and Miko, the mouse & bee protags of #rebeccagreen’s cosy, seasonal picturebooks. & the duo are round, the shape kids find comforting (cf a certain other mouse). Each book has two stories, plus—talk about well-rounded—recipes & more. #TundraBooks @theseaboardreview.ca tinyurl.com/y4uma5mf
Henri & Miko: Autumn in Bosk Olivette, and Henri & Miko: Winter in Bosk Olivette, written and illustrated by Rebecca Green
A Review by Melanie Jackson
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Guest Post - #Writing - Finding Your Character’s ‘Voice’ by Terry Tyler smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2026/09/02/s...
Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Guest Post – #Writing – Finding Your Character’s ‘Voice’ by Terry Tyler
Finding Your Character’s ‘Voice’ by Terry Tyler Good Morning, Sally and friends 😊 I was asked to write an article on this subject for a small writers’ group, and thought it might be of use to write…
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It's cardigan season, and I don't own a single one!!!! I love cardigans, how did I get here?! It's a bit late to knit one now 😮💨
Getting so many of book promo offers now. As @clarkeaward.bsky.social says, these are getting VERY custom-tailored, so beware. Also "literary" clubs saying they'd like to feature me or my books but then (if I write back for info) it turns out they want me to pay them for the exposure.
The Arthur C. Clarke Award@clarkeaward.bsky.social · 4d agoSome scams are easier to spot than others. That said, we get these semi-regularly and they are only getting more focused and custom-tailored, so be careful writers! And, no, we didn’t reply, but it was super-tempting.
visits. Teachers & Librarians, if you’re looking for a fun author visit with interactive brainstorming sessions, visit leefodi.com. #authorvisit #schoolvisit
Please read! Very important study on long covid in healthcare workers!
Currently teaching a creative writing camp with theme of SHIPWRECK. I asked my students to imagine what their characters pack before embarking on their ill-fated voyages. One of my students decided to base their character on me. Note item “i”: 3 jars of hair gel! But, fyi, I would pack WAY more.
We had a lot of fun making messages in bottles in Day 4 of my SHIPWRECK creative writing camp! The students really took the weathering to heart, even tea-staining the messages inside. I will take more photos tomorrow—most of the projects are still in progress.
Had a lovely walk along the Toronto harbourfront with my husband earlier this week on our anniversary. Thought I'd share some video I took of Lake Ontario. Yes, I said LAKE ONTARIO.
Sorry, I can’t go to work today. Uni is sleeping next to me
Whale, That Was Unexpected by #caseylyall & #kathryndurst, & #KelseyGarrityRiley's Fritz: A Mushroom Story delightfully upend clichés. Swallowed by a whale, tough Maude is no damsel in distress. Fritz shows u can be both introvert & extrovert. tinyurl.com/mtud4xb4 #TundraBooks @theseaboardreview.ca
In the news 📰 Victoria author among finalists for major Canadian children’s book award vicnews.com/2026/08/26/v...
Victoria author among finalists for major Canadian children’s book award - Victoria News
Gregor Craigie, who wrote Saving Wolfgang, has been named a finalist for the Geoffrey Bilson Award
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We hit the stretch goal, so we'll be doing at least two of these babies 📚
Neon Hemlock@neonhemlock.bsky.social · 3w agoSubmissions are now open for speculative novelettes and/or tiny short story collection chapbooks. Word limit: 7,500 to 12,000 words. Limited print run. Will pay $100 and 25 copies. Deadline: October 15th. More info here: neonhemlock.submittable.com/submit/36598...
I’ll be leading a creative writing camp next week on the theme of “shipwreck,” which reminded me of this cute door ornament that I encountered earlier this year. That peeling paint reminded me of breaking waves . . . #authorsEye #artistsEye #betterthanAI #humaneye
Manhole cover I espied a couple years ago at the Ghibli museum in Mitaka, just outside of Tokyo. Sure gives me Tin Woodman vibes! #authorsEye #artistsEye #betterthanAI #humaneye #travellingauthor
Our friends at the Writers' Guild of Alberta are looking for jurors to participate in their 2027 awards program. Application deadline is September 18, 2026. Learn more at https://writersguild.ca/call-for-jurors-alberta-literary-awards-2027/
RIP Dolly Thank you for your songs and everything you achieved in helping millions of children read. #BookSky
Dolly Parton was a supporter of Willa B. Farms, an animal rescue in Old Hickory, TN. I hope you will consider a donation in her memory. 💔 www.willabfarms.com/donate
One way you can help show your support for Canada 🇨🇦: boost / borrow / buy books by Canadians. To those with little ones in their lives: browse finalists in @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social CCBC Book Awards! I also highly recommend following @hkubiw.bsky.social for book suggestions & #CanKidLit hashtag.
The Canadian Children's Book Centre@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social · 2w ago⭐ Finalists Announced for the 2026 CCBC Book Awards: Honouring Excellence in Canadian Books for Young People ⭐ https://bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/finalists-announced-for-the-2026-ccbc-book-awards
Be fully present. The "last time" won't announce itself. #OneThingIveLearned
Be fully present. The "last time" won't announce itself.
When you are with someone you care about, be fully present. Don't multitask, don't be thinking ahead about other things you need to do. Give them and the moment your full attention.
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