reading
Long Weekend Reading
It’s the Friday before Victoria Day. Patios have been open for weeks, hemlines are slowly creeping northward and Toronto hit 28 degrees celsius yesterday — by all indications, summer is here, which is perfect timing for the weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer!
Since lots of vacationers tend to hit the bookstores for summer [...]
Dressing Up An Old Friend
Last week, along with mystery writer Vicki Delany, I was a guest of the Public Library in Picton, Ontario. I read two scenes from my recently completed manuscript, Black Tupelo. The audience was relaxed and conversational, and one of the questions I was asked during the Q&A was “What are you working on now?” I [...]
John Miller Reading at Writing Outside the Margins
John Miller, author of Featherbed and the award-winning A Sharp Intake of Breath,  will be reading from A Sharp Intake of Breath and some new works on the North Stage this Sunday August 24th at 1pm as part of Toronto’s Writing Outside the Margins. Xtra’s Writing Outside the Margins Queer Literary Festival takes over Church Street, between Alexander [...]
Salad Dressing and Books
Ever wonder what salad dressing and books have in common? There are so many brands, categories, and types that it is pretty much always quite difficult to decide on one. While there are many people who prefer sticking to the classic favourites (i.e. Caesar, French, Italian, Balsamic, etc.), I generally enjoy trying new [...]
No Moose But Plenty of Author Sightings at Saskatchewan Festival of Words
Novelists – including Maureen Jennings – poets, non-fictions writers, storytellers, and over 300 fans gathered in Moose Jaw from July 17th to July 20th for the 12th annual Saskatchewan Festival of Words. Here are some photos from the festival at which Maureen talked about her Christine Morris Mystery series, courtesy of Iden Ford.
Rebroadcast of The Restoration of Emily on CBC
Fans of author Kim Moritsugu and literary fiction will be pleased to hear that there will be a rebroadcast of The Restoration of Emily on CBC Radio One. The book is read by Karin Konoval and the broadcast will air at 1:30pm on Monday December 3rd, 2007. Listen to the broadcast live online!
