I’m looking forward to visiting The ‘Peg for one of the nicest literary festivals in Canada – Thin Air. I’ll be reading to and chatting with students at the University of Manitoba, appearing on the Main stage, as well as participating in the school program. Hope to see you there!
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North by Northwest
A huge thanks to Sheryl MacKay for the most relaxing interview ever. Here’s our conversation about Ellen in Pieces. Listen to it here.
CBC Books Fall Reading List
I’m honoured that Ellen in Pieces has been selected as one of “10 fantastic reads” by CBC Books. Congratulations to all the authors.
Namby-pamby protagonists, step aside
A big thanks to Globe and Mail arts reporter Marsha Lederman for her coverage of the life of a typical mid-list, middle-age writer: me!
Zoom, zoom, Zoomer!
Thanks to Zoomer Magazine for selecting Ellen in Pieces as Book of the Week.
How I Wrote It
Check out the Canada Writes feature How I Wrote It. Today’s posting: “How I Wrote Ellen in Pieces.”
The Honeyman Festival
It was an honour to write the introduction to the new issue of Marian Engel’s classic novel. Thanks to House of Anansi for the opportunity and for their important A-list series.
Best Summer Reading
Ellen in Pieces is on The Toronto Star’s best summer reading list! Available 19 August. See the full list of recommended books.
The Talented Michel Vrana
Here’s the final version of the cover of Ellen In Pieces designed by the talented Michel Vrana!
Ellen in Pieces!
Thrilled to have received an Advanced Reading Copy of Ellen in Pieces. Thank you Harper Collins!