This lively conversation about children’s books included I, Bruno as recommended reading, especially for boys. Click here to read the list or listen to the podcast.
The Writers’ Trust of Canada Recommended Reading
The Writers’ Trust of Canada asked me to recommend three books for their website. I chose one by a relatively new writer, one classic for rereading, and one novel by a genius in our midst who deserves to be better known. Read the list here.
International Festival of Authors
If you’re in Toronto, please come to my IFOA reading on Saturday 30 October at 4:00 in the Lakeside Terrace at the Harbourfront Centre. I’ll also be reading in the IFOA Ontario program: in Orillia at the Stephen Leacock Museum, Tuesday 2 November at 7:30 pm, and in Barrie at the Gryphon Theatre on Wednesday 3 November at 7:30 pm.
Globe and Mail Profile
2010 Vancouver International Writers Festival
Whistler Writers’ Festival, 16 October 2010
I’ll be sharing the stage at the beautiful Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler with Kathy Page, Merilyn Simonds, Wayne Grady, Russell Wangersky, Kate Pullinger, Jenn Farrell, Terence Young and Patricia Young. Click here for more information.
Vancouver Public Library Reading
Book Club Buddy
Book Club Buddy is a new website that links readers and book clubs with authors. You can register to win free books, book a Skype chat, or get the latest publishing news. Three of my titles — The Sky Is Falling, Pleased to Meet You, Sitting Practice –are featured on the site. Visit Book Club Buddy.
North by Northwest Podcast
The Book Camp Unconference, 1 October 2010
I’ll be guest on a panel at the 2010 Book Camp Unconference with Naomi Wittes Reichstein. The session, which runs from 1:00 to 1:45 at SFU Harbour Centre Campus, is called “Writers: Working With Publishers and Agents.” More information can be found at http://bookcampvan.pbworks.com/