Category: News & Updates Archive

The Calgary Young Writers Conference 2018

The Calgary Young Writers Conference: a magical convergence of 1200 students in grades 4-8 with 40+ authors offering an array of workshops at Robert Thirsk High School. Both the view and the day were inspiring!

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Countdown to Christmas 2017 at Calgary Farmers’ Market

On December 21, the Calgary Farmers’ Market invited me to set up my book table as their “Featured Artist.” From my location at the north entrance, I was the first vendor to greet shoppers as they strode purposefully towards the main concourse seeking market-fresh ingredients for Christmas dinner.

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November Newsletter in the Nick of Time

Hello and a warm welcome to new subscribers! I see that my neighbour is putting up his Christmas lights, taking advantage of this warm afternoon in late November. I’d better get this newsletter out before the next season gets switched on!

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A Gift of Story – Christmas Recipe Edition

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for my Gift of Story Writeshop in Calgary on December 11th, in the fabulous space at The Cookbook Co. Cooks. Bring that splattered recipe card, vintage cookbook, faded photograph and write about a Christmas memory. Time is short and registration is limited, so please book soon!

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