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Magical Contest Alert: Win a Custom Illustration of your Pet!

November 14, 2016Leave a comment

How much do you love that little guy? Now imagine YOUR pet with the fantastic beasts treatment! November is the month of fantastic beasts, and the good folks at Penguin Random House Canada are running a wonderful contest to celebrate all things magical.The prize? A signed copy of If I Had a Gryphon AND a … Continue reading Magical Contest Alert: Win a Custom Illustration of your Pet!

An Interview with Author Rachelle Delaney!

February 22, 2013February 17, 201314 Comments

I am a big fan of Canadian middle grade author Rachelle Delaney. Her books are breezy, delightful, and a great example of classic children's literature with a modern narrative voice. Click here to check out my review on her latest treat, The Metro Dogs of Moscow. I decided she would be the perfect subject for … Continue reading An Interview with Author Rachelle Delaney!

Waiting on Wednesday: Days That End in Y

January 9, 2013January 10, 20136 Comments

My third book, the final in the Clarissa and Benji series, Days That End in Y is available in three weeks! I can barely contain my excitement. I've already received my author copies from Scholastic Canada, look how pretty: Doesn't the blue make you think of summer? Doesn't Clarissa look just ever-so slightly more mature and … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday: Days That End in Y

Canada Day News Round-Up

July 1, 20122 Comments

It's Canada Day! I am a proud Canadian, and today I am especially proud of three cool news pieces: Just in time for Canada Day, check out this stellar line-up of Canadian authors, as recommended by Danielle at Bookish Notions, including L.M. Montgomery, Kit Pearson, Kenneth Oppel, and ME! I had to double-check to ensure … Continue reading Canada Day News Round-Up

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