Newsy Bits

Here I am with the book's Acquisitions Editor, Hadley Dyer.

I was delighted to open my mail on Friday and find a copy of Reality Imagined: Stories of Identity and Change, published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson. My short story “Mouse” is included along with stories by a some great Canadian authors like Jean Little, Linda Holdman, Sheree Fitch, Kathy Stinson and Ted Staunton.  I was really thrilled to be included.  “Mouse” is a story about a mother’s mental illness as seen though the eyes of a child who doesn’t understand it.  It won second prize in the Toronto Star’s short story contest some years back, and I’m so glad it’s finally been published in book form.  Because it’s an educational anthology, you probably won’t find it in stores, but if you’re a teen going to school in Canada, keep an eye out for it!

In other fun news, last Thursday I came home to find out I’d won a blog award!  Very thrilled to be included on a list with some of my favorite authors!  Have a look!