My OLA Scrapbook!
Last weekend, hundreds of librarians and authors from across Canada converged on Toronto to attend The Ontario Library Association’s Super Conference 2012. I was there to present Witchlanders in a three-minute infomercial with 34 other authors at CANSCAIP’s annual OLA book launch for Canadian children’s books. While there, I was delighted to learn that Witchlanders was chosen for inclusion on the prestigious OLA Best Bets for Kids and Teens List! (When the full list is posted, I’ll add the link.) Here are some photographs of the event. Wonderful Authors: Editor Love! Librarian Love!...
Read MoreTwo Events Coming Up in Toronto
Hi Friends! I’m afraid this is all the posting I’ll be doing this week–I’m trying to get some writing done, doncha know? However, I did do a rather fun “When I’m Not Writing” guest post over at Tynga’s Reviews, so have a look if you get a chance! I’ve updated my Upcoming Events section, but in case you are too tired, lazy or jaded to click on the link, here’s what I’ll be doing in February! Friday, February 3rd, 2012 Going to OLA? Come see me and 25 other authors present their books! This February 1st to 4th, the Ontario...
Read MoreWhich Brontë Sibling Are You?
I was so excited about this post that it’s going up a day early – but since it’s Anne Brontë’s birthday today, I think it’s quite appropriate. I made my first quiz! It’s called “Which Bronte Sibling Are You?” and you can find it right here! That’s right, all you new followers from the Fairies and Fantasy Giveaway. I’m a Brontë nerd. Get used to it! I took the test myself and I’m Charlotte. (Whaaaa? I wanna be Emily!) As you can see, each result has a picture and a little bio at the end. I hope you enjoy it because I had a...
Read MoreYA Faeries & Fantasy Giveaway Winner Announced!
Sorry for the slight delay in picking a winner, friends. I’ve been sick, and–boy!–there were a lot of entries to go through. But, thanks to the number generator at random.org, I can now announce that the winner of a signed copy of WITCHLANDERS is… Valerie Redfern!!! Woo-hooo! Congratulations Valerie, and thank you all so much for...
Read MoreThe Truth about Trends–a guest post by Megan Crewe
I’m thrilled to be hosting Megan Crewe on the blog today. Megan and I spoke about speculative fiction at last November’s CANSCAIP meeting and I found her to be nothing less than profound. I asked her to write up a few words about something every writer thinks about: trends–and I think both writers and readers will enjoy what she has to say. Megan’s new book, The Way We Fall will be coming out on January 24th. You can read more about it at the end of this post. The Truth about Trends by Megan Crewe Hang out in writerly circles for very long, and you’ll hear...
Read MoreAbout Me
Hi! I'm Lena, a young adult fantasy author from Toronto.