Almonte Author Elysia Rourke’sDébut Novel is Making Waves
Having your first novel published is a special moment in the life of a writer. It’s the culmination of hours and days and years of hard work, and the first tangible reward typically comes in…
Kingston WritersFest Aims to“Bring Down Walls”
Last year, the Kingston WritersFest (KWF) pulled off a remarkable comeback from some financial woes and was a resounding success. This October, in celebrating the literary festival’s 18th year, organizers hope to build on that…
The Joy of Reading in the Park
One of the chief joys of my summer has been reading in the park. It’s such a peaceful, quietly enjoyable experience, I often think it’s a wonder that it’s free. But it is, save for…
Good, Slim Books
I love a good, slim book. I like the way they feel in my hands. I enjoy being able to read a book in two or three days, too. Slim books are undemanding that way,…
Looking at the Sky
From idea to printed book, Amanda West Lewis’s graphic novel Looking at the Sky: How Dr. Janusz Korczak Fought for Children’s Rights was more than two decades in the making.
Seldom Seen Road
Everyone loves a good mystery.
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
A friend of mine, a talented writer and photographer, is in Paris right now on a three-month artist’s residency. On this warm spring day, he reports, he is reading a book by John Berger in…
The Chip Stand — A Review
You know it’s officially springtime in the Ottawa Valley when the chip stands open up their serving windows. And thankfully, mercifully, we’re almost there. There is a chance that you’re actually reading this near the…
Nancy Hazelwood’s Heartwarming Journey to Publication
I don’t remember my kindergarten teacher. My memories of kindergarten are few, actually: there was nap time, sometimes we played outside, and I seem to recall eating cookies. But that’s about it.
Have Yourself a Merry Literary Christmas
In my time owning a book and music shop in Perth, many of my favourite memories are from the holiday season. What still stands out in my memory, after all these years, is that most…