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Checking out for two weeks
It’s been kind of a lazy summer for me on the blog. Mostly because the rest of my life has been so busy. But I do promise to pick things back up…after vacation! That’s right, I’m going to Amsterdam and Bruges for two weeks. I’ve got at least one guest post lined up for while [...]
Atlantic Author Day
Hey, East Coast bookworms! I know you’re out there. Have you heard about the free event taking place in bookstores across the region tomorrow (Saturday, June 26) from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.? Atlantic Author Day is being put on by the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association and features writers included in this year’s Atlantic Summer Reading Guide. You [...]
The future of (e-)reading
Hot off the digital press, check out The Coast article in the arts news section where I give an interview about e-readers and physical books ahead of BookCamp Halifax this weekend (it’s not too late to register). I’m recovering from a viral throat infection but hope to have it all cleared up by the time [...]
BookCamp Toronto #bcto10
BookCamp Toronto. The reason why BookCamp Halifax came to be. Yes, I’m writing yet another entry about this unconference. My blog, my rules. I promise I’ll keep it short though. The great thing about the unconference model is that you get to hear from a wide range of people interested in a certain topic, not [...]
BookCamp Halifax 2010
Can you start a conversation about books, writing, reading, or related topics? BookCamp is coming to Halifax and we’re looking for people to lead unconference style sessions. Think of it like PodCamp only catering to bookworms. It’s not just for insiders though. We’re looking for bloggers, writers, readers, etc. Drop me a line by e-mail [...]
Jane Austen, dachshunds & the meaning of life
Or something like that. If you travel over to the CBC Book Club today you’ll notice a pretty fabulous contest that’s inspired by the mash-up trend mixing public domain books with the likes of zombies, vampires, androids, etc. Here’s an example that I created for the Book Club with a hat tip to Costas Halavrezos, Ben [...]
Sociable in Toronto
I’ve been living out of a hotel in Toronto for the better part of a week now on a business trip. Among the things I miss are home-cooked meals, my own bed, sleep, Cokebaby and Tofu dog. That said, this trip has allowed me to work with my colleagues face-to-face (which is under-valued). Seriously, go [...]
For your eyes only: Burn after reading
Alright, alright, so technically there is no “burn after reading” on this thing we know as the interwebs. But here’s the deal. A couple of weeks ago, I asked you to take a poll to help me choose a pen name for me as a YA writer. I even opened it up to an “other” section where [...]
A rose by any other nom (de plume)
As Canada Reads 2010 ramps up, I’m finding myself immersed fully in the online world of books. Since the debates start next week and I’ll be deep into coding, live chats and social media, I’m afraid I can only offer up one post here per week. Guest posts will resume after (if you’re interested in being a [...]
A novel look at Halifax
[I've been talking a lot about writing here lately. So, rather fittingly, this next guest extends the conversation in the ongoing East Coast Guest Posts series. If you're interested in telling your East Coast By Choice story, e-mail me at kimberly.aliasgrace [at] gmail [dot] com for submission guidelines.] By Eric Rountree As we roll on [...]
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