Category Archives: Children’s Fiction

Book Launch & First Review

Posted on May 16, 2019 by admin

The thing about publishing is that you work and wait for years (three years, in fact, since I wrote the first scene of The Magpie’s Library), then everything happens in a big rush. As I have mentioned before, The Magpie’s … Continue reading →

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The Magpie’s Library – coming out in 2019!

Posted on November 25, 2018 by admin

I have once again completely neglected this blog for far too long. But now I have news to share. The Magpie’s Library – a middle grade fantasy – is coming out in 2019 with DCB! It’ll be out in Canada … Continue reading →

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MYRCA 2017 Nomination

Posted on May 5, 2016 by admin

I found out on Monday that Transferral has been nominated for a Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award. And I’m still so happy about it, for three reasons. Firstly – award nomination! Eeee! They like my book! Of course that is … Continue reading →

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Authors for Indies, Illusionoid Podcast & General Update

Posted on April 14, 2016 by admin

Once again, it’s been too long since I updated this blog. I’ve been busy enjoying being an author and doing authorish things, as well as the day job and parenting – both of which have been even more hectic than … Continue reading →

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Alternate London Novels

Posted on July 17, 2015 by admin

I’ve always loved alternate versions of familiar places. Books that add the strange, the horrific or the magical to the everyday. It’s one of the reasons I set Transferral in a London that’s recognizably ours, but with one major difference. … Continue reading →

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Six Wonderful Canadian Fantasy Novels for Children and Teens

Posted on July 11, 2015 by admin

I love to read widely, but keep coming back to speculative fiction for children and teens. That’s no big surprise, since it’s also what I write. I adore the more literary end of the spectrum, and am amazed at the … Continue reading →

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