Water:World Blogging Day

by | Oct 15, 2010 | Uncategorized

For several years now, Change.org has sponsored “Blog Action Day” in order to harness the communication skills of bloggers to initiate an annual discussion on some topic of global significance. This year, the topic is water. How simple, right? For many of...

Planning and Scheming with Mike Horwood

by | Oct 12, 2010 | Uncategorized

Today, I’m talking to the poet, Mike Horwood, a fellow Ward Wood author.  Cambodia, planning a novel, the role of inspiration…it’s all here. Take a look and join in the conversation. I should also say that Mike has one of the all-time best...

Poetry Day 2010: Mrs. Guiney's Rules

by | Oct 7, 2010 | Uncategorized

I know Poetry Day is not just for kids, but I do think of schools  and children when I think of it, maybe because back when I was teaching more than I seem to be now, Poetry Day was often used as an “excuse” to get Mrs. Guiney in for a workshop. I always...

With Nik Perring today

by | Oct 5, 2010 | Uncategorized

Today is my last blog stop for a bit, and I’m thrilled that I’m spending it with the talented Nik Perring.  I love his flash fiction and Not So Perfect is one of my favourite bedside books, perfect for dipping in and out of.  Today, he and I are discussing...