My favourite resources on writing, publishing and promotion

I don’t know if it’s the season, but I have recently been inundated with questions about where to go for information on writing, publishing and promotion. Since I was jotting down my favourite publications to share with these friends and colleagues, I thought I’d post them here for all of you as well! Please feel freeContinue reading “My favourite resources on writing, publishing and promotion”

Yukon Wings Set to Take Flight

My publisher, Frontenac House, is releasing an aviation title this month you’ll want to take note of: Yukon Wings by Bob Cameron. You’re also cordially invited to attend these upcoming launch events in Alberta: AeroSpace Museum of Calgary (4629 McCall Way NE) on Saturday, November 24th 1-3pm. Music, dancing, light refreshments and book signing amidContinue reading “Yukon Wings Set to Take Flight”

Named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40

I am incredibly honoured to be included in Avenue Edmonton Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2012! This past Thursday, they hosted an event at MKT on Whyte Avenue to launch the issue. Standing in line waiting for my name to be called, I got chatting with the women on either side of me alphabetically. IContinue reading “Named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40”

Book on Spartan Air Services in the Works

Author Robert Stitt has written several articles about aircraft operated by Spartan Air Services and has recently had a book published on the history of the Boeing Fortress with RAF Coastal Command. Robert is now working on a book describing all of Spartan’s aircraft and operations in detail and is keen to make contact with former Spartan employees orContinue reading “Book on Spartan Air Services in the Works”

Jim Bruce releases Aviation Art

Jim Bruce is widely known for his award-winning aviation art. This full-colour book traces his lengthy career creating these masterpieces of military, civil, general and bush aviation, and would be an excellent addition to any collection. Book details and ordering info: J.B. Graphics Inc. has published a softcover book (laminated covers, perfect binding) AVIATION ARTContinue reading “Jim Bruce releases Aviation Art”

Hosting Author Promotion Panel at LitFest 2012

Friday, October 19th @ Noon – CBC Centre Stage Gone are the days when a writer could afford to be working away, alone and isolated. Now, each author faces significant pressure to be their own promoter, both online and in real life. This panel examines ways to use digital and analog tools to make theContinue reading “Hosting Author Promotion Panel at LitFest 2012”

CAHS Journal Celebrates Twin Otters!

From editor Terry Higgins (also of www.aviaeology.com): “Journal 49-4 features six articles on the de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, and its ‘reborn’ Viking Air Series 400 Twin Otter, in celebration of the type’s 40th year of  Canadian military service. The CF/RCAF centric articles are balanced with a short piece on the type’s origins, another onContinue reading “CAHS Journal Celebrates Twin Otters!”

Travel article about Alaska and Yukon on Beststory.ca

I recently found out about a new journalism site, www.beststory.ca, being set up by Montreal-based reporter and editor Warren Perley. After checking out this new delivery model – readers pay only for the stories they want to read, and there’s no advertising – I was intrigued. Enough so to get in touch and offer to write somethingContinue reading “Travel article about Alaska and Yukon on Beststory.ca”

Commemorating a Prairie Aviation Legend

John Howe, one of the pioneers of crop spraying in Canada and a member of the Saskatchewan Aviation Hall of Fame, passed away March 22, 2012. His family has created a lovely website to commemorate his achievements and those of his company, Praire Flying Service. As his son Marty wrote me, the company was formed byContinue reading “Commemorating a Prairie Aviation Legend”