I’m thrilled to be back at IFOA with Ellen in Pieces.  I’ll be reading on 28 October at 7:30 and participating in a round table discussion on 1 November at 3:00.  For the complete schedule of my events, click here.

I’m honoured to be participating in the tribute to the great Alistair MacLeod at Windsor BookFest, Saturday 25 October at 8:00pm.  The next day I’ll be at Books and Brunch.  For a complete schedule of events, click here.

I’m very much looking forward to my events at the Vancouver Writers Fest.  For kids, I’ll be at Event #4, Picture Perfect, and Event #35, Tell Me More.  For adults, I’ll be at Event #50, To Link or Not to Link, and Event #60, the Literary Cabaret.  Click here for the full description of my events.

Thanks to the Globe and Mail for including me in their Book Reports and for the smashing portrait by Tonia Cowan.

Victoria readers, I hope you can join me for an evening of readings at Russell Books with Angie Abdou and Eve Joseph.  September 25th at 7:30 pm.  734 Fort Street.  Click here for more information.

I’m looking forward to visiting The ‘Peg for one of the nicest literary festivals in Canada – Thin Air.  I’ll be reading to and chatting with students at the University of Manitoba, appearing on the Main stage, as well as participating in the school program.   Hope to see you there!

A huge thanks to Sheryl MacKay for the most relaxing interview ever.  Here’s our conversation about Ellen in Pieces.   Listen to it here.

I’m honoured that Ellen in Pieces has been selected as one of “10 fantastic reads” by CBC Books.  Congratulations to all the authors.

A big thanks to Globe and Mail arts reporter Marsha Lederman for her coverage of the life of a typical mid-list, middle-age writer: me!

Thanks to Zoomer Magazine for selecting Ellen in Pieces as Book of the Week.