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Book Expo Canada takes over my weekend

by liam | Jun 14, 2008 | appearances, comics, writing news

Okay, not the entire weekend. But Book Expo Canada is here and I’ll be out tonight at the CCBC Children’s Gala, (which I’ve stated before, is neither for children or a gala, but is always fun) schmoozing with fellow writers and editors who I normally...

First impressions: Wizard 101

by liam | Jun 13, 2008 | gaming, media, virtual worlds

Last night, I got my beta invitation to Kingsisle Entertainment’s new mmo for kids: Wizard 101 and although I’m still a mere Novice Conjurer who hasn’t explored much beyond Unicorn Way, I am impressed with the game so far. Wizard 101 answers the...

Bill Moyers throws it down on media reform

by liam | Jun 10, 2008 | literacy, media

Speaking at the National Conference on Media Reform, Bill Moyers outlines the dismal landscape that is mainstream media today, while encouraging all viewers, listeners and readers to demand that the media tells “what we need to know.” More at alternet.org...

I’m now a teacher & Ramp Rats colour proofs

by liam | Jun 6, 2008 | comics, education, literacy, writing news

I’ve been quiet around here, but that’s because I have been busy, busy, busy. First off, I’m finally finished my Bachelor of Education course at OISE/UT and will be graduating on June 20th! This means that in addition to being a kids author,...

links for 2008-05-20

by liam | May 20, 2008 | weekly feedings

1988 video explains Habitat virtual world Lucasfilm’s Habitat was one of (if not the) first graphic-based virtual worlds. I was too busy playing Curse of the Azure Bonds to notice it. Shame. (tags: VirtualWorlds videogames mmo history technology habitat...