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Rocked by Ramer Wood

by | Mar 2, 2007 | appearances, comics, virtual worlds, writing news

Arriving at a school for an author visit is always a bit strange. Everything is all hustle and bustle with students and teachers coming and going. I usually quietly search for the office or library seeking out my contact person and looking quite lost. Guideposts are...

Talking comics at Ramer Wood PS

by | Feb 23, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

This Tuesday, I’ll be taking the Max Finder Mystery Tour on the road once again as I visit with the students of Ramer Wood Public School, in Markham. I’ve been cooped up trying to be funny for the past few weeks, so it’ll be a blast to get out, meet...

Super time at Super Conference

by | Feb 5, 2007 | appearances, writing news

Friday’s Super Conference was great. The Metro Convention Centre was packed with publishers, librarians, and fellow authors all eager to buy, sell and talk about books. What can be better than that? Being on time for your own signing, for one thing. Troubles on...

Heading to OLA Super Conference

by | Jan 29, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

I am out and about this Friday February 2nd for the Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2007. You can catch me twice (you lucky people!) as I will be signing copies of Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Vol. 1 at the Owlkids booth from 9:30 am to 10:00 am....

Back from Howick

by | Dec 18, 2006 | appearances, writing news

I had a great visit to Howick Central PS last week. The day was packed with four of my Between the Panels presentations, where I explained the secrets of comics to students ranging from grades four all the way up to a boisterous group of grade eights. Each session...