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08 is here and so am I

by | Jan 4, 2008 | education, life, writing news

2008 is four days old, so I think it’s safe to say that the new year is here. I wish you all a very happy and prosperous one. Judging from the turkey bones, wrapping paper and empty wine bottles, I also think it’s safe to say that the holidays are...

Happy Holidays

by | Dec 23, 2007 | writing news

I have been more than awol around here lately, but I will at least wish everyone a great holiday season. Eat, drink and be merry. We will see you after the break most definitely. You might also enjoy: Have an Xtremely Happy Holiday anticipation: it’s all I got left...

Nunavut travels

by | Dec 2, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I flew out of Ottawa, heading due north to Baffin Island last week. I had seen plenty of images of Nunavut and the Arctic on TV but they had not prepared me for the vastness and coldness of it all. Through the foggy plane...

Back!

by | Nov 26, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

I flew in from Nunavut last night. My head is still spinning and my luggage still travelling (it decided to take the scenic route from Iqaluit to Toronto apparently and will be joining me later tonight, all going well.) As usual, no time to give a full report, but one...

Nunavut visit just days away

by | Nov 15, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

My trip to Nunavut is two days away and I’m getting all set to meet some great kids and talk comics for a week. Thanks to the Northern News Service, word of my trip is getting out there. Earlier this week they published a great article about me, my writing and...

Heading North to Nunavut

by | Oct 24, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

Okay, I’ve been really bad about talking about this one, but it definitely won’t take away how cool it is: I’m going to Nunuavut as part of Canadian Children’s Book Week! I’ve known for ages and been meaning to post about it, but life...