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Taking a pause from celebrating the Canucks first win over Boston [hard-fought — way to go, Bruins!] to share a peek at what Mr. Wiz’s Langley class managed to create in the way of Time Travel Tardis homage…   First, a pretty traditional take, at least with regard to shape…          Continue reading “Langley Time Travel”

Just realized that I neglected to post the visual evidence of some of the amazing [and edible!] time travel machines generated by the young authors I met in Kamloops.   Nothing like a sweet Tardis to inspire some decent spec fiction! More soon…   ~kc

Very happy to be at the Northern Voice blogging and social media conference for [I think] the 4th year in a row. Opening remarks are about to begin, and will be tweeting and live-blogging throughout the day. The hashtag is #nv11 — check it out! Update: Excellent keynote from @Aprilfilms about social media opening upContinue reading “Northern Voice, 2011”

Been awhile since I’ve checked in on the walk-working front. If you’re not interested in this whole running tally thing…look away now. More book-ish stuff soon, I promise! We last had a look at this on January 1, 2011, when I was celebrating making past the 1000 km mark on my treadmill, walking while IContinue reading “Treadmill Desk Update”

My friend Meg Tilly, the wonderful author and actor, recently sent me this bittersweet video, an almost literal reflection of something we both are going through these days. We shared a good laugh over how the last little birdie makes sure to poop in the nest before he bolts for good. Enjoy!   Robins –Continue reading “Bittersweet Springtime”

…today, across British Columbia, as a matter of fact. I’m heading out to participate in the Kamloops SD Young Authors’ Conference tonight and tomorrow. I’ll be talking time travel, time machines and more. Let’s just say there may be some tasty Tardis involvement… Pictures [and more…] soon!   ~kc    

I’m very pleased to annouce a guest blogger for today’s post. My friend and fellow writer Jacquie Pearce has a new book out — and we are celebrating her wonderful accomplishment! MYSTERY OF THE MISSING LUCK is an early chapter book, published by Orca Books in the Echoes imprint. And to add to the festivities,Continue reading “Guest post: Jacqueline Pearce”

…PE Island, with your lovely people, your beautiful scenery and your sketchy spring weather! I’ve had a wonderful tour, with great school visits, lotsa cool travelling around and a not-so-bad bookstore event to wrap things up. Right now I’m sitting in a bar in the Toronto airport [the only place I could find with anContinue reading “Farewell…”

…rocks! Had a lovely visit there the other day. This is a shot of the amazing bulletin board teacher-librarian Kelly Boyd had waiting for me, along with a young fan [and aspiring writer] named Dylan. Dylan was also responsible for giving me a Very Cool thank you card in the shape of a lighthouse, fashionedContinue reading “Summerside Intermediate…”

The Prince Edward Island tour continues — having a marvellous time here and feeling very welcomed by all the schools, teachers, librarians, book stores and students I’ve met. Thank you all for the warm reception. [But not the weather…. I am writing this now as the sleet fires needles against my window, sealing an icyContinue reading “Resources for Young Writers”