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Publish Your Own E-Book Course – Camosun College

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

I’m again teaching a full-day course on e-book publishing at Camosun College, Victoria, BC. The course is on Saturday, February 4th.

Here’s the blurb and a link to Camosun – Publish Your Own E-book to register.

Thinking about publishing your writing but struck out with traditional publishers? Don’t fancy the headache of self-publishing in print? Then it’s time to join the latest publishing sensation.

You can publish your magnum opus (or cookbook, or romance, or…) in an electronic book format, sell it through major online booksellers and receive above average royalties as easy as a,b,c…well, almost.

This course will introduce you to all things e-book including set-up and formatting, online bookselling sites, e-reader choices, cover image basics and marketing possibilities.

And it’s only $75.00 (plus the dreaded HST). Always a full house; love to see you there!

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Green Blood Rising by Lea Tassie

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Am delighted to announce that Lea Tassie has published another novel, Green Blood Rising (Felinity Press).

Here’s a blurb:

In 2050 mankind still believes nature can be conquered. Until The Devastation changes everything.

Green Blood Rising

Green Blood Rising by Lea Tassie

Trees develop a powerful electrical system which zaps anything metal, including people wearing it. Young trees sprout up everywhere, the rapid growth promising to destroy most man-made structures. In days, the supermarkets are stripped bare.

On Wescara, a small holding on Vancouver Island, a family fights to survive. When the power fails and the technology they once took for granted is useless, the struggle escalates as desperate gangs attack, willing to kill for a morsel of food.

Find out more at LeaTassie.com

Congrats, Lea!

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How to Write a Mystery Novel – Victoria, BC Writers’ Workshop

Sunday, September 11th, 2011

If you live on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, and you’ve always wanted to write a mystery novel, then take your fingers off the keyboard and listen up.

I’m again teaching a workshop on writing mystery novels for Camosun College in lovely Victoria, BC. The workshop is based on my experiences crafting a number of published mysteries and on my little how-to primer, Youdunit Whodunit!

cover image for Youdunit Whodunit!

The workshop is offered on six consecutive Thursday evenings from from September 29 to November 3, 2011. For more details and how to register, go to Mystery Writers’ Workshop at Camosun College.

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Epubbing Summer Break

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

Taking a little time off to…

  • ponder an historical series,
  • try out a new biz concept,
  • get dirty in the jardin,
  • spin along our rural bike trails and…
  • indulge in fudge, bien sur!

Enjoy your summer. You can still check out my previous posts, especially if you’re interested in:

Cheers!

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Bloody Words 2011: Crime Writers Rule!

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Just spent a dizzingly busy weekend at Canada’s mystery writers’ convention, Bloody Words in Victoria, BC.

About 200 folks, all brought together by a love of bloody words, attended a wonderfully eclectic smorgasbord of lectures, panel discussions, interviews and chitchat. Really amazing when you think we had the first warm and sunny weekend for a long time!

Highlights include:

  • getting a chance to catch up with friends and meeting new folks
  • successfully pitching to Sally Harding, Cooke Agency
  • having fun as a panelist with Sunny Frazier, Oak Tree Press
  • learning from some terrific authors, like Tess Gerritsen, Michal Slade and William Deverell

My sincere congratulations and thanks to the amazing organizers, Kay Stewart and Lou Allin, and their fab group of hard-working volunteers, many of whom were students of mine! Also thanks to Walter and Jill of DeadWrite Books in Vancouver.

Why not sign up for Bloody Words 2012?

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The Novel Experience Podcast- Interview with Kay Stewart, Co-Chair Bloody Words 2011

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

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Hey lovers of words and stories.

Welcome to The Novel Experience®, the podcast dedicated to the craft and art of fiction writing.

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Novel Experience Podcast

No fluff, no filth, just fun, fascinating and fruitful discussions with authors, editors, booksellers, publishers and agents to help you fulfill your writing career. Your comments, guest suggestions and topic ideas are welcome.

Episode 15: Bloody Words Mystery Conference, June 3-5, Victoria, BC

Today, I interview Kay Stewart, published mystery author and co-chair of Canada’s largest mystery conference, being held in Victoria, British Columbia this June. (click link above or below).

Discover Kay’s embarrassing writing secret (I’m amazed and impressed that she revealed it), add her excellent tips to your writer’s toolkit, learn how she successfully collaborated on a mystery novel with her husband, find out about Bloody Words and why she’s desperately seeking a coffin maker before June! (duration ~ 38 minutes)

The Novel Experience Podcast Ep. 15 – Kay Stewart

Also, hear our title track, Devil in the Details by Glynne Turner.

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Epubbing.com on Hiatus

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Hey! Wanna know a secret?

Something new and very cool is in the wind.

So this blog is now on hiatus, though The Novel Experience podcasts may continue.

Thanks for your past support. Of course, you may still read my old posts (over 150 of ‘em!) and listen to my published podcasts.

And no…I can’t tell what it’s about.

At least, not yet.

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The Novel Experience Podcast – Interview with Publisher Clare Thorbes Part 3

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

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Hey lovers of words and stories.

Welcome to The Novel Experience®, the podcast dedicated to the craft and art of fiction writing. Listen, enjoy and improve your chances of getting published!

Cover pic for The Novel Experience Podcast

The Novel Experience Podcast

Episode 14: From Words to Print

Today, I complete my three-part chat with publisher, editor and visual artist Clare Thorbes (click link above or below).

Clare brings a diverse perspective to the writing/publishing business, being a professional editor and former co-owner of Salal Press, a boutique publishing company during the nineties.

Listen to discover what challenges Clare encountered and surmounted as a small publishing house, learn what she would do differently if she were entering publishing today and find out she thinks makes an ideal manuscript. (duration ~ 18 minutes)

The Novel Experience Podcast Ep. 14 – Clare Thorbes

This episode’s music track is the rockin’ instrumental Don’t Give Up, by Glynne Turner.

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The Novel Experience Podcast – Interview with Publisher Clare Thorbes Part 2

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

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Hey lovers of words and stories.

Welcome to The Novel Experience®, the podcast dedicated to the craft and art of fiction writing. Listen, enjoy and improve your chances of getting published!

Cover pic for The Novel Experience Podcast

The Novel Experience Podcast

Episode 13: From Words to Print

Today, I continue my three-part chat with publisher, editor and visual artist Clare Thorbes (click link above or below).

Clare brings a diverse perspective to the writing/publishing business, being a professional editor and former co-owner of Salal Press, a boutique publishing company during the nineties.

Listen to discover the inside scoop on what a small publishing house looks for in a manuscript. Also, ever wondered what is meant by “finding your voice”? Don’t despair; using the visual arts as a comparison, Clare’s explanation is simple and clear and soon you and your “authorial voice” will be one. (duration ~ 15 minutes)

The Novel Experience Podcast Ep. 13 – Clare Thorbes 2

This episode’s music track is a demo of a very touching song, A Better Man, by Glynne Turner.

Find out more about Clare’s editing services and her art by emailing her at thorbesedit (at) gmail (dot) com.

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The Novel Experience Podcast – Interview with Publisher Clare Thorbes Part 1

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

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Hey lovers of words and stories.

Welcome to The Novel Experience®, the podcast dedicated to the craft and art of fiction writing. Listen, enjoy and improve your chances of getting published!

Cover pic for The Novel Experience Podcast

The Novel Experience Podcast

Episode 12: From Words to Print

Today, I begin my three-part chat with publisher, editor and visual artist Clare Thorbes (click link above or below).

Clare brings a diverse perspective to the writing/publishing business, being a professional editor and former co-owner of Salal Press, a boutique publishing company during the nineties.

In this episode, Clare simply and succinctly defines the different levels of editing (something most writers could use) and reveals what she looked for in a publishable manuscript.

Listen and discover if your work makes the grade! (duration ~12 minutes)

The Novel Experience Podcast Ep. 12 – Clare Thorbes

We celebrate Valentine’s Day with our showcase song by Glynne Turner, a pretty snippet titled Avatar. Make sure you give your Sweetie a squeeze!

Find out more about Clare’s editing services and her art by emailing her at thorbesedit (at) gmail (dot) com.

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