Category Archives: Writing

The Manitoba Archives – Destination Vacation

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

I went to Weston Elementary School when I was little and living on Gallagher Avenue in Winnipeg.  One of my strongest memories from grade three was the start of creative writing.  Our teacher would cut out pictures from magazines and … Continue reading →

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Ravenscraig: The Freebie on Kindle

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

I am excited to let you know that Ravenscraig will be offered as a special promotion this week.  From Oct. 10-12 it will be available for free download on Amazon.  Click here to download the book….but wait until Wednesday, Oct 1oth, … Continue reading →

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Ernest Hemingway

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

There is something very inspiring in knowing these words came from so great a writer.

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Ravenscraig: Questions for the Author

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

I had a most unusual experience the last time I was in Winnipeg. It started with a wonderful event arranged by the Armstrong’s Point Residents Association, where I spent a lovely Saturday afternoon in September talking about the early history … Continue reading →

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Storytellers: Deborah Feldman, author of Unorthodox

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Deborah Feldman was one of the most impressive authors I was privileged to hear speak at the Jewish Book Council Network Author’s event earlier this month. I was in New York to talk about Ravenscraig, my novel about an immigrant … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Winnipeg’s Past

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Ravenscraig,  The Blog This blog celebrates the history of Winnipeg, my hometown, and occasionally allows me to indulge in some wider observations of the world that catch my interest. Here you will find stories about Winnipeg at the turn of … Continue reading →

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Next up, New York!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

I am very excited to announce that I will be participating in the Jewish Book Council Network.  What a fantastic organization.  The Network program supports authors who write books that are of appeal to a Jewish audience. From the JBC website: For … Continue reading →

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Exciting Times

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

It’s been a very busy and interesting April with a book tour that took me to Montreal and Winnipeg.  I met with old friends and new and was thrilled to discuss Ravenscraig with impassioned readers who had much to say … Continue reading →

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Storytellers: Daniel Karasik wins Canada Writes Prize

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

One of the things Canada’s public broadcasting company, the CBC, does well is encourage Canadians to read and to write.  There are recommendation lists, interviews, contests and hoopla that all quietly support a sense of national pride in the simple … Continue reading →

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Montreal Book Launch for Ravenscraig

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Please join me on April 10th for the Montreal book launch of Ravenscraig. Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore  2220 McGill College Avenue 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. April 10, 2012 How exciting it is for me, a Titanic fanatic, that this coincides with … Continue reading →

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