The Girdle of Melian

ooooooooks! I'm still struggling to keep up with the Books Read list . This is the latest post with photos, separated by reader... Buttons McGinty read by all of us! The others are waiting to be read... Read by Miss E and me Read by Miss E and me Read by me Read by me Read by all of us! Read by me Read by me Read by me Read by Miss E and me Read by Miss E and me Read by Miss E Fredericton poet; read by me The last one is a book that inadvertently got left behind at my sister's -- I could have used it when I wrote my Canadian Books Challenge post! If you have any Young adult recommendations, please share! 

, Canada! Last week, I posted about Canada Fiction Fest (still going on!) and today is Canada Day! It's also Insecure Writer's Support Group Day! Insecure Writer's Support Group Today is Insecure Writer's Support Group Day! Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Let’s rock the neurotic writing world! The awesome co-hosts...

t's time for Canada Fiction Fest! " Canada Fiction Fest is the brainchild of Ottawa fantasy author N.P. Thompson . Like all the best things in life, it started with a question: “What if…?” In this case, it was actually a series of questions: “What if there was an event where Canadian authors — traditionally published, independent, and hybrid — all worked together to bring attention to the Canadian book scene and wealth of literary talent we have in this country?” “What if there was a place where people could browse a whole bunch of books written by Canadian authors from all across the country, so they could SEE the awesomeness that is available right here at home?” “What if we ALSO had events, like discussions and readings that people could watch?” “And what if this was all completely online so that anyone with an Internet connection could have fun with it, no matter where they lived, or what their health, mobility, or financial limi...

retty! Sheep! Views over Lac Leman/Lake Geneva A writing prompt! You pull a word out of a pile, and you start the sentence, "Writing feels like [word] because..." I wrote something like, writing feels like a slide because on days when the words are flowing, you just write and write and try to keep up as you zoom down1 Roses! The Celestial Sphere -- Woodrow Wilson Memorial Rose! Village and sky! What are some of your favourite flowers? Do you have a fun writing prompt to share?