Monthly Archives: September 2009
How Unfortunate – Surly Server – Need New Office Perhaps?
The new server at The Wired Monk is sullen and unfriendly. At first I thought that he didn’t like me, but upon closer observation, I realize he doesn’t like anyone. I think if he cracked a smile, it might be … Continue reading
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Word on the Street, Vancouver a Big Success
I spent the whole day at WOT, Vancouver. I heard Ivan Coyote tell two stories in the way that only she can – poignant, gut-splitting funny and never boring. I listened to some of the kids from the Canadian Book … Continue reading
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Martha Eleen – Distant Early Warning at The Loop
Martha Eleen Distant Early Warning October 3 – 25, 2009 Reception: Saturday, October 3, 2009, 2-5 PM loop Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition by loop member Martha Eleen entitled Distant Early Warning. Distant Early Warning is a portrait … Continue reading
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Online Petition: Murdered and Missing Women
A petition and campaign has been initiated by the DTES Power of Women group against the City of Vancouver, VANOC, RCMP, and VPD in their attempts to change next year’s historic and sacred Feb 14 March for Murdered and Missing … Continue reading
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Pi Theatre’s 2009-2010 Season – I love this place!
OMG – After the Quake!! Vancouver, BC – Pi Theatre Productions is please to announce its 25th Anniversary Season of dynamic, provocative and entertaining theatre experiences, expanding how you view yourself and your place in the world. Pi Theatre kicks … Continue reading
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Manuscript Evaluation – The Importance of Feedback
I’m feeling good this morning. As I write, ten copies of a portion of a new novel I am working on are being printed. Tonight, I will present the manuscript to a group of grade nine and tens who will … Continue reading
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Polar Expressions Writing Contest
Suite writer Thomas Alan Gray has provided some great information about a Free (yes I did say free) writing contest for Canadian authors. The competition is open to older teens and adult poets and fiction writers. If you are interested … Continue reading
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CANADA’S LARGEST ONLINE PUBLISHER SUITE101.COM GOES TRULY GLOBAL
WITH LAUNCH OF WEBSITES AND OFFICES IN SPAIN AND FRANCE Online magazine that shares revenues with writers becomes the first website of its kind in Spanish and French markets; adding to its presence in Germany and North America. September 16, … Continue reading
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New Network for Writers – Pen and Palette
Dulcinea Norton-Smith is one of suite’s many talented writers that I’ve been lucky to work with over the past three years. Recently she has launched a really great website for emerging writers. It’s called Pen & Palette and it’s really … Continue reading
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My Shoulder!!
Today I went to the doctor for a check up. I felt so discouraged because my dislocated shoulder hurts so much when I type. Well, that’s because it is broken…at least I know. I write through the pain while listening … Continue reading
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