Monthly Archives: January 2010
Upcoming Writing Contests, Calls for Submissions Poetry Competitions and More
This just in! January 31 WILLIAM SAROYAN INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR WRITING This award, given by Stanford University Libraries in partnership with the William Saroyan Foundation, recognizes newly published works of fiction and non-fiction with a $5,000 award for the winner … Continue reading
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Writing Contest: 2009 Helen Sissons Canadian Children’s Story Competition
November 20, 2009: To commemorate National Child Day, P.A.C.E. (Canada) today announced the launch of the 2009 Helen Sissons Canadian Children’s Story Competition. P.A.C.E. (Canada) is a registered charity which promotes early childhood education. Helen Isobel Sissons was a Toronto … Continue reading
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New Anthology: How to Achieve A Heaven on Earth – Very proud to be a part of this
The long awaited How to Achieve a Heaven on Earth, is now available. I feel so honoured to have an essay included in this amazing collection: “Ending Poverty One Loan at a time: Dr. Yunus and The Grameen Bank.” Whether … Continue reading
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Very Sad News About Duthie Books
Our local bookseller, Duthie Books, a store I grew up visiting is closing after so many years of providing books to Vancouver. Duthies is a huge part of our literary landscape here on the lower mainland, and I will be … Continue reading
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WestJet provides assistance to Haiti relief efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Funding and flights being provided to the afflicted nation CALGARY, Alberta. January 15, 2010. WestJet today announced in light of the horrific earthquake in Haiti earlier this week and the ensuing human tragedy that is unfolding, the … Continue reading
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Press Release: Deadline to File Claim in Copyright Case Fast Approaching
The following press release was circulated this morning by the Claims Administrator for Robertson V Thompson PLEASE NOTE that a further list of publications has been added January 15, 2010 A historic settlement has been reached between freelance writer Heather … Continue reading
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Bestsellers in British Columbia!
The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia is posting a weekly list of BC’s bestselling books. Guess who’s on top this week? Best of Chef at Home by Michael Smith Every Day Indian by Bel Arneson or Had a … Continue reading
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P.K. Page – Dies and Canada loses a talented poet – Unless the Eye Catch Fire
The God will not be seen… Today, the Globe and Mail reported the death of P.K. page: P.K. Page dies at 93 as did CBC News. I didn’t know that P.K. Page published a book for children in 2009 – … Continue reading
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I Need to Buy a Domain Name – Help!
What is the best way to buy a domain name and who should one use? I’ve been told Yahoo for .com, but how do I know?? Thanking you in advance for sharing your knowledge. Julie
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New Music Blog/Zine – The Backstage Rider
Music lovers, check this out. You won’t be disappointed! The Backstage Rider. THE BACKSTAGERIDER.COM ANNOUNCES FIRST WORLD TOUR Indie record store clerks, music geeks, groupies, fans, bands and musicians alike rejoice as Vancouver welcomes to the Interweb an irreverent, new … Continue reading
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