Author: WCYR
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Announcing “The Dream Whistle”
Izzy is having the adventure of a lifetime! With her older sister Haley, their Uncle Stan, and new friends—travel agent Dori and young Englishman Zack—Isabel Kintamani Anderfield, a 12-year-old Canadian girl, is discovering the many wonders of Egypt. At the Great Pyramids of Giza, Izzy’s strange encounter with a little girl is the beginning of…
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WCYR’s Fireside Chat with an Agent
During Sunday’s Fireside Chat with an Agent, WCYR chairperson and intern agent Tali Shammas and FinePrint Literary agent Lauren Khan chatted with our members about finding representation for their work. The informative hour was given over to questions from our members, which Lauren and Tali answered, graciously and honestly. Some of the topics discussed were:…
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Deep Point of View
What it is and how to use it It is said there are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and what really happened. Writing in a deep point of view allows your narrator to tell their side. It lets your reader know what the narrative character thinks by filtering events through the lived experience…
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Announcing “A Lion’s Pride”
A Lion’s Pride is the conclusion to the Pawn of Samsara duology: the asurashape-changer Sinha travels to the mortal realm in search of reincarnates ofhis past companions. When hungry ghosts and demons begin to roam themortal realm unchecked, he is drawn into a feud between two religiousfactions. Meanwhile, his ancient enemy plots revenge. About D.M.…
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Meet the Richmond Public Hill WritingCircle
A Space for Writers like you? Yes, at the Library! Are you interested in writing? Looking for a place to hone your writing craftand connect with other writers and readers? Do you live in the RichmondHill area? Richmond Hill Public Library (RHPL) has just the thing for you! RHPL offers a variety of opportunities and…
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Announcing “Three Christmas Stories”
Three Christmas Stories–An Anthology Christmas on TV Jennifer Newton is a journalist who views Christmas as a continuous paradeof parties and is required to interview Albert Ferris, a television producerinvolved with a documentary film about the plight of the homeless duringthe holiday season. Their lives become intertwined with the appearance ofa mysterious woman named ‘Bella’.…
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Meet the Newmarket Freeflow Writers’Circle
Original post by Lois Hayes and Loni Cameron For the Newmarket Freeflow Writers’ Circle, it’s the words that matter. There is no website and we don’t have a social media presence. We’repeople whose love of exploring with words have brought us together overthe past twenty years. All genres are welcome, from memoir to poetry tofantasy/sci-fi.…
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Welcome to Prep-tober!
By MJ Moores Novel writing month kicks off at the end of October or Prep-tober. Regardless of the controversy surrounding the not-for-profit that adopted the moniker NaNoWriMo, the WCYR and many other writers and organizations have welcomed November as the month to set a personal challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days. WCYR will…
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About Rick Ferguson
Rick Ferguson has retired after a 46-year career in the sheet metal industry. He began as an apprentice and graduated to the position of journeyman. Rick spent 35 of those years with Black and McDonald Ltd. in a variety of roles in project management and estimating, retiring in 2025 as Chief Estimator. Rick achieved certification…
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Announcing “Eudora Mortis English: A Can You Escape Monster School? Adventure about Teamwork, Perseverance, and the Power of Listening” by Apricot Banks
Can you escape Monster School? Jasmin, Alex, and Elias were sent to Crag Academy for one reason: to unplug. This creepy, gothic school isn’t on any map, its living stone walls pulse with strange energy, and the number one rule is no phones. For three kids used to living online, it’s their worst nightmare. Their…