Category: Easy Writer
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February 2021’s Page Turner
“I honestly think if it hadn’t been that day it would have been another.” – Bob Jessop
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Your Poetry Toolbox with James Dewar
Publisher, producer, teacher, editor, and writer, the WCYR was happy to welcome James Dewar to the January meeting. James took us on a journey through the poetry toolbox. Wanting this to be an interactive workshop, James had us spend the first three minutes writing down where we were with our writing, not just what we…
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January 2021’s Page Turner
“I’ve watched through his eyes, I’ve listened through his ears, and I tell you he’s the one. Or at least as close as we’re going to get.” “That’s what you said about the brother.”
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Announcing Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes by M. R. Noble
About the Book Blindsided by an attack that destroys her home and blamed for murder, Karolina Dalca, a half-vampire, escapes, only to plunge into the magical societies from which she was sheltered. Betrayed by those around her, she abandons her dreams of becoming an investigator and flees, trusting only herself. Her police internship would never…
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Writing Practice with Vicki Pinkerton
Writing, like any skill or talent, can be improved with practice. The practice does not have to involve your current story/book/project. Vicki Pinkerton explained that writing practice is about getting words on the page, though it’s not about the art of the craft. Writing practice gets personal. It can be like yoga or meditation, helping…
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Announcing Dervishes Don’t Dance by Kim McDougall
About the Book: Sometimes you just need to hug your fire dervish. Like when he protects you from brownies. Or goes down into the scary basement with you because he’s proud to be your apprentice. Or when he saves the world. Kyra Greene, pest controller to the extraordinary, is back with a new adventure! A…
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Queries, Twitter Pitches, and Contests with Farah Heron
Querying is a daunting task for any writer. It was exciting to hear about a writer’s successful journey. Author Farah Heron helped the writers of the WCYR with this anxiety-inducing task. Farah covered a lot of information. She discussed the basic path to traditional publication, agents, query letters, Twitter pitches, contests, and more! Step One:…
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December 2020’s Page Turner
IMMORALITY ACT, 1927 To prohibit illicit carnal intercourse between Europeans and natives and other acts in relation thereto.
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How a Dragon Saved my Soul: A Heartwarming NaNoWriMo Tale
by Melissa Small Have you ever tried to write with a dragon stuck in your head, or watch a movie without him complaining about the movie? Well, welcome to my life. Let me explain. It started few a years ago, after battling through a horrible job, I lost all my muses. Yes, all my muses…
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Announcing A Craptacular Understatement: D.E.M.ON Tales 3, by MJ Moores and Nanci Pattenden
About the Book: Doctored intentions …A well-meaning doctor summons a beautiful mythological bird to aid the sick. Unfortunately, it has attracted the attention of the local doves, with unexpected side effects when the peaceful birds turn foul. With a sudden rise in ancient illnesses inflicted by dive-bombing avians, only Hex, D.E.M.ON.’s monster guru, stands a…
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November 2020’s Page Turner
“Run along, make your calls, and enjoy His Lordship’s hooley,” said Mrs. Maureen Kincaid, “Kinky” to her friends, as she knelt in the hall and sponged Ribena black-current cordial from a small boy’s tweed overcoat. “I’ll expect you all back by five, sir, not a minute later. I’d not want the Christmas dinner to be…
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Announcing a New Book by Marilyn Carr – Nowhere like This Place: Tales from a Nuclear Childhood
The WCYR is excited to announce the release of Marilyn Carr’s new book Nowhere like This Place: Tales from a Nuclear Childhood. Marilyn has been a WCYR member for several years, and is our current blog editor. About the Book Marilyn Carr’s family arrived in Deep River, Ontario in 1960 because her dad got a…