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October is all work – and a little play!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Megan

Where has time gone? This month has been nose to the grindstone with a big kid’s book project, a little non-fiction article for a kid’s science magazine, and a pile of queries for an upcoming travel adventure. That being said, … Continue reading →

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New Kids Books on the Market

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Megan

A few of my non-fiction kid’s books with Weigl Educational Publishers are out as of late this summer. Check them out: “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.” – Jack London

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Kayaking Desolation Sound

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Megan

“Just embrace it,” the staff member said as he ran through the requisite kayaking safety pointers. “If you reach that point where you know you’re going over, don’t fight it, just embrace it. It’s going to happen.” It never happened, … Continue reading →

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The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Megan

I love getting presents! Latest Capstone book arrived yesterday, in a small box tucked neatly in between the screen and front door. There’s something akin to Christmas when you unpack a plain cardboard box labelled author complimentary copies – it … Continue reading →

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Unexpected returns from slacking off!

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Megan

Summer’s charging ahead with very little time for writing beyond the Brooks-Range blog – but that’s as it should be, all play and little work in this short period of warmth. Flowers blooming, sun shining, insects buzzing, feet moving, bears … Continue reading →

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Back and blogging again

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Megan

“The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamouring to become visible.“- Vladimir Nabakov I showed a friend some travel pics a while ago and he asked, … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Spring

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Megan

I’ve got to say that I’m quite happy to see the backside of January and February. I’m looking forward to the optimism of spring – a rebirth, renewal and recharge. Saw a loon on the river yesterday – one of … Continue reading →

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Smarter Social Marketing

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Megan

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you.” – William Arthur Ward It feels like school … Continue reading →

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Networking Opportunities for Freelance Writers

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Megan

“It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up.” – Vince Lombardi I started writing for a local regional parenting publication almost 12 years ago. Well over a hundred articles later, the … Continue reading →

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Social Media for Writers

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Megan

There’s been a lively discussion going on in my non-fiction for kids group  on marketing and social media for writers. The debate rages about whether or not one should toot their own horn and how loud, how often, etc. It’s stirred … Continue reading →

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