Natasha Deen's Blog, page 53

St. Albert Library Celebration!

What a great day–books, readers, writers, and food. What more could a girl ask for?

Lucy Big Surprise – Grade 2, Wildrose School

On Monday, January 7th, the grade 2s from Wildrose School and I got together and wrote a story, Lucy’s Big Surprise. Here is their amazing story!

And what story doesn’t like to be accompanied by illustrations?

Writer’s Corner at Abbottsfield!

At the Abbottsfield branch of EPL, they’re running a Writer’s Corner on the second Monday of each month. There will be different authors coming and people will have the opportunity to discuss their writing.

7:30 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 ~ Edmonton’s Poet Laurette, Anna Marie Sewell.

Mark your calendar for these other dates:

7:30 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2013

7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013

8 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2013

The View from Here

Just wanted to show some photos of my office (**squeal** I can’t believe I have an OFFICE!).

To find me at the St. Albert Library, head up the stairs, turn left and walk towards the bank of windows. You’ll see a hallway to your right (and another bank of windows that look into an office), that’s me!

Also, enter the #YEGWrites monthly prompt to win an awesome book prize pack! http://bit.ly/Zx0ajT

And now, photos!

My cool desk, complete with yummy snacks!

The window in the office gives me a great vi...

What’s Happened This Week

If you didn’t get a chance to see Omar & I on CTV, you can access the interview here, and if you’re thinking about coming in to see me about your writing and wondering what to expect, head here.

Setting Up for Success in 2013

This sharply dressed gentleman to my left is my very good friend, Teddy.

Teddy came into my life a few years ago when I was (understatement) in a work phase of my career: struggling with writing, rejections, balance, voice…everything, really. I was doing my best to be brave and macho, stiff upper lip and bravado over bravery.

One day, a good friend came, handed me my froggy little friend, and said, “You have to kiss a lot of frogs to get your prince.”

And though I already loved my friend, I love...

Ready, Set, Go!

Happy New Year, everyone!

New Year Resolutions…

As 2012 ends, the things that will not cross my lips come 2013:

Rice Krispie Squares

Cadbury’s carmalized salty peanut chocolate bar

Onion cakes

Sweet egg bread

Cola

Things that will promptly go into my mouth, come 2013:

Rice Krispie Squares

Cadbury’s carmalized salty peanut chocolate bar

Onion cakes

Sweet egg bread

Cola

Image © Shershel | Stock Free Images & Dreamstime Stock

As the Year Ends…

Yesterday, I got to thinking how much knowing the writing format really does prepare you for the world…on my eighteenth birthday, I went to the hill that overlooked the lake by our house & pen in hand, sketched out my goals for the next five years (because that’s what every just-turned-eighteen-year-old does, right?).

I can’t remember the goals, but I’m sure they were orderly & pragmatic: get my degree, start my master’s, get married…got none of them accomplished, but undeterred, every year si...

Volunteer & Win

Want to help out a literacy organization AND get a chance to rub shoulders with some Alberta authors?

The Young Alberta Book Society needs volunteers for its 2013 casino on January 15 & 16th. A few authors (like myself) will be donating our time. Join us! There are a few shifts to choose from:

11:00am-7:00pm

6:45pm-2:30am or 3:00am

Count room, however, is a half-shift that runs about 9:45pm-2:45am.

If you can help, please contact Stephanie or Jen at 780.422.8232