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Nights & Weekends Loves Feuding Hearts

It's been a long time since I've been in the presence of a drool-worthy male, but author Natasha Deen's Feuding Hearts brings me the experience without ever having to leave the comfort of my couch. Zesty, funny, and sweet, Feuding Hearts makes reading romance a special treat once again. The next time you're looking for pure romance, pick up a copy of this sweet romantic comedy. It's sure to feed your need for something light and just plain fun to get your mind off the workday for a few...

Let's Go to the Cabaret!

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New Release from Alicia Dean

Death Offerings is now available on the Nook and Kindle: For more than twenty-five years, a series of unsolved murders has haunted newspaper columnist, Monroe Donovan. One of those victims was Monroe's best friend, Katie, who was snatched from Monroe's back yard when they were only twelve years old. Hours later, Katie's body was found, but the killer was never caught. The most recent murder was over two years ago. It seems the monster has finally stopped. 
After a promotion from obituary...

Hmm…

The way my cats hesitate to on the threshold of doorways makes me wonder if they know something I don't…(that, or they just like seeing me stand like an idiot with the bedroom/study door open, going, "Are you in or out? In or out?!"

Women's Words–Edmonton Workshop

A Medley of Nonfiction Writing for Children
Monday–Friday, June 4 to 8, 1:30–4:30 pm
Joan Marie Galat, instructors

Explore ways to write children's nonfiction including alphabet books, historical stories, information books, and more. Expect to take part in creativity, writing, and self-editing exercises. You will write a query letter, begin a nonfiction book proposal, and discover how to build your credentials. There will be opportunities for feedback and learning about the ...

iPods & PCs

Anyone know how to transfer music from an iPod to a laptop (PC) that doesn't involve me taking a computer science class, downloading dodgy software, or completing a billion different steps?

When You Know You're a Writer

Wrestling with the sequel of True Grime. There's SO MUCH I want to do with this series and my ideas (I fear) are ahead of my talent and skill.  I woke up this morning at 5:00 AM, too anxious to fall back asleep and decided to just dive in.

I have a manuscript, but I know I have to trash 95% of it (which is why I've been putting off edits). But this morning as I began to rework the characters and scenes, to delete the pages and edit the dialog…I felt a sense of completeness, of excitement...

Oh Boi

Was lying in bed last night thinking of what I wanted to do for my 40th birthday, and thinking "I need a plan because that's two years away..." then realized I'm not 38. So, to recap, not only can I NOT do math, apparently, I can't count, either…

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

EXPOSURE: EDMONTON'S QUEER ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

What is Exposure Festival?

Edmonton's Exposure Festival uncovers, highlights and celebrates queer arts and culture. The festival exposes queer artists to new audiences – and exposes Edmonton audiences to new art. The annual multi-disciplinary festival comes together through the work of a dedicated Board and diverse working groups, in collaboration with arts and culture organizations in the city.

We are a volunteer organization and our...

Saturday Art Event

Ron Wigglesworth Art Opening - Between Two Worlds

Saturday, March 24 at 7:00pm at SNAP - Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists

From the Artist:

This body of work is a visual narrative of exploration and discovery between and within the two worlds of science and art. Each print has its genesis in the anatomy of specimens preserved in the University of Alberta biology collections.