Linda Poitevin's Blog, page 45
October 26, 2012
News & Stuff
I really, really, really have to figure out how to put together a newsletter one of these days. Really. In the meantime, however, here’s a little of what’s going on in my world these days: 1. My book signing last Saturday surpassed my wildest expectations (well, maybe not my wildest, lol, but it was still […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 22, 2012
New Author Challenge
This past Saturday, I had a book signing at a local chain bookstore in Ottawa (Carlingwood Coles). It was a wildly successful one, in my opinion, with sales that nearly cleaned out the store’s stock (including extra copies they’d received in error). Driving home afterward, I couldn’t help but reflect on how incredibly fortunate I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 19, 2012
The Power of the Mind: Today’s Woo-Woo Moment
True story. Last Friday, my dog and I got tangled up at the beginning of a walk and I did “something” to my back. Of course, I went walking anyway, and then on Saturday, I sat through an all-day workshop. By Sunday, “something” had become incredibly painful, to the point where I was walking like […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 17, 2012
World Fantasy Con 2012
So…guess what? I’m gearing up for my first-ever attendance at the World Fantasy Convention next month, which is conveniently being held in Toronto. Convenient for two reasons: first, I can drive there (sooo much cheaper than flying!), and second, said driving will (fingers crossed) take place before the snow sets in. Factor in the fact […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 16, 2012
Wordless Wednesday
If you like my Wordless Wednesday photos, check out my new Woodland Rambles blog for more!
October 15, 2012
The Craft of Writing: Never Stop Learning
One of the things I love about the writing profession is that there is absolutely no ceiling to it. No end to the improvements that can be made — to either a story or my grasp of the craft. Every time I put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard, to be more accurate), I […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 11, 2012
Blog Talk Radio Interview
So I expanded my horizons again last night…this time with my first radio interview in the U.S.! The totally charming Jay from SupaFi Blog Talk Radio (loved that Virginia accent, Jay! ) was a wonderful host. He put me instantly at ease, asked some fresh new questions, and gets bonus points for being so patient with my tendency […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 9, 2012
Secret Family Recipe: A Perfect Pumpkin Pie
This past weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada, a traditional part of which involves the usual turkey dinner with all the trimmings…including my all-time, ultimate favourite: Pumpkin Pie (capitalized for a reason, trust me ). One of my moved-out daughters came over to help with pie baking this year, and this was the result: Two […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 8, 2012
40 Easy Steps to a Prolific Writing Day
All right, folks, listen up. If you’re looking to kick-start your writing day, you’ve come to the right place for some tried-and true, sure-fire, can’t-miss tips. Ready? Here goes: Wake up bright and early to take advantage of that blissfully quiet time before the rest of the household stirs and the distractions begin. Throw in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
October 4, 2012
Feathered Omens…
You’ve heard about life imitating art, right? Well, I have a prime example of that happening in my own life, and in a distinctly woo-woo kind of way. See, I was doing the dusting the other day and, on a wall clock, I found this: I know what some of you are thinking, “So what? It’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...
