Terry Lynn Johnson's Blog, page 16
September 9, 2010
Kayak around Cockburn Island
Another excellent trip full of stunning vistas, secluded beaches, and near death experiences. Last week we circumnavigated Cockburn Island, just west of Manitoulin Island, Ontario (the world's largest freshwater island that we circumnavigated last year. See here for details) It is so remote we didn't see a soul, not one boat, for days at a time.
The highlight for me is one that I have no photos of because I needed both hands clutched to the paddle - or die. Well, maybe just horribly, horribly...
The highlight for me is one that I have no photos of because I needed both hands clutched to the paddle - or die. Well, maybe just horribly, horribly...
September 8, 2010
Personal Demons release game
Fellow Elevensie Lisa Desrochers will be doing a blog tour this week for her release PERSONAL DEMONS. Start over on Elana's blog today to find clues for a free copy! Here's the schedule
Wed. Elana JohnsonThurs. Carrie HarrisFri. Myra McEntireSat. LilaSun. Beth RevisMon. Andrea CremerTues. Lisa Desrochers
September 2, 2010
Dogsled Dreams cover
I just came home from a week long kayak trip - photos to come. But the most WONDERFUL surprise awaited me when I fired up the old computer. I have a cover!! Full wrap-around jacket and the cover with shiny new text created by the talented WillowRaven - Art Director of 4RV Publishing.
One of the most exciting parts of this process so far is seeing the cover completed! I can almost imagine what it will look like on the shelf of a bookstore!
One of the most exciting parts of this process so far is seeing the cover completed! I can almost imagine what it will look like on the shelf of a bookstore!
Book giveaway winner!
Sharon Mayhew has won the draw for my book giveaway! Thanks so much for everyone showing up and playing along! I'll have more contests closer to the release date for DOGSLED DREAMS.
August 22, 2010
Book give away contest!
It's time for another book giveaway! Up for grabs THREE books from 4RV Publishing and ONE more special addition - a PJ HOOVER book, THE EMERALD TABLET!!
To enter, simply check out my new website and leave a comment here using one of the listed words from the mushing terminology page in a sentence! FUN!
The winning name will be drawn from a hat. Contest ends September 1.
To enter, simply check out my new website and leave a comment here using one of the listed words from the mushing terminology page in a sentence! FUN!
The winning name will be drawn from a hat. Contest ends September 1.
August 12, 2010
Interview on how I got my agent
I'm being interviewed over at the FABULOUS Adventures in Childrens Publishing blog. Come on over and check it out!
August 9, 2010
Wildlife shots
Haven't been around the blogger sphere lately. But here's a photo essay of what I've been doing.
What's shakin' Baby?
Gray Tree Frog on the deck. Look at the toes!
Forest fire on our lake. Water Bomber in action.
Gorgeous new neighbour moved in to the shed.
leave me alone, can't you see I'm trying to sleep.
Barrred Owl! Look at that face!
Fox tracks - kayak trip with friend. Photo by Karen Mikoliew
Sunset - kayak trip with friend. photo by K. Mikoliew
Heading out to work on our hiking trails. My...
What's shakin' Baby?
Gray Tree Frog on the deck. Look at the toes!
Forest fire on our lake. Water Bomber in action.
Gorgeous new neighbour moved in to the shed.
leave me alone, can't you see I'm trying to sleep.
Barrred Owl! Look at that face!
Fox tracks - kayak trip with friend. Photo by Karen Mikoliew
Sunset - kayak trip with friend. photo by K. Mikoliew
Heading out to work on our hiking trails. My...
July 30, 2010
Website for upcoming book DOGSLED DREAMS
My new website is up and ready for viewing.
Check out DOGSLED DREAMS here.
This site is dedicated to all things SLED DOG. It will be updated once a month after the book comes out. I plan to follow Jr. Mushers on the race circuit, have dogsledding videos, giveaways, fun facts and lots of other cool stuff.
July 27, 2010
Summer Sled Dogs article published
This month on the Dogs in Canada Magazine website, they are featuring an article I wrote on keeping sled dogs in the summer.
check it out here.
July 22, 2010
What are copy edits?
I've heard the term copy edits before, but never really knew what it meant. Here's what copy edits mean when you are working with 4RV Publishing.
When the designer lays out the manuscript, the text does what it wants. It sometimes leaves things called "orphans". These are lonely little words left at the ends of paragraphs. It has never occurred to me until now to notice these when I read books.
Another thing that happens is names get hyphenated at the ends of lines. So the designer must go...
