Nerys Parry's Blog, page 96
October 17, 2011
Roger's "Daytime" Friday October 21, 2011
Nerys will be appearing on Rogers Daytime (Cable 22) LIVE between 11:00 am and noon with hosts Derick Face and Lois Lee this Friday, October 21. If you can't catch her that morning, the show will air again at 2:00 pm, 5:00 … Continue reading →
Blasts from the Past – Ghosts, Historical Fiction, and the shooting of Thomas D'Arcy McGee
SPOILER ALERT: This blog contains some information that could be a spoiler for those who haven't yet read my novel. Thomas D'Arcy McGee* Last week the Citizen published a small article by Randy Boswell, titled: "Book compares historical icon with modern … Continue reading →
October 12, 2011
Around the world in 80 books and other challenges
A friend was over for Thanksgiving dinner and we were talking about the books we read while the men watched rugby (I'm married to a New Zealander, and it is world cup–some things are more important than turkey). As we … Continue reading →
October 11, 2011
Poutine vs. Fish & Chips – The Two Solitudes of Canadian Fiction
October 10, 2011 Kamouraska A novel by Anne Hébert English translation by Norman Shapiro, Crown Publishers Around the world, the 1970s are most often remembered for sex, drugs and rock & roll, but in Canada they produced something particularly exciting … Continue reading →
October 4, 2011
Cover Art
Following on my last post about judging a book by its cover… The first copies of my books arrived a few weeks ago. I can't describe the amazement I felt holding it in my hand, feeling its weight, smelling its … Continue reading →
October 1, 2011
Suggested Book Club Questions
The list of suggested questions for discussion at book club meetings is now available here: Book Club Questions. Check out the Book Clubs page, too.
September 28, 2011
Death and Drinks before Dinner
January 2011 Preach No More, Richard Lockridge, J. P. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia and New York, 1970 I was talking with a friend lately about her newest literary fave: mystery chic-lit cookbooks. Joanne Fluke, apparently true to her name, has stumbled … Continue reading →
September 21, 2011
Book Club Questions
The list of suggested questions for discussion at book club meetings is now available here: Book Club Questions. Check out the Book Club page, too.
September 14, 2011
On the Radio
In the mad rush, I forgot to post that I was on CKCU radio this morning with Patricia Lever on Integrated Life at 9:30 am. It was an amazing experience with an amazing woman, and we had a great time … Continue reading →
September 8, 2011
Masterpieces for the Masses
February 15, 2011 I have to admit, I don't always expecting to find great literature in the aisles of a consignment shop, but there, in amongst the used diaper genies and fake flower centerpieces of the Value Village on Bank … Continue reading →
