Website Links

[Renee]

But why do we want that? Isn't is the same if they log in and browse? Just wondering, because I hear so much about getting people to subscribe to your RSS Feed. Don't mind me, I'm a question kind of girl. Always why, how, where, who?. I can't help it.
Thanks for clarifying what it is now. I'm going to look for that widget and see if I can't add it if it's not there. Thanks guys.

[Michael]

Thanks, A.F. I figured their had to be a way to track followers. Hadn't got around to tracking it down.

[A.F.]

Renee wrote: "But why do we want that? Isn't is the same if they log in and browse? Just wondering, because I hear so much about getting people to subscribe to your RSS Feed. Don't mind me, I'm a question kind o..."

I don't know why other people subscribe to blogs, but I do it because it is easier to keep track of posts I want to read. I found I am far more likely to read blogs I subscribe to, than ones I'd bookmarked. Also, it is easier to find older blog posts I may have missed reading.

[Renee]

that makes sense. I've forgotten websites before, i forgot to bookmark. It would be better to have updates, but ugh, more emails?

[A.F.]

Renee wrote: "that makes sense. I've forgotten websites before, i forgot to bookmark. It would be better to have updates, but ugh, more emails?"

That's why I add the feeds to the browser toolbar; no emails and I can check the blog posts whenever I'm browsing.

[Renee]

Oh, It takes me a while but eventually I catch on. Great idea.

[Erma]

Erma Odrach

Website

www.theodoreodrach.com

[Renee]

Erma,

I am going back to that link to read more when I have more time. You translated all of his work? How did that come about?

[Erma]

My father, Theodore Odrach, died when I was a child, and I always had it in my mind to translate his works one day, even though I had no idea what he was writing about (he wrote fiction in Ukrainian). Eventually, I figured it all out and his works started appearing in lit. mags in Canada and the US (Antigonish Review, Connecticut Review etc.) As luck would have it, his first novel to appear in translation (Wave of Terror) was picked up by Academy Chicago Publishers and got really good reviews. My father, born in Belarus, was a Canadian author in the broader sense of the term, and did all his writing in our Toronto home in the span of 11 years (he died in 1964). But he wrote in Ukrainian and there was absolutely NO market for him, save for a handful of Ukrainian immigrants. His books were banned in Soviet occupied Ukraine, so that market was definitely out. To make a long story short, my father's works are now finding a new audience 45 years after his death. Much of it deals with WWII/Stalinist era, but he also wrote stories about Ontario, especially the Toronto islands, which he loved and frequented often.

[Renee]

That is an amazing story. What a rich, wonderful history. It must be a great feeling to know that his work will be read by others as it should be, although a little sad he can't enjoy it along with us.

[Erma]

My father's work has always been in a sort of limbo. It's hard for an author to be a writer but not have a country to belong to. Ukraine has been so isolated for so long, and although I only knew my father in a Canadian context, he doesn't exactly fit into the Canadian lit. category., as multiculturally diverse we claim to be. There are so many obstacles to overcome, beyond the writing itself. But on a more positive note, he has been met kindly by the Globe, Winnipeg Free Press and others.

[Renee]

That's great that you've picked it up for him, I wish you the best of luck. Can we pick them up anywhere, other than e-books?
Sorry, I guess I could have checked the website.

[Erma]

Wave of Terror (novel detailing life under Stalin) is readily available on the market and also in libraries in the US and Canada. Thanks for wishing me luck, we all need a bit of it in this business.

[Renee]

Yes, I'm going to add that to my read list and hopefully get to it very soon. you have me intrigued.

[Erma]

That's very sweet of you. Am new to this group, so there's still a lot for me to explore. Went briefly on your site and yes, horror and humour is a strange combination. It takes a different kind of mindset.

[Renee]

I'm different, that's for sure. It works though, in a strange sort of way. People who don't read horror in general, are able to handle it with humor, kind of lightens the mood.

[Erma]

I really dislike horror but I love humour. A humourous horror book would be interesting but tricky to write. Do you also wirte adult fiction or just youth fiction?

[Renee]

The horror I write is adult fiction. My children's fiction is worlds apart and i don't write any horror in that genre. Just happy, sunshine and butterflies there.

I recently finished a thriller that is also very funny. (according to readers, not just me.) It's in my writing. it's not scary, just dark.

[Erma]

Will definitely check out your writing soon and will post a comment/review. Incidently, I also have a very ugly but extemely loveable dog like 'Bubbles'. Her name is Tippy and when she runs, she looks like a flying shag rug. Thanks for sharing, Renee.

[Ali]

Incidently, I also have a very ugly but extemely loveable dog like 'Bubbles'. Her name is Tippy and when she runs, she looks like a flying shag rug....'

lolololololol

[Renee]

Ugly dogs are the best, I'm kind of partial to dumb ones too. My lab is dumb as a stump, but he is the gentlest soul. the kids paint his nails and ride him like a horse. he's often the favorite pillow while watching movies.

[Renee]

Awesome site Edain. My daughter is intrigued (she's 11) by your books. Like her mother, anything about witches, magic, etc sucks her right in.

I'm following you. Wonderful stalker site that Twitter.

[Renee]

No, we'll have to check that out.

[Renee]

NIce site Mj, I left a comment in your guestbook. I'll add your book to my list, I love a good historical romance.

[Ali]

We must have been on M.J.'s site at the same time, Renee!

It is a beautiful site you have, M.J...I love the cover and summary for your book...I will also add it!

:)

[Dwayne]

http://www.dwaynekavanagh.com/index.html

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/gro...

Dwayne KavanaghA Child's Wound

[Renee]

They look great MJ. I loved the excerpts, I'm a secret romance fan. Don't tell anyone, it kind of ruins the horror writer image. I could never write romance convincingly, but I enjoy losing myself in it now and then.

[David]

Hi

I am a Canadian Fantasy author from BC and here is the link to my website:

http://www.davidkorinetz.com

The site has sample chapters from my books.

[Renee]

I want to let you all know about a book that I've published two short stories in. You may have heard a whisper about Menage-a-20, Tales with a Hook. This is a free ebook, the authors involved make no royalties. We (the moderators of On Fiction Writing) wanted to promote the talent within the group so we did this.

There are two Canadian authors in this book. Myself, and Susan Curnow. Give it a read, you'll find something you like in it I promise. Here's the link:

http://www.menage-a-20.com

Carlos has included some other goodies there and make sure you read the legal pages and everything, they're unlike any others you'll ever read.

If you read, please review. If you like, pass the link along.

Thanks guys.

[A.F.]

Renee wrote: "I want to let you all know about a book that I've published two short stories in. You may have heard a whisper about Menage-a-20, Tales with a Hook. This is a free ebook, the authors involved make ..."

I've put Menage-a-20, Tales with a Hook on my to-read list.

[Renee]

Thanks A.F. I'd love to know what you think of it. We're discussing doing this again, but would like feedback to make it even better. Although, I'm pretty impressed with the writing in there now.

[Erma]

Thanks, Renne. Looks interesting and put it on my to-read list. Hope to get to it soon. Looking forward.

[Renee]

Thanks Erma. I think you'll be delighted with many of the stories. We've got a bit of everything, every genre, different styles and the last tale we all wrote together. It turned out really well. Very funny.

I must say, Canadians are the best. Not just because I am one. (of course that is a pretty good reason) I love the support I see for fellow authors in this group and others. We are lucky to be included in such an awesome group.

[Erma]

I agree, an awesome group.

Your group writing effort sounds like it's full of clashes and compliments. That alone is funny.

[Renee]

Oh yes, it is. Poor Carlos had to weave it all together, and I think he did an amazing job. It was an interesting experience, writing a section of a story that you've never read. You don't know what comes before or after other than the briefest description. But I'd do it again in a heartbeat. It was fun.

[Dwayne]

I enjoyed all the posts! Thanks for spending the time!

I write thriller fiction. My first book "A Child's Wound" hit the stores last week.

I've been wondering about book trailers. JE$$IE, I'll have to take a look.


www.dwaynekavanagh.com
A Child's Wound

I'm also giving away 5 copies here on goodreads.com The promotion ends on December 27, 2009.

[Renee]

Just a little note, A Child's Wound is really good. I enjoyed it very much. I will definitely pick up your next one Dwayne.

[Dwayne]

Thanks Renee! Merry Christmas!

[Renee]

And Merry Christmas to you too. I wasn't just being nice. It's a great book. Worth reading. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed a 'debut' novel.

Okay, that's as gushy as I get. Enjoy it. Might not happen again for a while. It is Christmas you know.

[Jessie]

Yeah, go take a peek Dwayne. Compaired to some producers I would give you a really good deal! Have a wonderful Christmas everyone.

JE$$IE

Dwayne wrote: "I enjoyed all the posts! Thanks for spending the time!

I write thriller fiction. My first book "A Child's Wound" hit the stores last week.

I've been wondering about book trailers. JE$$IE, I'll have to take a look.

www.dwaynekavanagh.com"

[Krista]

Krista Michelle Breen

website is http://www.dakotaroo.com

I independently publish because I can afford to.

[David]

My website is:
http://www.davidkorinetz.com

I am also starting a book distribution company for Canadian self published authors. Please contact me if you have a book you think I might be interested in.

[Dean]

I'm posting my writing regularly , poems, and prose poems, and other work here

http://deanjbaker.wordpress.com

Be glad to hear from anyone who choose, whether via email, and/or the comments

Feel free to add me here too

[Michael]

Q & A on Michael Robert Dyet on "Behind the Books with Kathy-Dianne Leveille:" http://lettheshadowsfallbehindyou.blo...

[A.F.]

I'm now writing for Examiner.com, if anyone would like to check out my page:
Canada Sci Fi Examiner

[Renee]

Okay, deleting the weebly account. Too many "head bashing against the wall in utter frustration and contempt" moments.

Here's my new blog

[A.F.]

I have several sci-fi book spotlights from Goodreads authors posted at my Canada Sci Fi Examiner page, including some Canadian writers. One of the books, Post-Human, is this months read in the group !!!Books Are My Life!!!

[Renee]

Cool A.F, I didn't realize you wrote for the Examiner. Busy, busy.

[Renee]

Are You a Plotter or a Pantser?


Part One of Three. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[Debra]

I'm a plotter, but I admire people who just sit down and write. Because I write mysteries, it's important to me to work out where I'm planting clues and red herrings as well as the pacing of plot twists and subplots. If I don't do this, I'll write myself into a corner and have to go back and rewrite a third of the book, and I do enough rewriting as it is!

Debra