Top 8 of '08, with Guest Blogger Fiona Bayrock

Along with Deborah Hodge, Fiona Bayrock is here today representing the non-fiction writers in our midst. I think 'prolific' must be Fiona's middle name, as she has published at least fourteen books and many, MANY articles on subjects as wide-ranging as fish farts (yep -- you heard that right!) and icebergs.




Fiona also writes a regular blog, Books 'n Rocks, featuring terrific non-fiction books for kids.

When I asked her to participate as a guest blogger, Fiona sent me the following whimsical list...


My Eight Favourite Winter Things:

Lazy snowflakes—when looking out the window feels like I'm living in a snow
globe.

The rhythm of boots crunching and squeaking during a winter walk.

Making a snow angel.

Bright nights.

Cozying under a quilt with a cuppa and good book next to the wood stove.

Northern Lights.

Frosty eyelashes.

The drip, drip, drip promise of spring.


Thanks for taking part, Fiona!

If you'd like to read more about Fiona Bayrock, (and who doesn't want to know more about fish farts????) check out her website HERE.

~kc

Writers Who Blog ....and Once

Northern Voice 2008 continues to be an inspiration for me, so tonight, a quick shout out to all the members of CWILL BC -- authors AND illustrators who take the time to reach out through the internet and blog to (and for) their fans. Check out these amazing blogs:

Fiona Bayrock -----------------
http://fbayrock.blogspot.com/

Julie Burtinshaw --------------
http://burtinshaw.wordpress.com/

Diane Haynes ------------------ http://wildliferescueseries.com/

Shelley Hrdlitschka ------------ http://shelleyhrdlitschka.blogspot.com/

Eileen Kernaghan ------------- http://eileen-kernaghan.blogspot.com/

Tanya Kyi ------------------------- http://tanyalloydkyi.blogspot.com/

James McCann ---------------- http://jamesmccannauthor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Miles ------------------- http://www.magnifico-victoria-miles.blogspot.com/

Jacqueline Pearce -------------- http://www.wildink.wordpress.com/

Nikki Tate ------------------------ http://www.nikkitate.blogspot.com/

Meg Tilly --------------------------http://www.officialmegtilly.com/blog/

Kirsti Wakelin has 2 blogs! http://mysecretelephant.com/blog/

and ----------------------------------- http://kirsti.wordpress.com/


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In other news, the song from ONCE, a tiny Irish movie that was my favourite flick of 2007, just won the Oscar for best song. Now, it was up against a whole load of Disney schlock, but still -- justice was served, and I am celebrating. If you haven't seen the movie yet, I recommend it. A small, gentle film with a beautiful message that isn't preachy, and one of the best endings I have seen to a movie in years. I loved it.

~kc