Heigh Ho...

Hola gentle readers.

A quick post to note that lately, the tiny little slips of time I have to communicate tend to be on my twitter feed @kcdyer 

The pictured version of fall [ambleside, last week -- leaves changing, sunshine, brisk fall wind] is no longer with us.

The ocean has risen up to swallow the sky.

And rain, of course, means it's time for the Surrey International Writers' Conference.

I'm in the throes of the last week before Surrey. May change my plans and move down there a day early -- so much to do, so little mobility to do it with!

SiWC 2009 looks to be astonishing. I've just been reading the script for War of the Worlds, this year's Shock Theatre offering from Michael Slade. It is hysterical, and even ends with a truly modern twist. I simply can't wait to be a part of it.

In other news, A WALK THROUGH A WINDOW has been nominated for a Cybils Award. It's a great little on-line award program -- the chicken nugget of awards [both nummy and nutritious]. The books are twice-read by a panel and decisions are made in February. So send positive vibes toward Darby, okay?

More soon. Hope to post lots of pix from Surrey, especially on Friday night when There Will Be Aliens.

~kc

Fall Book Harvest -- coming October 16, 2009

Fall Book Harvest moves to the North Shore this year. A chance to see the latest in books for kids and teens, meet the authors and have an all-round good time.

For the whole scoop, check out the CWILL BC blog HERE. You can also win a FREE author visit to your school -- details HERE. [I'll be one of the authors participating...]

And if you'd like to spread the word, you can download copies of the poster HERE.

~kc

Pee Ess -- check out the latest news for the Surrey International Writers' Conference on our blog. New presenters, events...and we've joined twitter! If you're so inclined, I'm @kcdyer and SiWC is @SiWC2009

Bookclub Extravaganza!

Today is the day to visit Christianne's Lyceum in Vancouver. Propriator Christianne Hayward is holding a Bookclub Extravaganza...a chance to buy gently used books at discount prices as a fundraiser for the Lyceum. But that's not all -- prizes, draws, fun and a chance to chat with local authors can all be yours.






The event runs from 10am to 3 pm, Saturday, September 19th. I'll be there for an hour or so around 1 pm, so please feel free to drop by and say hello. You might even pick up a few books for this good cause!