Interesting Blogs

http://howtodoitfrugally.com/book_promoter_excerpt.htm
I'm new to this one, looking for tips for p.r. around my own books. Found it on Twitter.


http://tedbarris.com/ (June 9th. Copyright gone wrong). Ted Barris' blog is clearly set up and easy to follow.

http://farzanadoctor.wordpress.com/ Farzana also has a website of interest.

What is the man under the umbrella waiting for?

Upcoming Reading

I will be reading from my new novel Ile d'Or, at Brockton Writers Series 10 on July 6th, 7pm!

Moosecall #7: Herd Locker

Date:	Friday, June 18, 2010
Time:	6:30pm - 10:00pm
Location:	The Central
Street:	603 Markham Street
City/Town:	Toronto, ON
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Description

The Moosemeat Writers Group invites you to "Herd Locker" - our annual night of literary mayhem. Hosted by the herders Heather & Mike, the evening will feature the launch of our seventh flash fiction chapbook, FREE RANGE, short fiction readings and the awarding of super duper door prizes. Free snacks for "early bird" carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.

Readings begin at 7:15pm.

p.s. I will be reading during this launch. Mary Lou

Ottawa. June, 2010

Taken on a walk after a session at the Writers' Union AGM.
Copyright a big issue with new legislation that will adversely affect creators unless changes are made.

For more information, please visit: www.writersunion.ca


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Argentinian Tango

Follow these websites to see some beautiful dance performances. The dancers are Colleen Clancy and Dieter Hessel, dance teachers, who are partners in life as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op8ebbxreEc&feature=channel
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BOOK LAUNCH

NEW from Inanna Publications

Mary Lou Dickinson's novel, Ile d'Or, was launched on TUESDAY MAY 18th, 2010 in downtown Toronto.

Elizabeth Greene's collection of poetry, Moving, had its Toronto launch at the same time. There will be a launch party for Moving in Elizabeth's home city, Kingston, later in June.

Readings began at 7:00pm.