Penny for her thoughts: Interview with Little Copper Pennies Author Susan Harris

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Penny for her thoughts: Interview with Little Copper Pennies Author Susan Harris

Finding inspiration in the everyday drives FriesenPress-published author Susan Harris. Her book, little copper pennies, examines the life of the (now defunct) Canadian penny, weaving a history that's both pragmatic and heartwarmingly nostalgic. We spoke with Harris about adapting a general reader to a children's picture book, obtaining media coverage, little copper pennies' journey through traditional publishing and much more!

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Together we can help end cancer!

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Together we can help end cancer!

We all ran 5 kms, cheering on the first finisher, right through to the last. You don't have to be an athlete to participate in this event, you just need a big heart and a pair of willing feet. This was truly the very best way to start a day, feeling healthy, inspired and grateful for our health and the ability to support this fundraiser. Together we can help end cancer

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An Interview with journalist Victor Malarek: on traditional vs self-publishing, human trafficking and his new book Orphanage 41

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An Interview with journalist Victor Malarek: on traditional vs self-publishing, human trafficking and his new book Orphanage 41

Victor Malarek is an award-winning journalist with more than forty years of experience. At present, he brings his hard-hitting investigative skills to CTV's current affairs show W5 as Senior Reporter. FriesenPress has taken a page from Victor's body of work and turned the investigation around to learn more about the 5 W’s - Who, What, Where, Why, and When of his first fiction, Orphanage 41.

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Surviving in a Heartless world: Teen author Mya Zemlock talks about her zombie debut novel

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Surviving in a Heartless world: Teen author Mya Zemlock talks about her zombie debut novel

Zombies are a much more logical, possible supernatural occurrence. If I told you, in twenty years, that vampires were attacking the Earth and that we were all going to die, you would probably laugh, with no doubt in your mind that I was crazy. Even if I told you it was zombies instead of vampires, you still wouldn't believe me. But there would be that nagging voice in the back of your mind that would say, "But maybe..."

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“Just Get Out There and Move” Master Athlete Olga Kotelko Leaves Gold Legacy

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“Just Get Out There and Move” Master Athlete Olga Kotelko Leaves Gold Legacy

“We fear for the children today because everything is so stationery,” said Roxanne who has begun promoting the book. “Olga would say, 'Just get out there and move.' I know the book will go on and on and on. Her voice is there, her attitude to life and her philosophy, summed up in eight words: love, think, pray, work, move, eat, give, rest.”

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Outlaw Principles: An Epic Comeback Story

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Outlaw Principles: An Epic Comeback Story

Never give up and always believe in yourself regardless of current results. The road to success with any goal isn't an easy one, but it can be done. I'd also like to add that thinking outside the box never hurts. Just because certain methods for writing or marketing haven't been used before, doesn't mean you shouldn't utilize them.

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Make your dialogue deliver a one-two punch

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Make your dialogue deliver a one-two punch

For many writers, figuring out how to punch up their dialogue is a bit of a challenge. As one literary agent says, “good dialogue illuminates your characters, moves your plot forward and develops relationships.” She goes on to write, “If you find that your dialogue does need explanation, then frankly, something is wrong with your dialogue.”

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Chat with Gourmand Award Winning Author Rebecca Klemke

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Chat with Gourmand Award Winning Author Rebecca Klemke

Decades Of Decadence, WINNER of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2014 for “Best Culinary History Book”, representing Canada – a prestigious and honourable international achievement. The Gourmand Awards are considered the Oscars in the food and wine world. 

 

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Author Spotlight: Kirsten Fullmer - From Pinterest to Bookshelves

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Author Spotlight: Kirsten Fullmer - From Pinterest to Bookshelves

Shabby Chic has found quite a bit of support amongst the Pinterest community. As Kirsten's writing style is quite visual, it is only natural for her series to find support on such a visual social media platform. “I started out with different boards. I went through and pinned things which were related to my book. Each story will have their own corresponding Pinterest board.” 

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Author Spotlight: M.P Fedunkiw Shares the Importance of Knowing Your Audience

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Author Spotlight: M.P Fedunkiw Shares the Importance of Knowing Your Audience

Right from the first page, Fedunkiw intended to write for a particular audience; professional graduate students. “The voice that I have given the characters was very deliberate. You have to be a bit of a nerd to enjoy this book ... I like to think of it as cerebral humour.” 

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