Category: interview
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Toronto Tuesdays: Cheryl Rainfield
It’s my privilege to welcome Cheryl Rainfield to the Toronto Tuesdays blog series today. Cheryl is a YA writer that I met through our TorKidLit group — they’re actually one of the very first people who invited me into their home when I first moved to Toronto. I remember helping them paint their new apartment, […]
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Toronto Tuesdays: Patricia Storms
Today’s guest is Patricia Storms, children’s author, illustrator, and artist. I’ve known Patricia for several years and have always enjoyed her gregarious nature and infectious laugh. Patricia is a fantastic artist who uses bright colours and infuses her work with pure joy! She’s also a wonderful supporter of her fellow artists and writer friends. Welcome […]
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Toronto Tuesdays: Devin Fan
Today I’m honoured to interview my friend Devin Fan. You might know him as another one-third of The Fan Brothers, a dynamic children’s book author/illustrator team (see Eric Fan’s interview here) I’ve gotten to know Devin as a loving husband, wonderful father, devoted brother, and supportive friend. Plus, he’s got a fantastic sense of humour […]
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Toronto Tuesdays: Mazarine Memon
Wowza! I mean, how stunning is the above photo? Mazarine is an all-around classy lady — she exudes confidence and has a very calming presence about her; even just the sound of her voice puts me right at ease. Mazarine is epically talented and has a heart for sharing her gift to better our world. […]
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Toronto Tuesdays: Ishta Mercurio
I’m happy to interview my friend Ishta Mercurio for today’s Toronto Tuesdays blog post series. I met Ishta several years back, probably at a TorKidlit event of some sort, and we’ve had some good times together — especially during the wild plannings of two super fun Kidlit Galas in The Before Times. Ishta is passionate […]
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Toronto Tuesdays: Eric Fan
I’m so pleased to have the opportunity to interview Eric Fan. Eric, as you might know, is one-third of The Fan Brothers, a fabulous children’s book author/illustrator team. Eric’s art is nothing short of magical, and it clearly comes from his heart and soul. I’ve had a lot of fun getting to know Eric’s sense […]
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Toronto Tuesdays: Kari Maaren
I can’t remember exactly when I met Kari — it was most likely at a TorKidLit meet up — but she has become one of my favourite people on the planet. There are so many things to love about her, but one of the things I love most is her sense of humour — she’s […]
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Introducing Toronto Tuesdays
We could all use a bit of a lift these days, am I right? Even this natural-born melancholic is craving some good news, some levity, some magic. (okay … I always crave magic) So, let me help add some bright spots to your days. Toronto Tuesdays is a new series of interview-style blog posts I’m […]
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