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Toronto Tuesdays: Claudia Osmond
I typically don’t participate in my own interview series, but at the prompting of a friend I am my own guest for this final Toronto Tuesdays post of 2022. At first I thought it would be kind of weird interviewing myself, but tbh I have conversations with myself all the time so this really didn’t…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Kimberly Ivany
Kimberly Ivany is my guest today and I’m so happy she took the time to participate. Kimberly is full of beauty and compassion and genuine love, and she radiates all three. She is wise beyond her years and has an incredibly powerful way with words. I’m so grateful that I know her and that our…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Detour
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Toronto Tuesdays is taking a detour today from regularly scheduled programming where I’ll be sharing a brief thought. I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching these past few years. A big part of my learning has been coming to understand and embrace the parts of me that are broken —…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Maureen McGowan
I’m so happy to interview my friend Maureen McGowan for today’s Toronto Tuesdays post. I’ve known Maureen since the start of our TorKidLit writers’ and illustrators’ group in 2009. She is deeply committed to her craft and is a great example of being a diligent and versatile author. She is also a huge support to…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Debbie Ohi
I am so happy to have my friend Debbie Ohi as today’s guest! I’ve known Debbie since the start of our Torkidlit group in 2009. She is a fierce lover and supporter of the kidlit community and is one of the most authentic and truly beautiful people I know. Debbie has been a steady voice…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Frieda Wishinsky
Today I’m pleased to interview Frieda Wishinsky. Frieda is a great contributor of kidlit and supporter of kidlit creators. She has been a steady voice of encouragement for me over the years, particularly when cheering me on as I searched for an agent (her cheers eventually paid off! 😀) Thank you, Frieda, for all the…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Aino Anto
I am absolutely honoured to host Aino Anto on the blog today. I know Aino from our TorKidLit writers’ and illustrators’ group and every interaction I’ve had with her reveals a little more of her deeply creative and introspective soul. This interview is no exception. And I know you will experience the same as you…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Helaine Becker
Today I’m happy to host multi-talented Helaine Becker. Helaine is the author of 100+ books (no, that’s not a typo) and is a fabulous visual artist as well. To say she is motivated and prolific is definitely an understatement. Thanks for participating Helaine! Welcome! What’s your favourite creative medium? What draws you to expressing yourself…
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Toronto Tuesdays: Intermission
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been LOVING this series so far! How is it that I’m so lucky to know so many wonderfully creative people, and then be able to introduce them to you on top of it all? I’m so grateful! As summer has it, I’ll be on vacation for the next…
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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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