Tag: creativity

• 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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  August 4, 2022

  art, thoughts, writing

  art, author, creativity, musings, Toronto Tuesdays, words, writing

• 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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  July 12, 2022

  art, interview, thoughts, writing

  art, author, Cheryl Rainfield, creativity, mental health, mental health care, Toronto Tuesdays, writing

• 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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  July 5, 2022

  art, interview, writing

  art, author, creativity, illustrator, Patricia Storms, Toronto Tuesdays, writing

• 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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  June 21, 2022

  art, interview, thoughts

  art, author, creativity, Devin Fan, poetry, taoism, Toronto Tuesdays, writing

• 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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  June 14, 2022

  art, interview, thoughts

  art, artist, creativity, interview, Mazarine Memon, Mysteries in Colour, Toronto Tuesdays

• 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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  June 7, 2022

  interview, thoughts, Uncategorized, writing

  antiques, author, creativity, Ishta Mercurio, kidlit, Pride, Toronto Tuesdays, writing

• 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 […]

  claudiaosmond

  May 31, 2022

  art, interview

  author, creativity, Eric Fan, illustrator, Lizzy and the Cloud, picture books, The Barnabus Project, The Night Gardener, Toronto Tuesdays, writing

• 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 […]

  claudiaosmond

  May 24, 2022

  art, interview, thoughts

  author, comics, creativity, Kari Maaren, kidlit, music, Toronto Tuesdays, writing

• Toronto Tuesdays: Bev Katz Rosenbaum

  I am so pleased to have had the opportunity to officially interview my good friend, Bev. We talk shop — and life! — a lot, but it’s generally on a patio while enjoying good food and drinks! Bev is one of those people who you just know is in your corner no matter what. She’s […]

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  May 17, 2022

  art, writing

  author, Bev Katz Rosenbaum, creativity, editor, interview, kidlit, Toronto Tuesdays, writing

• Wonderful Magic in Unknown Places

  And today, the mortician’s daughter is (finally!) on submission. Writing — never mind publishing — is a long, often difficult journey, mostly endured in solitude. The fear and grief and now languishing of Covid has made it that much more difficult for many people to create, but I do take some solace in remembering how […]

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  April 25, 2021

  thoughts

  creativity, languishing, writing