Schedule
March 23-25, 2012 -Teaching a 3-hour writing workshop titled "Write from the Heart to the Glory of God" as part of the David Festival
Location: Church of the Ascension Hall, 266 North St. Port Perry, ON
Time: Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Details: David Festival Brochure
To Register: David Festival Registration Form
Contact: Karen Stiller by email or phone 905-982-0687 by February 10th, 2012
Workshop Description: God accepts everything we offer Him that comes from our heart. Family and friends encourage us, even urge us to get published. But the reality is that not everything we write is suitable for sharing with the world beyond. NJ will give an insider's glimpse into the world of writing and help you create a plan for your next steps. Topics include ministry (share what’s in your heart in order to help others), art (strive for originality, go outside the box), craft (say exactly what you want them to say in the way you want to say it), and business (know your goals, have a plan, work in an orderly fashion, network and promote). While writing from our hearts is pleasing to God; so is striving for excellence when we are his ambassadors into the world.
June 13, 2012 – The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards
World Vision headquarters, Mississauga, Ontario
June 14 – 16, 2012 – Write! Canada
Guelph Bible Conference Centre, Guelph, Ontario
Past events
Sunday, Sept 25 – Word on the Street in Toronto, ON
Signing the Hot Apple Cider series and my teen novels at The Word Guild – Booth 222 – from 11:00 to 2:00
Signing the Manziuk and Ryan Mysteries at the Crime Writers of Canada – Booth 141 – from 4:00 to 5:00.
June 16 to 18, 2011 – Write! Canada
Guelph Bible Conference Centre, Guelph, Ontario
June 15 – The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards
World Vision headquarters, Mississauga, Ontario
Oct. 6 to Nov. 24 – Redeemer University College in Ancaster, ON – Continuing Education 8-Week Workshop "Called to Write: Ten Essentials for Successful Writing."
7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Eight consecutive Wednesdays
Friends and family have urged you to write down your stories or opinions. But should you? After all, how do you know your work is any good? And how could you get published? Looking at fiction and non-fiction, short pieces and books, NJ will give you an insider's glimpse into the world of writing and help you create a plan for your next steps. Optional assignments and critiques.
Tuesday, November 16 – Tyndale University College in Toronto
I read from several of my novels and talked about how and why I write. Then i taught a workshop called "The Art Craft, Ministry & Business of Writing"
With financial Assistance from the Canada Council for the Arts through the Writers Union of Canada
Sunday, Sept. 26 – Word on the Street in Toronto.
3:00 to 4:00 pm
I had a great time selling and signing copies of Shaded Light and Glitter of Diamonds at the Crime Writers of Canada booth.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 – Redeemer University College in Ancaster, ON – Continuing Education Panel
7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
More than fifty people came to a panel I moderated featuring four award-winning writers:
Angelina Fast-Vlaar, author of Seven Angels for Seven Days and The Valley of Cancer
Nikki Rosen, author of In the Eye of Deception (one of three books receiving honorable mention for the 2010 Grace Irwin Award)
Mags Storey, journalist and author, whose novel, If Only You Knew, won the 2010 Grace Irwin Award;
Eric E. Wright, editor of Fellowship Link and author of eight books including suspense fiction (The Lightning File, Captives of Minora), devotionals (Down a Country Road, Through a Country Window), and non-fiction. (Revolutionary Forgiveness, A Practical Theology of Missions)
Tuesday,Sept. 14, 28, Oct. 5 and 12 – teaching at Tyndale University College.
I filled in Judith Robinson, the regular teacher, who was unable to manage those dates.
The class was ENGL 3613, CREATIVE WRITING I, Fall 2010, Room 1003, Tuesday Evenings 6:30 – 9:20
Saturday, August 21 - Vancouver Bible House 700 Kingsway, Vancouver BC
I taught a workshop called The Art, Craft, Ministry, & Business of Writing and Les taught one on What Writers Needs to Know about Trends in Publishing. We also did some networking, had lunch together, and talked about our vision for writers in Canada. 18 people attended, and they all seemed happy to be there. Les and i were also pleased to be able to connect with them.
May 28-30, Toronto Ontario, Bloody Words Mystery Conference 2010
I was a panelist.
I was a guest on It's a New Day on December 15, 2010.
I talked about Hot Apple Cider and the need for support for Canadian writers and editors who have a Christian worldview.
Bookings
I'm currently taking bookings to speak at churches, women's group, and other settings about my personal story, part of which was written in the award-winning story "The Diamond Ring."
I also am looking to teach "Release the Creative You" workshop across Canada in 2010. If you might be interested in hosting a workshop through your church or organization, please contact us to receive our information package.
My other all-day writing workshops include "Get to Know the Writer in You," "Recycle Your Personal Experiences," "Fiction: An Intensive-Care Clinic," or "So You Want to Write a Book."
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