Descriptive writing has a unique ability to cast a spell on the reader, to draw them in so they can see
and think and feel what your narrator and/or characters are communicating. It should [...]
In Eleanor Courtown, I have found my literary unicorn! This is the type of romance I grew up on and have missed. I am confident that late 19th century Canada from Black’s POV is my go-to [...]
I picked up Eleanor Courtown by Lucy E.M. Black @lucyemblack as my read for International Women’s Day… The story opens in 1870 with Eleanor Courtown waving off her just-married cousin, Lily, and [...]
I'm so excited to have my article, A Dialogue Between the Present and the Past published in WRITE, the magazine produced by the Writer's Union of Canada.
Bricks shape this story. Their creation, formation and transportation provide a narrative structure around which the author deftly hangs her plot. Set primarily in a small town in Ontario in the [...]
With the book publishing industry overflowing with titles vying for attention, I aim to guide aspiring authors through the important steps of writing and publishing high-quality books that get [...]
2024 is here, and many of us will have committed to some fresh starts and new year’s resolutions. Establishing new year’s resolutions is a tradition found around the world. People generally [...]
Now on to our featured writer. I’m so pleased to shine the spotlight on author Lucy E. M. Black this week. As an educator, I can relate to many of Lucy’s experiences. I hope you find inspiration [...]
Bianca Marais is a brilliant interviewer and she delves deeply into the creative process by asking great questions. I was so honoured to be included in her podcast. (My part of the podcast starts [...]