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Announcement – Registration for the Appetite for Reading II Series is Now Open!

3 Sep ’10
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We are at long last announcing the event you’ve been waiting for! Even if you were a member of the last Appetite for Reading book group, please read this carefully as we have made some changes to the programme structure … Continue reading →

Radio Show News – Documentarian Teresa Montanino Is My September Guest

25 Aug ’10
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My next guest on “In Other Words” is Teresa Montanino.  In 2006, she released her full-length documentary made with the National Park of Galapagos, “Path of the Giant Tortoises.” I’ll be speaking to her about that revolutionary film as well … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review – The Beet Organic Cafe – Thursday, July 29, 2010

23 Aug ’10
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Usually the goal for lunch is something healthy and not too heavy, right? Read my thoughts on the food at The Beet Organic Cafe in my weekly Metro column.

New Travel Article – Right in the Centre of Paris

19 Aug ’10
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If you’re going to Paris, you’ll want to choose from hotels in Paris city centre. That way, you can spend as much time visiting museums and shopping to your heart’s content without ever having to travel far. Take the Bristol, … Continue reading →

New Travel Article – Boston Has Something for the Whole Family

19 Aug ’10
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If you’re looking for somewhere affordable and fun to visit, consider Holidays to Boston. Boston is one of those cities that truly has something for everyone in the family. It’s easy to get around and you don’t have to spend … Continue reading →

New Travel Article – Hungry for Vegas

19 Aug ’10
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Many people like to visit Las Vegas for the casinos, exclusive shows and entertainment. Me, I go for the food. Las Vegas Hotels have some of the best restaurants in the world. The Bellagio, for instance for a number of … Continue reading →

New Talk/Workshop – Introduction to the Freelance Writing Business at UofT

18 Aug ’10
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I am tomorrow’s guest speaker in Alexandra Leggat’s Introduction to the Freelance Business at University of Toronto. It’s so nice to be able to talk to people about what I do, because I  am living the dream and how wonderful … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review – To The World Caribbean – Thursday, July 22, 2010

12 Aug ’10
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I love Caribbean food, but it’s hard to find places that you can sit down in, that aren’t too fast-foody.  Check out what I think of this new resto in this week’s Metro.

New Articles – Writing About Memoir

7 Aug ’10
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Memoir is a very specific thing. No one knows that better than Allyson Latta – writer, editor & instructor. So being able to write about it for her is quite an honour. Be sure to subscribe to her posts.  She … Continue reading →

New Website – One More Bite: Food Writing By Stephanie Dickison

2 Aug ’10
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Now that I’m doing so much food writing and teaching, I needed something to showcase it all, as well as all the photos I’m now taking (though I do not call myself a food photographer by any means). So I … Continue reading →

New Articles – Comedy Column for The Writer

1 Aug ’10
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I first came to The Writer Magazine back in the mid 90s when I was doing book and music reviews and was thinking about actually being a writer. I was a fan first and then finally, after I sent them … Continue reading →

Radio Show News – Singer/Songwriter Colleen Brown Is My Guest

1 Aug ’10
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I am absolutely thrilled to announce that award-winning singer/songwriter Colleen Brown is my next guest on my show, “In Other Words.” Airing Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 2-3 p.m., Colleen dishes about her new album, “Foot in Heart,” where her … Continue reading →

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