by Lauren Carter | Aug 30, 2019 | Events, Uncategorized, Writers, Writing Life
Well, it’s nearly fall. Up here, outside of Winnipeg, the leaves are already transitioning to their autumn tones of amber and red, and the showy mountain ash tree we planted in the spring is full of birds building up their stores for the long flight south. In...
by Lauren Carter | Jul 10, 2019 | Books, Creativity, Family, Fiction, Process, Publications, Writing Life
Well, here it is… I am beyond thrilled to share with you the final version of the cover for my new novel designed by the brilliant Natalie Olsen at Calgary’s Kisscut Design. Isn’t it pretty?! I even love the spine and the back… To get your...
by Lauren Carter | Jun 13, 2019 | Books, Events, Family, Ontario, Poetry, Publications, Writers, Writing Life
Phew! What a whirlwind. Four readings and one workshop in twelve days – plus helping my mom do some downsizing by picking through her books (hopefully my suitcase has not tipped over into the oversize scale). I want to express my deep gratitude for everyone who...
by Lauren Carter | May 30, 2019 | Books, Gardening, Nature, Novel, Process, Publications, Recommended, Writers, Writing Life
This past Monday, I went to the Best Book Launch Ever for my friend Ariel Gordon’s book Treed: Walking in Canada’s Urban Forest. I laughed, I cried (thanks to Erna Buffie’s beautiful, generous and true introduction). I ate tree, acorn, leaf cookies made by...
by Lauren Carter | May 23, 2019 | Books, Creativity, Events, Novel, Orillia, Poetry, Process, Publishing, Workshops, Writing Life
Yesterday, one of my appreciated and admired ARC (advance reading copy) readers gave a sneak peek of my new novel to the Twitterverse, which shows a slightly earlier version of the (gorgeous!) cover. So, what better time to share a sneak peek! Soon, I’ll do a...
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