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New to the sky | Editor turned novelist | THE BROKEN PLACES, a Globe & Mail best book 2022, and UNCONTROLLED FLIGHT (NeWest Press) | East coaster gone west | francespeck.com

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Steven Novella is the best. Lucid, never pedantic, always relatable.

05.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I try to preach the opposite of imposter syndrome to creative people. Know that you are literally the only person on the planet equipped to tell the very specific stories you have to tell in the way only you can tell them.

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Here is my opening statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today.

26.02.2026 19:16 πŸ‘ 24860 πŸ” 7665 πŸ’¬ 1463 πŸ“Œ 584
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North Shore Writers’ Association Contest LynnValleyLife began with a team of locals who decided they wanted to use their skills and experience to build something to support and celebrate our community. We help local organizations and merchan...

The North Shore Writers' Association wants your work! Submit to our 30th annual writing contest today. Details in this piece by Youth Member Vansh Malhotra.
lynnvalleylife.com/news-events/...

12.02.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Tell the teachers in your life about Writers in the Classroom! This popular Vancouver Writers Fest program will provide 13 FREE author visits (in-person and online) to schools in BC between April and June 2026.

Apply by Friday, February 27:
writersfest.bc.ca/youth#writer...

04.02.2026 00:24 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Book with reddish orange cover and, in the middle, a small photo of long-haired young man with his tongue sticking out. Title: The Uncool: A Memoir, by Cameron Crowe

Book with reddish orange cover and, in the middle, a small photo of long-haired young man with his tongue sticking out. Title: The Uncool: A Memoir, by Cameron Crowe

You are sweet to remember. Check out my can't-wait-to-read gift.

12.01.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

NO ONE gets editors and editing the way you do, Iva. 😍

02.01.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

An excellent memoir. Holiday gift, anyone?

03.12.2025 16:17 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Yellow and black poster for a Fireside Chat, from the Federation of BC Writers. There are rounded photos of (left) Frances Peck and (right) Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho. Poster says event is Wednesday, December 3, 7pm Pacific. Sponsored by the Province of British Columbia. bcwriters.ca

Yellow and black poster for a Fireside Chat, from the Federation of BC Writers. There are rounded photos of (left) Frances Peck and (right) Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho. Poster says event is Wednesday, December 3, 7pm Pacific. Sponsored by the Province of British Columbia. bcwriters.ca

In the mood for a writerly conversation? Tonight (7pm Pacific), Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho and I sit by the fire (literally) and chat about process, inspiration, community, and more. On Zoom, open to all. Register via the Federation of BC Writers:
www.bcwriters.ca/event-6414559

03.12.2025 16:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FBCW Fireside Chat - BC Booklook FBCW presents a Fireside Chat on Dec 3 featuring novelist Frances Peck and author Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho discussing creative writing and memoir.

Looking forward to this online chat on Dec 3, 7pm Pacific. Thanks to the Federation of BC Writers for hosting.
bcbooklook.com/fbcw-firesid...

22.11.2025 21:41 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tnrilled to be included in issue no.305 @fiddlehd.bsky.social Many thanks to @saleema.bsky.social for all her kind and thoughtful edits. There are so many great contributions in this issue, including 2025 Creative Nonfiction Prize winner Shelley Pacholok.

16.11.2025 19:30 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Hadn't looked at the new issue yet, so it's a treat to find out you're in there, Michelle. Am eager to read!!

20.11.2025 16:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There are less than two weeks until the deadline for our 2025 Ralph Gustafson Poetry Prize! Don't miss out on your chance to submit!

18.11.2025 14:54 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Lucky you - that'll be fun.

20.11.2025 16:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to share what inspired my novels, read snippets from both, and of course savour tea and the museum.
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19.11.2025 18:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A beige poster in the middle of which are head shots of three light-haired white women, (left to right) Edeana Malcolm, Frances Peck, Petra Krumme. The poster says Author's Tea, Celebrate Local Authors! November 23rd, 2 to 4 pm, $10 cash at door includes tea and light treats. Along the bottom is a line that says Talk and Tea series at the LogCabinMuseum.com

A beige poster in the middle of which are head shots of three light-haired white women, (left to right) Edeana Malcolm, Frances Peck, Petra Krumme. The poster says Author's Tea, Celebrate Local Authors! November 23rd, 2 to 4 pm, $10 cash at door includes tea and light treats. Along the bottom is a line that says Talk and Tea series at the LogCabinMuseum.com

Museum + tea + treats + authors = FUN! πŸ πŸ΅πŸ«–πŸͺπŸ°πŸ“–
Sunday, Nov 23, Log Cabin Museum, Saanichton (Vancouver Island). If you're on Vancouver Island, come on by!

12.11.2025 16:59 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leonard Cohen recites β€œIn Flanders Fields” by John McCrae | Legion Magazine youtu.be/cKoJvHcMLfc?... #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

11.11.2025 11:12 πŸ‘ 67 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Withholding money for food and finding money for every unnecessary thing is what sparked the French Revolution. Literally.

27.10.2025 17:23 πŸ‘ 2954 πŸ” 507 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 22

Wonderful news, whenever it arrives! πŸ’ƒπŸ₯³

20.10.2025 20:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Chapters-Indigo *finally* has #AfterTheFeast up on their site: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/after-...

www.indigo.ca/en-ca/after-...

16.10.2025 02:18 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Purple and gold poster with a laptop in the background, by the Federation of BC Writers (bcwriters.ca). Text says: "I'm spreading the word to support BC writers. Donate now! Every dollar up to $10,000 is matched." There is an image of 10 dollars expanding to 20 dollars, and a note in the corner that says "Words that multiply."

Purple and gold poster with a laptop in the background, by the Federation of BC Writers (bcwriters.ca). Text says: "I'm spreading the word to support BC writers. Donate now! Every dollar up to $10,000 is matched." There is an image of 10 dollars expanding to 20 dollars, and a note in the corner that says "Words that multiply."

Funding cuts are eviscerating BC arts organizations. I just donated to FBCW because the Fed has:
1. taught me a ton about the craft and business of writing
2. given me a network of writers to connect with and learn from
3. launched a MATCHING campaign - my favourite way to donate
bcwriters.ca/Match

11.10.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Writers/Podcasters: DM if you’re interested in me talking about our fancy new record in our 45th year as a band!!

07.10.2025 20:27 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Aw, thanks!!

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Blond white woman in a red sweater standing behind a table of books, with library bookcases in the background.

Blond white woman in a red sweater standing behind a table of books, with library bookcases in the background.

Happy to be among the Lower Mainland authors at the Richmond Library's Writers for Readers event today, Oct 7. Come say hi if you're around! Until 7pm. Brighouse branch. πŸ“š

08.10.2025 00:00 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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kermit the frog is dancing on a checkered floor . Alt: kermit the frog is dancing on a checkered floor .
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Just a couple of seats left in my Saturday workshop at this Salt Spring Island festival. www.eventbrite.ca/e/paper-cove...?

02.10.2025 18:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After the Feast: A Turkey Leftovers Cookbooklet - Iva Cheung After a couple decades of editing and indexing cookbooks, I took a stab at writing (a small!) one. After the Feast brings together 25-ish of my favourite ways to use up the leftovers from big turkey d...

I made a li'l cookbook! *After the Feast* suggests ways to use up leftovers from your big turkey dinners.

The PDF is FREE. If you buy a print copy, $2 will support food security initiatives through the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre.

Please spread the word! πŸ—

ivacheung.com/2025/09/afte...

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A fine bookstore for a fine poet.

26.09.2025 20:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just seeing this now. Warmest congratulations on being shortlisted, Rob. What a thrill! πŸ’

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Image of a piece of paper, folded like a tent and covering a rock. Text says: "Paper Covers Rock, 3-4 October 2025, Salt Spring Island, BC; workshops, live readings, music, and creative sparks shared in good company."

Image of a piece of paper, folded like a tent and covering a rock. Text says: "Paper Covers Rock, 3-4 October 2025, Salt Spring Island, BC; workshops, live readings, music, and creative sparks shared in good company."

Seeking that creative spark? Paper Covers Rock on Salt Spring Island, Oct 3-4, is an affordable, multidisciplinary festival for writers and other creatives. I'll be there to teach my Sentences with Style workshop (Oct 4) and to soak up the inspiration.
Details: www.papercoversrock.ca

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