Lately I have been having fun writing short stories....and I am thrilled to announce that I've been nominated for an Alberta Literary Award for the short short I wrote for EDify Magazine in October! Since I am rarely nominated for anything and the last time I even placed in an Alberta writing contest was 1982, [...]
Library Picks Page Mar10 2020 CLICK THAT LINK! ^ I love this thematically planned way of advertising my upcoming mystery writing workshop presentation out at the Sherwood Park Library with Writer-in-Residence, Conni Massing! See my book, tucked in there by two of the greatest of antecedents! I hope loads of people decide to come; it's [...]
https://thelitteriseeproject.com/ I am so pleased to be part of this project, as of February 24, 2020. I hope you enjoy my entry, a reaction to a photo of detritus sent to me by the amazing coordinator of this vision. While you are there, check out some of the other offerings by Canadian writers we all [...]
I feel as if I should apologize to all the single people out there in North America who are being bombarded with Valentine’s propaganda from every side. It’s not enough that chocolatiers and florists and card shops are advertising – I've even seen a cupid swinging over a display of grapefruit at the grocery store. [...]
People have been asking me what I am working on now, and while I am writing a few smaller pieces to appear on cans and in magazines, I am working hard on a stand-alone thriller. Well, I think it's thrilling...however, I live a very quiet life.
I've just read a great book that I chose completely on the basis of its gorgeous cover...What are you reading this summer?
As part of Writers’ Guild of Alberta Conference 2019: Writing Across Worlds, Janice will take part in a panel with Larissa Lai, Wayne Arthurson, and Candas Jane Dorsey (moderator). These acclaimed Alberta authors will discuss writing that crosses and challenges the boundaries between literary fiction and genre fiction. The panel runs from 1:30-2:45 PM, and you can get additional [...]
Beaumont, AB: May 14, 2019 Janice will be the special guest of the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library for a presentation about using real Alberta places to infuse her mystery novels with local “character.” This free event runs from 6:30-8:00 PM, and details about the location can be found at the library’s website.
