Lori's Blog on Books, Writing, and Creativity
Enjoy these articles on my books, writing in general, and the even broader topic of creativity. Although most have been written by me, I invite guests to contribute, too.
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Tag: Fiction
Belmont Village Weekly Fresh Market
Westmount Public School runs a small market in Belmont Village in Kitchener. You’ll find predominantly local produce, plus a few local artisans. I’ll be selling all my books there, including…
Eco Shop n’ Swap Market @ Eastwood Collegiate
This amazing day includes an Eco-friendly art market in the ECI gym showcasing work from both professional artists and from our own talented student artists. Come and SHOP! AND don’t…
Writing Novels about Dance
Canadian writer Lori Wolf-Heffner talks about the problems she had writing novels about dance.
Hertha Mueller: A Writer You Should Get to Know
I came across German-Romanian writer Hertha Müller* (“Mueller” in English) about two months ago. I’m embarrassed to say, I had no idea who she was, despite having two degrees in…
Comfort Zones: Potential Danger for Artists, Writers, Performers, and Everyone in Between
Comfort zones are those nice, cozy, warm, fuzzy parts in our mind that convince us to stay put. They have a purpose: respite. But like any spa, too much of…
6 Tips to Help You Get Some Creative Time With Kids in the House
If you’re a parent, chances are you have to watch your kids while trying to schedule in some creative time for yourself. Sure, you can get down and dirty with…
Storytelling or Missionizing?
I idolized Jean Little in my pre-teens and early teens. Many of her books helped me understand other children. I do believe they made me a nicer person. One novel, Different…