Archive | May, 2011

Monster Librarian and Library Techs to DIE for

Posted on 27. May, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

It’s got to be fate that the same week I’m presenting at the Alberta Association of Library Technicians annual conference in Edmonton, Under My Skin gets reviewed by a wickedly cool horror fiction review blog called…The Monster Librarian. Their slogan? READ TO SURVIVE. Love it! I spent considerable time at Monster Librarian – checking out [...]

Rebuilding the Slave Lake Library

Posted on 20. May, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

As a library technician I’ve seen my share of damaged books, gum between the pages, dried cat urine crinkling bookcovers, and even the occassional (and dreaded) spring flood and loss of a few hundred titles. However, it is every library staff member’s subconsious fear to lose all the books in a fire. And I’m not [...]

Edson Public Library and Taleblazers

Posted on 15. May, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

I had a wonderful time chatting all things bookish with those present at my Edson Public Library workshops this Saturday. Suzy, librarian extraordinaire, and her witty crew made me feel welcome, and yeah, a bit like a rock star. Nice. If you’ve thought of more questions from my babble at the workshops – please fire [...]

Worth the Wait

Posted on 10. May, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

Suzy, from the Edson Public Library, was kind enough to post a message on Facebook, saying she couldn’t wait to meet me this Saturday. The feeling is entirely mutual. Not only will I get to hang with the effervescent Suzy (who has organized the day), I’ll get to present four, 40 minute workshops on writing [...]

Book Launches and Preorders

Posted on 04. May, 2011 by judithgraves in Author Visits

With Second Skin set for release in October, I’ve got my thinking cap on for both the live and online launch parties. The UMS live launch was held at a local cafe, Beantrees Coffee House and I’m hoping to use this venue again. Maybe have another band play, cake (of course!) and perhaps a karaoke [...]