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A book is not an end in itself; it is only a way to touch someone -
a bridge extended across a space of loneliness and obscurity.

Isabel Allende

I am Surrey, BC writer, editor, teacher, and consultant currently writing children's fiction. My articles, essays, and short stories have also appeared in magazines, newspapers, and anthologies in Canada, the US and the UK.

LPwordsolutions' services and website support writers and clients of all kinds, whether they write for pleasure, publication, work, or business. 

Orca Book Publishers publishes my children's novel
MEETING MISS 405 in fall 2008. Check here for information about book talks and presentations for schools and libraries featuring Meeting Miss 405.
10% of author royalties go to Surrey Public Library's Legacy Fund, for programs and services for children - now and in the future.
 

NEWS - June 17, 2008

v Talk about planning ahead. We've set the date (June 26-28) and the place (Camp Alexandra,
         Crescent Beach, Surrey) for a 2009 retreat 'Write at the Beach'. To stay on top of plans
         as they develop, check out this page, bookmark it, and check back often for the latest news.
         Or email me to have your name added to the retreat mailing list.

v The 2008 Surrey International Writer's Conference is shaping up. Check out the great line-up of
         editors, agents, and publishers who'll be sharing their knowledge with participants. I'm not presenting
         this year, but will be there as a participant and at my trade table promoting Meeting Miss 405 and
         101 Writing Exercises to get You Started & Keep You Going. Hope to see you there.
         The deadline for this year's contest is Sept. 5 (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and writing for  
         children.)         

v Check out the cover of Meeting Miss 405 (illustrated by Peter  Ferguson). The book is now
         listed on Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca  and Chapters/Indigo in case you want to
         pre-order to ensure you get your copy as soon as it's available.

v  2008 Canadian Aid Literary Award Contest offers a publishing contract to the winner. Deadline
         Sept. 15, 2008 (postmarked). Complete details here.

v  Surrey writing workshops and courses are now being planned for the fall. Already scheduled on
         Sat. Sept. 27 is another free session of Hot Off the Press: Online Databases for writers.
         With limited seats, it fills up quickly. register soon. Complete details,
         and more workshop listings as I book them here.

v The BC Assoc. of Travel Writers hosts its annual Gala & Symposium, Saturday July 12, 1-3 p.m.
         Sandman Inn, 780 W. Georgia, Vancouver. Details at the website.  

v    Join the surreywriters newsgroup for event information, marketing tips, etc.
 

 to Get You Started
& Keep You Going

by Lois J. Peterson
 ISBN 0978088409. Metta Publishing.

'Using 101 Writing Exercises is like going to  hundreds of workshops without leaving home.'               
Ruth Stewart, student

A useful book, popular with writing groups
and creative writing teachers.

Order your copy here.

• The 2008/2009 Board for Directors
  is now in place and will soon be listed here.

• Check here for information about the Fed Anthology Imagining British Columbia: Land, Memory and Place.

• I'll soon be updating the list of active Fraser Valley Writers' Groups. The most recent copy of the list is posted here.  Contact me to have
  your group included, or your information updated.

You'll find membership information, market listings, events listings, contest calls for submissions, and general information about the organization and its work here.

 Upcoming presentations & classes presented by Lois Peterson

Sat. Sept. 27, 10 - 11:30 a.m. FREE workshop : Hot Off the Press: Online databases for Writers,
Surrey BC.  

Sat. October 25 - Workshop: Writing Fiction for Kids
Sat. November 22 (9-12 noon) - Character workshop

Sat. November 22 (1-4 p.m.) - Dialogue workshop

Complete details here.