Accension, not ascension. Yes, I know how to spell! Accension: The action of kindling or the state of being kindled. (From The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary) It is related to the verb “accend.” This is an old word, but it completely describes what is happening in this the second novel I wrote…
Category: News
Anything new in my life and work or occasionally in the news that’s related to me, my books, or the people I wrote about in “Lifeliner” a biography.
I’ve Joined Wattpad!
So I joined Wattpad. Um, what is Wattpad, you may ask. You mean aside from that thing Margaret Atwood was tweeting about last year that made no sense to me? Good question! It's where readers get free stories to read yes, free! and writers get to post their new, unpublished or published stuff for feedback,…
One More Chance to Win Concussion Is Brain Injury
My first Goodreads Giveaway for my newest book Concussion Is Brain Injury was such a hit, I decided to hold another one! But enter it now — only a day and a half left for your chance to win a paperback copy!! Goodreads Book Giveaway Concussion Is Brain Injury by Shireen Jeejeebhoy Giveaway ends February…
An Interview and Giveaways
As I wrote earlier, I was interviewed by K8 on her blog. For two weeks in late January, K8 aka Froze8 of froze8.blogspot.com published daily interviews with authors. Genres covered include horror, young adult, super spuds (heh), steampunk — a variety to satisfy everyone. And there’s even at least one other Canadian interviewed! If you…
An Interviewing Event
I met K8 through BiblioCrunch. But I got to know her more through the Twitter #indiechat BiblioCrunch hosts every Tuesday night. One Tuesday, she asked for interviewee volunteers at the start of #indiechat. I put up my hand tout de suite. For two weeks, beginning last week, K8 aka Froze8 of froze8.blogspot.com is publishing daily…
Goodreads Giveaway for She!
Are you on Goodreads, the place for readers (if not, why not?!)? Enter my Goodreads giveaway to win a FREE copy of She. But hurry, there’s not much time to enter! Goodreads Book Giveaway She by Shireen Jeejeebhoy Giveaway ends January 23, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
Goodreads Giveaway Time for Concussion Is Brain Injury
My very first Goodreads giveaway, and it’s for Concussion Is Brain Injury. Enter now, and you just may win a free copy. But hurry. Ends by January 16th. Goodreads Book Giveaway Concussion Is Brain Injury by Shireen Jeejeebhoy Giveaway ends January 16, 2013. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
Authors Notice Good Editors: What to Look For
Let’s talk editing. I’ve been trained as a copy editor, have edited newsletters for content and grammar, and have had four separate editing experiences as a writer. I also began my publishing career as a proofreader, learnt a bit about graphic design, and was a desktop publisher. I’ve worked on text the traditional way and…
Book Launch of Concussion Is Brain Injury
Organizing a book launch is not a feat for one person. There’s finding the venue – how large, how accessible is it, how easy to get to and park at are all questions to be considered; there’s the menu – simple and minimal is best as people are there for the book – I chose…