The Book Broads

I do not have the end of summer blues. Well, OK, maybe a aqua blue, but not a blue-blue. I will miss the kids when they head back to school. I will miss the on-the-go adventures that came over us in the afternoons. Heading to rivers, lakes, oceans and seeing friends.

Fall has it’s own rhythm and I enjoy it too. Lots of new projects coming up…. Word on the Street is around the corner and the new fall books get released. Heaven right there.

This summer I met a Nanaimo poet, named Kamal Parmar. I really enjoyed her words. She writes about her love of BC, The Prairies and her home of India. I liked how she had found all of her and put it into words. I am pleased that she did not stick to only Indian poems or poems of the Prairies and BC. I think the variety defines her. It is who she is and what she loves. That was very appealing to me and it was a joy to read her work.

I did a video interview with Kamal. We learn a lot about her past, how she started writing and more. I hope you enjoy it and the poem she reads. All about the end of summer.

Thanks – and keep reading,

Kim

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Kim Here… I had the great pleasure of taking my kidlets to Bookfest in Nanaimo. I love this event. Run by volunteers and lovers of books, this year celebrated 25 years. Party time happened on May 7 in Downtown Nanaimo. So many great venues and everyone was helpful and supportive. My kids and have the best time.

This year we had the pleasure to hear some fantastic authors speak about writing, books, illustrations and more. Sheree Fitch, Linda Bailey, Robert Heidbreder, Marie Louise Gay, Eugenie Fernandes, Robin Muller, Andrea Spalding, Arthur Slade, and John Wilson all took part this year.

I love all the authors – my kids loves the whole thing too. The Kerplunks played at noon hour and that was very fun… if a little wet. I wish the weather would work better for outside events. Books and rain, precarious.

One of the highlights is connecting with Sheree Fitch after many years. I took her out and about for a media day over 14 years ago, and it was a great day. She remembered it too. She is such a lovely woman… and a gifted writer for kids, teens and adults.

Here is a video chat we had this past Saturday. Sheree Fitch ROCKS!

Thanks for reading!

Kim

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(Kim here) I know Angela will not write it here. She does not want to be braggy or anything – but I can do it! Angela’s new book is out!  The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating A Social Network (written by Angela Crocker is available from these fine retailers and your local bookseller: (ISBN 978-1-61564-060-7)).

Here is a picture of her and her new book – she looks like a proud mama, huh?

A cute couple - Angela and her book.

Angela and her new book have been seen out in public lately. It’s an official author/book relationship that is now up front for the public to see. Check out Angela and the book on Global TV.  Angela on Global TV – March 13th, 2011

On Tuesday, March 15th at 11:30 am PAC, Angela is on with Bill Good on CKNW. Sweet. Listen live, and call in if you have a question. 980 am on the radio dial, or listen live on line at www.cknw.com.

As you can tell, I am so pleased and proud for my friend. I want to celebrate all the successes of her new book and I hope you can join me in cheering her on!

Thanks!

Kim

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WendyD of WendyD Photography holds a special place in the hearts of The Book Broads. We absolutely love her work and were so honoured to be invited to facilitate a marketing strategy day for Wendy’s business. Together with a group of her peers, associates and clients we took further steps in the evolution of marketing strategy for WendyD Photography. After the session, Angela and Kim recorded this AudioBoo podcast:

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 Youth Literacy: A Discussion with The Book Broads [28:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (370)

Kim and I sat down in Starbucks this afternoon to talk about youth literacy. As usual, we cover a variety of topics related to this huge issue.

Some books that we talk about in this recording are:

- Halo, by Alexadra Adornetto
-  The Guardian, by C.J. Gosling (to be released in 2011)

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The Book Broads enthuse about the upcoming Bookcamp Vancouver conference on Friday, October 1, 2010.  All three of us look forward to the ideas, opinions and research presented throughout the day.   With three concurrent sessions and three Broads we’ll absorb as much as we can. Look for our tweets (hashtags #bcvan10 & #thebb) and Facebook updates live during the conference.

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Shifts in media can mean fewer opportunities for editors. Fewer traditionally-published books being created, newspapers publishing less and less content, and magazines are also changing. The question is – when the shift hits the fan… where are the new opportunities for street-smart Editors? The answer is technology.  On September 25, Kim, Peggy, Angela and special guest George Plumley will be doing a day long workshop on this for the Editors’ Association of Canada.  Hear our thoughts in this podcast as we prepare for this class.

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Kim says she’s not a writer. Peggy and Angela disagree.  In this podcast, we explore what makes a writer. We talk about having a story to tell, the process of writing and firmly agree that the length of a written work doesn’t matter. 

Tell us what you think Kim should write. Leave your thoughts in the comments and we’ll do a follow up podcast in future to let you know what happens.

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The Word On The Street, or WOTS as it’s also known, was the subject of our most recent podcast. We promised to share Kim & Angela’s tips for enjoying this fabulous literary festival as both are seasoned WOTS attendees. From comfy shoes to a sturdy book bag, the Broads share their advice so everyone will have a great time at this free family event.

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The Book Broads share their enthusiasm for The Word On The Street a free book and magazine festival – happening at Vancouver’s Library Square on Sunday, September 26, 2010. The will talk about promotion and marketing for writers – published or not – in the Peter Kaye Room at 1:45 pm.

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