October 6 is the official publication date of Izzy in the Doghouse and Izzy’s introduction to the world. Izzy’s a kooky kid. I hope you enjoy her! A huge thanks to the hilarious Kelly Collier!

I’m so please to be taking part in the Winnipeg International Writers Festival! On Sunday, 27 September I’ll be teaching a virtual workshop on Writing Juvenile Fiction. Click here for details!

It’s always a thrill when the actual book arrives! This one got here a little late, but that only made for a sweeter reception. Read more about It Happened on Sweet Street here.

It’s July 7, the Bookday of It Happened on Sweet Street, the official publication date! Here’s a spread for the party I might have had if parties had been allowed. Notice the rival desserts are all present: cake, cookies and pie? Enjoy!

Apple-blackberry under an ineffective lattice. There are much more spectacular pies to be found on Sweet Street! Check it out!

I’m so happy to see the finished cover art for Pierre & Paul: Dragons! Thank you so much to the wonderful Alice Carter! See more of Alice’s work here.

Blackberry Buttermilk Upside Down Cake. Great with a book!

I’m so pleased that The Mostly True Story of Pudding Tat, Adventuring Cat has been nominated for a Chocolate Lily Award! This readers’ choice award celebrates the creative work of children’s authors and illustrators living in British Columbia. See the full list of nominees in all categories.

Chocolate hazelnut biscotti. Good with a book!

I set out to bake this rhubarb cake with the leftover rhubarb in my garden, only to discover I didn’t have enough fruit. So I checked the freezer for leftover strawberries. Only one in the bag! Threw in the remaining handful of frozen blueberries too. Now there were only a few peach slices in the bag. Why not? Voilà! This is a rhubarb strawberry blueberry peach cake! If you like dessert, check out It Happened on Sweet Street!