Author Archives for Ali

Welcome to 2016!

January 4, 2016 | BY

Here is how I know I have become old: last year just flew by! Seriously, I barely even remember 2015, and now it’s over, and we’re here...

Almost Time for Christmas

December 21, 2015 | BY

I spent this weekend crafting some gifts, shopping for others, and indulging in just the right amount of eggnog with brandy! Whether you celebrate or not, I...

Flannery

December 14, 2015 | BY

So this week I was sorting out all my samples (out with winter, in with spring!), and I found a small jar of glitter. You have to...

Finally home!

November 30, 2015 | BY

I got home late last night, and oh my god you guys, MY BED IS THE GREATEST! Now to organize myself so I can start selling all the...

Food, Glorious Food!

November 23, 2015 | BY

I arrived at Pearson airport late last night, and I’m all set for week two of sales conference. But more importantly: Toronto restaurants!! So far I’ll be...

November 16, 2015 | BY

So two things are happening this week: our sales conference is starting, and I’m moving. This is horrible timing, but that’s life, I guess, right? So for...

Is it Spring Already?

November 9, 2015 | BY

It definitely doesn’t feel like it, here in Vancouver: And yet, starting this weekend we’re hearing about all our publishers’ spring titles! -Ali

#WeNeedDiverseBooks

October 26, 2015 | BY

I’ve been invited to do some book talks at a few libraries next month. They asked me to present current, and forthcoming titles, and gave me a time limit...

VIWF 2015

October 19, 2015 | BY

Tomorrow is the beginning of the 2015 Vancouver International Writer’s Festival, and I can’t wait! The festival always attracts a great variety of local and international authors, with events...

Gobble Gobble

October 12, 2015 | BY

Last year I gave you some fun facts about Canadian Thanksgiving, so this year, inspired by an awesome book from Roaring Brook, here are a few fun facts about...

Vacation!

September 21, 2015 | BY

  Hello from the beautiful Okanagan! I’m hanging out with my sister this week, in her gorgeous new house on the lake. It’s not all sunshine and...