Sunday, April 12, 2026

Writing Lessons (poem) by Leanne Dyck

This poem is titled 'Writing Lessons.' I'm not extremely happy with the title. I'd rather

 something like, 'This is what I learnt about writing. It's what works for me. It's what I want

 to remember. It may work for you too. Or it may not.' 'Writing Lessons' is just shorter. 


Abby demonstrating the correct method for drinking from a pond.
photo by ldyck

Writing Lessons


In order to grow
As a writer,
You need to be courageous
Enough to try something new

You need to be brave
Enough to risk 
the possibility of failure.

You have to realize that not everything
That flows from your pen
Will be gold—
And still have fun.

Have fun writing.
It makes everything easier.


written in February 2026.

On Mayne Island


photo by ldyck


Items of interest for writers and readers...


Poet Tea reviewed...
What I learned at this year's Poet Tea...
I was made aware that I have much to learn about poetry. I enjoy writing poetry, but I know it isn't my natural medium. 
I got a sense that poetry was for people who have gifts I don't possess. Because of the way my brain works, spoken words are like air, something hard to grasp. The more complicated the concept, the harder it is for me to gain understanding. 
I felt like those around me were members of a secret club. And me...? It wasn't simply that I wasn't a member. It was as if I hadn't even been aware that the club existed. I didn't know the language they spoke or the poets they knew. I felt like I was an outcast—like I didn't belong there. And yet when I shared my own poetry, I felt the support of everyone in the room. This helped me calm down and gain courage. 
With this support, I realized that even if I didn't grasp the concept, I could appreciate the beauty of the language. And as for those poets whose names I didn't know, perhaps I'll come across more of their work in the future. In this way, the event motivated me to reach, stretch, and grow. And for that I am grateful. 

photo by ldyck
A bouquet of spring flowers from a thoughtful friend.



 
will air on a variety of CBC venues 

from April 13 to 16

This week!

The long wait is finally over.



One Book One Brant Community reads event


Whistle! by Linwood Barclay


(Canadian author)


(horror)


April 12


2 pm ET


Cainsville Community Centre


Cainsville, ON


Details



Book Signing

The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn
(Canadian autor)
(literary fiction)

April 13
7 pm PT
Deep Cove Yacht Club
Vancouver, BC
Details

Author Talk

Ship of Dreams by Donna Jones Alward
(Canadian author)
(historical fiction)
April 14
7 pm AT

Woodlawn Public Library
Dartmouth, NS
Details


Triple Book Launch Event

Presented by Munro's Books
Spying on America by Bill Gaston
(travel memoir)
(Canadian author)


A Snake and a Feather Bed by Angie Ellis
(historical fiction)
(Canadian author)


Give Us This Day by Terence Young

(short story collection)
(Canadian author)
April 14
7 pm
Details


Book Signing

Presented by Munro's Books

Book of Heroes stories by Daniel Janke
(short story collection)
(Canadian author)
April 15 
1pm PT
Details


Book Signing



(nonfiction)

(Canadian author)

April 18

1 pm MT


Calgary, AB


Book Signing


by Garth Mullins

(Canadian author )

(nonfiction)

April 18

3:30 pm PT


Literary Festival

GritLit Festival

Hamilton Ontario's festival celebrating Canadian authors
Featuring authors Sarah Mughal Rana, Vinh Nguyen, Carrianne Leung
April 15 - 19
Hamilton, ON
Tickets


Book Launch

Presented by Goose Lane Editions
(travel memoir)
(Canadian author)
April 16
6:30pm


Book Launch

Wonder Land Road by Carrianne Leung
(Dystopian Fiction)
(Canadian author)

It's Ok Studios
Toronto, ON
April 20
6:30 PM ET



Literary Festival

Imagination Writers' Festival
April 21 - 26
Morrin Centre
Quebec City, Qc

April 23, 2026


Literary Festival

Literary Festival

Frye Festival
April 24 - May 3 
Moncton, New Brunswick


Author Talk


Canadian Independent Bookstore Day


Book Launch


Presented by Munro's Books

(historical nonfiction)

(Canadian author)

April 29

7 pm

Book Signing

Presented by Munro's Books
Winning Pitch by Murray Mollard
(non-fiction)
(Canadian author)

May 2
1 pm
Details



Book Launch

Bolen Books presents


Book Launch

Bolen Books presents

(historical mystery)
(Canadian autor)

May 8

7pm






Abby sleeping

photo by bdyck


I'm heavily involved in a writing project. 

And something had to stop.

For now that's articles—at least for now. 

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