Thank You List

Like every writer, I have a long list of people and organizations to thank for their support and encouragement.
Over the last few years, my list has exploded.

Contests

Kids' Choice Kidlit Writing Contest
2024 - The kids voted and DEAR CLASSROOM 1B was chosen as a top 10 finalist. Thank you to Kailei Pew and the kid judges! 
 
WriteMentor
2021 - Novel in Development Award - My current WIP, A TREE GROWS HERE, was chosen as a Readers' Favourite .

Pitch Wars
2020 - Darlene Campos selected my manuscript, OLIVER JOLT IS NOT A YOUTUBE STAR for the 2020-21 Pitch Wars contest.
2017 - Kate Foster gave me what I call a silver medal in the  Pitch Wars contest, selecting my manuscript BRIAN ON DECK as an unofficial project.

Nightmare on Query Street
2017 - Selected as a mentee for the Nightmare on Query Street contest, I worked with the wonderful Sarah Janian.

Associations / Conferences

The Writers Union of Canada
2022 - I was awarded a four month Mentorship Microgrant with the fabulous Sylvia McNicoll,
working on a chapter book about a girls' soccer team.
Thank you, TWUC!

Canadian Artists Network (CAN)
2017 - I was awarded a three month mentorship with the wonderful Jennifer Maruno. Thank you Jennifer and CAN for this fabulous opportunity.
SCBWI Canada East
2014-2018 SCBWI conferences in Ottawa and Montreal

SCBWI Summer Spectacular
2020 SCBWI online conference.

CANSCAIP
2016-2024 -  Packaging Your Imagination conference.

TSNOTYAW Virtual Retreat
2022 - January

Writing Support
To my writing partners, critique groups, sensitivity readers and other supporters, thank you for your patience, encouragement and honesty.