Category Archives: Kids Only Detective Agency

The Case of the Missing Toys, and conundrums in writing for children

Posted on August 25, 2018 by

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to write a new children’s story, maybe even a series.  I’ve had an idea for a new story line in mind for some time; it includes at least two children who are recent immigrants … Continue reading →

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Problem resolution – there’s a good outcome out there waiting for you

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Today is one of those days a runner doesn’t like.  Tomorrow I’m registered for a local half-marathon, meant to serve as my last long run before our multi-generational family participation in the Ottawa Half Marathon in 2 weeks’ time.  What … Continue reading →

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Child entrepreneurs, female role models, and a grandpa

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Having given myself a deadline of next week to complete the illustrations for the new story I’m writing for my grandchildren, I’ve been busy the past few days drawing, erasing, drawing, erasing, and – finally – colouring.  (Eventually I’ll Photoshop them to … Continue reading →

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