Category Archives: Kids Only Detective Agency

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

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

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

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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