Congratulations to Cynthia, Shazia, Lynn, and Nadja! Plus, looking for Japanese sensitivity reader

If you’ve had a story (or a book!) published, if you’ve won or placed in a writing contest, if you’ve gotten yourself an agent, or if you have any other news, send me an email so I can share your success. As writers, we’re all in this together, and your good news gives us all a boost. 

Also, be sure to let know if you're looking for a writers' group or beta readers; a notice in Quick Brown Fox, will help you find them. 

Email me at: brianhenry@sympatico.ca

 

Hi, Brian.

I really hope 2022 has been kind to you so far!

I know times are challenging for all of us and I hope my short essay, published by the CBC will resonate with you and perhaps help bring a different perspective. 

Feel free to share! 

If you are on twitter, feel free to tag me! I just joined yesterday @nhalilbegovich

Wishing you health, joy & resilience,

Nadja Halibegovich

Read Nadja’s essay: “I survived a war as a child, but life doesn’t owe me anything” here.

For information about submitting a First Person piece or an Opinion piece to the CBC, see here.

 

Hi, Brian!!

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to share that I got a literary agent!!! I'm happy to report it's at a wonderful agency that represents several cozy authors, Blue Ridge Literary Agency. My agent's name is Carol Woien and she is fabulous!

You are a great teacher and I can't thank you enough for everything I learned in your classes.

Cheers,

Lynn McPherson
www.lynnmcpherson.net

If you’d like to meet an agent, come to an online “How to Get Published” workshop. Details here.

Shazia also has a picture book coming out with Orca.
More details here.

Hi, Brian.

I have some good news. The picture book Flash the Firefly that I had first drafted in your creating writing courses, has been accepted by Literary Agent Sandy Fuller at Alps Arts Co in Colorado.

Now, I wait for a publisher to accept it for publishing.

Thank you for all your wonderful workshops and courses.

Shazia Afzal

 

Hi, Brian.

I just wanted to let you know that I have a short story out on CommuterLit! You can find the link to “Live or Die” here. 

Again, a little dark and gritty … LOL. And of course each time I get published I have to thank you, as you’ve helped me so much this past two years with your classes and seminars. I keep pushing through the rejections with your encouragement. Hopefully someday I will have that novel published too!

All the best

Cynthia Stacey

For information about submitting to CommuterLit, see here. 

And read another one of Cynthia’s stories, “Live or Die,” here.

Writer to Writer

Hi, Brian.

I've recently finished my novel, THE FOURTH ELEMENT, a story in which one of the main characters is a Japanese man who has survived the atomic bombings and relocated to Oregon.

In the spirit of cultural respect, I'm now looking for a sensitivity reader who'd be willing to read my manuscript and offer input. It goes without saying that I am happy to beta read in return.

Anyone who is interested can contact me at shaunaclinning@gmail.com

Thanks for your time and help,

Shauna

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