Fran L. PorterTag

May 01, 2019

"Perspective is Everything!" Fran L. Porter on Crafting Characters, Writing Effective Dialogue & More

Fran L. Porter's second book and first novel, The Wrong Brother (Crossfield Publishing), tells the story of Marigold Iona Anderson, who comes under the charismatic sway of neurologist Dr. Damien Sparks. ...

An ad for Crabtree Publishing's Healthy Habits book series, for ages 4-6. The ad reads, "This series introduces children to healthy habits that help keep us fit and feeling well." Titles include, Brush Your Teeth, Wash Your Hands, Sleep Well, Get Your Exercise, Eat Healthy Food, and Tips for Taking Tests.

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An ad for Crabtree Publishing's Healthy Habits book series, for ages 4-6. The ad reads, "This series introduces children to healthy habits that help keep us fit and feeling well." Titles include, Brush Your Teeth, Wash Your Hands, Sleep Well, Get Your Exercise, Eat Healthy Food, and Tips for Taking Tests.

Ad from ECW Press features the cover for Far Creek Road by Lesley Krueger. Cover features a blue-green watercolour image of a suburban home. Ad also features a quote from Sheila Murray, author of Finding Edward: "This is a masterful depiction of an atmosphere tense with fear and fuelled by grown-up transgressions."

Ad from ECW Press features The Book of Grief and Hamburgers by Stuart Ross, winner of the Trillium Award. Ad includes the text, " A moving act of resistance against self-annihilation and a desperate attempt to embrace all that was good in those most dear to Stuart Ross."