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Tag Archives: contemporary culture
Another Virtual Travel Story: Indonesia “Trudeaumania”
Here is another true tale from the collection, Missing The Bus. The book is divided into five sections, each of which explores a different type of connection with other countries that adventurous and perceptive travellers often make. While this story … Continue reading
Posted in Bangkok, Bangkok;, Banglok, biography, books, contemporary culture, family literature, food, food literature, recipes, Thailand, travel books
Tagged biography, contemporary culture, food literature, human behaviour, humour, Pierre Trudeau Trudeau, recipes, Thailand, travel literature, Trudeaumania
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New Novel Coming Soon
Borealis Press of Ottawa will soon be releasing a dramatic, new novel by T.A. Keenleyside, entitled All The Way. The book follows the ups and downs in the lives of eight friends over a sixty-year period. It is set mainly … Continue reading
Posted in adult fiction, books, contemporary culture, Georgian Bay, humour, Maine coast, Muskoka, Toronto
Tagged contemporary culture, Georgian Bay, human behaviour, Maine coast, Muskoka, Toronto
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Weird Writer’s Weekly Witticism #22
First, the answer to last week’s question: Question: Why do authors cross the road whenever they see a vegetable stand? Answer: They’re always looking for a new market! Now, this week’s question: What happened when the car hit the author crossing the … Continue reading
The Weird Writer’s Weekly Witticism # 13
Here is last week’s answer. Question: What did the author whisper as he sauntered slowly across the road? Answer: “iPad!” Now, this week’s question: Why did the author bare his teeth as he crossed the road? Please open the comment box to … Continue reading
The Weird Writer’s Weekly Weak Witticism #7
Here, first, is the answer to last week’s question: Question: Why did the struggling author cross the road in the middle of traffic? Answer: To put a BOLD FACE on a bad situation. Now this week’s question: Why did the author cross … Continue reading
The Weird Writer’s Weekly Weak Witticism #6
But first, here is the answer to last week’s question: Question: What voice led the author to cross the road? Answer: The page! Now this week’s question: Why did the struggling author cross the road in the middle of traffic? Please open … Continue reading
The Weird Writer’s Weekly Weak Witticism #5
But first the answer to last week’s question: Question: Why did the author cross the road to the cemetery? Winning Answer: He was looking for a plot. Book-worthy submissions: He is a member of the Dead Poets Society. … Continue reading
The Weird Writer’s Weekly Weak Witticism #4
First the answer to last week’s question: Question: Why do authors cross the road at a different location? Answer: Writers’ block! Now this week’s question: Why did the author cross the road to the cemetery? Submit your answer in the … Continue reading
Why Do Authors Cross The Road At A Different Location?
First, here’s last week’s question and winning answer: Question: Why did the author cross the road again? Best answer: To start another chapter. So now this week’s question: Why Do Authors Cross the Road At a Different Location? Submit your … Continue reading
Posted in adult fiction, biography, books, contemporary culture, family, family literature, food, food literature, humour, recipes, travel books
Tagged biography, contemporary culture, crossing the road jokes, dinner conversation, food literature, human behaviour, humour, jokes, recipes, travel literature
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So Why, In Fact, Did the Author Cross the Road?
Answer: To write a book about the experience! Now, it is your turn. Submit your answer to the question below in the comment box at the end of this post. If it is chosen as the best for the week, … Continue reading
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