From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 12:53:09 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:53:09 -0400
Subject: WD - Copyright Bill could be detrimental to Canadian writers
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=h936wrFWwxkvXb1HN0xu1H41piHwpSd0KUqUd@mail.gmail.com>

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From: <BFG at simonteakettle.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Subject: Copyright Bill
To: patrick at writersdeadline.ca


If the Conservative's copyright bill C-32 passes, all school boards and
educational systems will be able to copy any Canadian writer's work for
free.

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/847343--copyright-bill-needs-changes

(From Bobbi Graham)


-- 
Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
patrick at writersdeadline.ca
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 12:55:10 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:55:10 -0400
Subject: WD - Bobbi offers insights into a "good anthology market"
Message-ID: <AANLkTim0M27bDEykOp1A-_umu0tG0Zpz4JRjExOQ8sQu@mail.gmail.com>

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From: <BFG at simonteakettle.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Subject: good anthology market
To: patrick at writersdeadline.ca


Dream Things, at http://dreamofthings.com, is seeking submissions on 15
different topics for upcoming anthologies. Topics include, saying goodbye,
stories about great teachers, awe-inspiring travel stories, humorous travel
stories, stories of forgiveness, great Internet dating stories and more.

When I went to their website to read submission guidelines, I was pleased to
see they purchase only one-time rights and pay royalties to contributors,
pro-rated by word count. Authors also receive five free copies upon
publication, and a 50% discount on additional copies. This is a much better
deal than many of the other anthologies out there (like the Chicken Soup
books).

Bobbi



-- 
Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
patrick at writersdeadline.ca
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
http://listserv.storm.ca/mailman/listinfo/writers_deadline
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 12:55:57 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:55:57 -0400
Subject: WD - Fwd: Not FTN - Saturday gathering
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From: Dorothyanne Brown <dorothyanneb at gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Subject: Not FTN
To: Patrick at writersdeadline.ca


Dang!
Can't make it Saturday- already have plans!
Have fun!
DA

--
Dorothyanne Brown
dorothyanneb at gmail.com



-- 
Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
patrick at writersdeadline.ca
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 13:00:13 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:00:13 -0400
Subject: WD - Baico/Kaleidoscope Short Story Contest 2010
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From: RADHIKA SEKAR <radhikasekar at rogers.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Subject: Please list on your events site
To: patrick at writersdeadline.ca


Further questions: Radhika Sekar 613 825 3109

Thanks

*Baico/ Kaleidoscope  Short Story Contest-2010*



The Baico/Kaleidoscope Short Story Competition is open to all Canadian
citizens and landed immigrants over the age of 18yrs. Short listed stories
will be published in an anthology, conditional to receiving at least ten
stories of publishable quality.

The winner will receive $200 and first place in anthology. Two runners up
will each get ?100 and writers of stories selected will receive 1
complimentary copy of anthology.
*Subject and word count*
The stories should reflect the multi-cultural flavour of Canadian society
and can be no longer than 3,500 words.
*Deadlines*
The competition deadline is December 21st 2010. A short list will be posted
on the Baico Publishing website: *www.baico.com* <http://www.baico.com/>  by
the end of March and the winner and runners up will be announced by April 1
st.2011.
*How to enter* Entrance fee is $10.

Submissions limited to 2/person.



*Please send your submission(s) *to Baico/Kaleidoscope Short Story
Contest, Baico
Publishing And Distribution, 103-294 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 6E6 **



All submissions must be in font size 12 and double spaced. If selected, we
will require an electronic copy of your story.

Include a self addressed envelope if you wish your story to be returned.




There are only two lasting bequests we can leave our children...one is
roots, the other wings.



-- 
Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
patrick at writersdeadline.ca
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 13:40:39 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:40:39 -0400
Subject: WD - Obit - Dick Maloney - Ottawa entertainer and songwriter
Message-ID: <4C6E85D7.17583.58B385@localhost>

"Ottawa singer, songwriter, and media personality Dick Maloney has 
died at the age of 77."
--

Most of us don't "come from Ottawa", but we now call it home.

In my early Ottawa years, just a few out of my teens, Dick Maloney 
was just starting in local T.V., hosting a Saturday dance show on 
CJOH.

He went on to become a popular entertainer and songwriter.
--

Dick Maloney Dies at the Age of 77
Josh Pringle with CFRA Staff
http://www.cfra.com/?cat=4&nid=75088
--

Ottawa radio legend Dick Maloney dead
By Joanne Laucius, The Ottawa Citizen
Read more: 
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Ottawa+radio+legend+
Dick+Maloney+dead/3422943/story.html
--

Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
http://listserv.storm.ca/mailman/listinfo/writers_deadline
Ottawa Writing Resources at:
http://www.writersdeadline.ca/
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 13:19:22 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:19:22 -0400
Subject: WD - Suggestions for Charlotte Whitton Book Launch
Message-ID: <AANLkTik0AQnAQjVQfpwDhKTh1=ckJKvLx3kvx5TQYpVb@mail.gmail.com>

On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 8:29 PM, Dave Mullington wrote:

> I'm looking for suggestions for a venue in the Ottawa area for the upcoming
> launch of my biography of Charlotte Whitton.
>



> Dave,
>

Wouldn't City Hall be a possible venue?  What about the old City Hall? Or
what about a church or establishment (club) that Charlotte belonged to? Or
what about a location in Charlotte's old ward?

The following phone number is where you can inquire about bookings at City
Hall:

613-560-2400, Ext: 22771
--

Hope this is not a spoiler... my favourite C.W. joke:

Charlotte is touring over Ottawa in a small plane when she asks the pilot
for change for a two dollar bill (two ones).

"What for?" he asks.

"I want to drop them out of the plane and make two people happy," she
replies.

"Why don't you drop yourself out and make everybody happy!"
---

( No disrespect to Charlotte. I came to Ottawa after she had left politics
and remember that she was the first female mayor in Canada. One of her
legacies, at least I understand it was attributed to her was that no
building in Ottawa would be taller than the Parliament Buildings.
When I arrived in Ottawa, circa mid-60s, you could see the PB from any
location in the city... would that it were that way today ;-(

-- 
Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
patrick at writersdeadline.ca
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
http://listserv.storm.ca/mailman/listinfo/writers_deadline
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 14:44:47 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:44:47 -0400
Subject: WD - OBIT - Stanley Realffe - Former owner of Stan's Diner
Message-ID: <4C6E94DF.16158.936B32@localhost>

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus...
No, Virginia... this is not directly related to "writing", but it would 
make a good story idea...
---

Again, for those of us who have been around Ottawa for a while...

Stanley Realffe first came to my attention long before he built 
"Stan's Diner, "...located in the heart of Ottawa's industrial park.
off Innes road, bewtween Highway 174 and St. Laurent Blvd."
http://stansdiner.com

In the early years he had a chip wagon, but I can't remember exactly 
where it was located? He worked really hard and eventually built the 
restaurant that bares his name.Can anyone add to this?
--

His Citizen obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/can-
ottawa/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=144799832
--

More information and a photo collage:
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-
memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Stanley-Realffe&lc=3199&mid=4351839
--


Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
http://listserv.storm.ca/mailman/listinfo/writers_deadline
Ottawa Writing Resources at:
http://www.writersdeadline.ca/
Please use: patrick at writersdeadline.ca for return comments
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 14:26:00 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:26:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: WD - Obit - Dick Maloney - Ottawa entertainer and songwriter
In-Reply-To: <4C6E85D7.17583.58B385@localhost>
Message-ID: <391575.71685.qm@web88302.mail.re4.yahoo.com>

I remember Dick Maloney well. I've always enjoyed dancing and remember his crooner songs and music. If my memory serves me well, at one point, he sang at the restaurant now called Lexus.

Alberte Villeneuve-Sinclair

--- On Fri, 8/20/10, WD-Listserv <writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca> wrote:

From: WD-Listserv <writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca>
Subject: WD - Obit - Dick Maloney - Ottawa entertainer and songwriter
To: "WD-Listserv" <writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca>
Date: Friday, August 20, 2010, 1:40 PM

"Ottawa singer, songwriter, and media personality Dick Maloney has 
died at the age of 77."
--

Most of us don't "come from Ottawa", but we now call it home.

In my early Ottawa years, just a few out of my teens, Dick Maloney 
was just starting in local T.V., hosting a Saturday dance show on 
CJOH.

He went on to become a popular entertainer and songwriter.
--

Dick Maloney Dies at the Age of 77
Josh Pringle with CFRA Staff
http://www.cfra.com/?cat=4&nid=75088
--

Ottawa radio legend Dick Maloney dead
By Joanne Laucius, The Ottawa Citizen
Read more: 
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Ottawa+radio+legend+
Dick+Maloney+dead/3422943/story.html
--

Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
http://listserv.storm.ca/mailman/listinfo/writers_deadline
Ottawa Writing Resources at:
http://www.writersdeadline.ca/
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 14:27:47 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:27:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: WD - venue for book launch
In-Reply-To: <393156.77880.qm@web88207.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <827577.96320.qm@web88305.mail.re4.yahoo.com>

I have had two book launches in the Centrum Building in Orl?ans and have always been satisfied.

Alberte Villeneuve-Sinclair

--- On Wed, 8/18/10, WD-Listserv <writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca> wrote:

From: WD-Listserv <writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca>
Subject: WD - venue for book launch
To: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 8:29 PM

I'm looking for suggestions for a venue in the Ottawa area for the upcoming 
launch of my biography of Charlotte Whitton. I'm seeking a location that will 
seat between 50 and 100, and hopefully with free, or at least available, 
parking. Rental cost naturally will be a factor. All suggestions will be 
appreciated.
Dave Mullington


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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 15:30:43 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:43 -0400
Subject: WD - Obit - Dick Maloney - Ottawa entertainer and  songwriter
In-Reply-To: <4C6E85D7.17583.58B385@localhost>
References: <4C6E85D7.17583.58B385@localhost>
Message-ID: <201008201931.o7KJVo26010852@mail.storm.ca>

Dick and I were old friends. We partnered on a couple of things back 
in the 70s, and stayed in touch. I visited him just a month ago at 
St. Vincent's, and I'm really glad I did.

Bobbi

At 8/20/2010, you wrote:
>"Ottawa singer, songwriter, and media personality Dick Maloney has
>died at the age of 77."
>--
>
>Most of us don't "come from Ottawa", but we now call it home.
>
>In my early Ottawa years, just a few out of my teens, Dick Maloney
>was just starting in local T.V., hosting a Saturday dance show on
>CJOH.
>
>He went on to become a popular entertainer and songwriter.
>--
>
>Dick Maloney Dies at the Age of 77
>Josh Pringle with CFRA Staff
>http://www.cfra.com/?cat=4&nid=75088
>--
>
>Ottawa radio legend Dick Maloney dead
>By Joanne Laucius, The Ottawa Citizen
>Read more:
>http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Ottawa+radio+legend+
>Dick+Maloney+dead/3422943/story.html
>--
>
>Best!
>
>-pwm
>aka Patrick Meikle
>"The Connector"
>Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
>http://listserv.storm.ca/mailman/listinfo/writers_deadline
>Ottawa Writing Resources at:
>http://www.writersdeadline.ca/
>Please use: patrick at writersdeadline.ca for return comments
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Fri Aug 20 15:36:21 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:36:21 -0400
Subject: WD - straight from the editor's mouth
References: <AANLkTi=chq_=vdaPEty3fw3vnuxisy27O=Ew4XZePCDe@mail.gmail.com>
	<201008181733.o7IHXfFi011484@mail.storm.ca>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP919BA1F19B74EA1BBB11E1AA9F0@phx.gbl>

Yes to all your suggestions. I'll try the stimulation thing and you can try, too. We have two weeks to make a difference. I was watching Oscar climb the bars of his cage and thought a couple of tree branches would not go amiss. Will look for a larger cage tomorrow. An uneven or multi-level floor would be good. We have to get him seeing, focusing. I will keep on playing him jazz. 

Good news about Elizabeth. I agree. Summer lasts until November. 

Thank-you for your ongoing support and encouragement with Oscar. I think he's doing great! 

I have an appointment with the Rideau Wildlife Centre on Tuesday and they're going to provide a new formula and do some tests on him. I gave them some of the Ringer's as they use quite a bit of it for raccoons. 

We'll conspire shortly. Cheerios, Shannon

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  To: WD-Listserv 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:31 PM
  Subject: Re: WD - straight from the editor's mouth


  Thanks Dorothyanne, for following up.

  But don't you think it's strange that they're soliciting manuscripts when their advice includes the unequivocal statement: When you feel your work is ready for publishing you need to get a Literary Agent.

  I'm also suspicious of Penguin's comment, we also offer specialist advice for aspiring Adult fiction and Children's fiction authors.

  I hate to be a spoilsport, but I wonder if Penguin is "branching out" into the pay-to-publish realm. Could it be that authors who contact them with worthy projects might receive a response indicating that their work is good enough to be published, but they need some "services" Penguin can offer - for a price, and that if they're willing to pay some of the costs (or guarantee a certain quantity of sales), Penguin can be their publisher?

  This is a common practice, unfortunately, and way to get authors to foot a good portion of the costs, reducing the risk to the publisher but saddling the author with mounting fees that might never be recouped.

  Check out the Publishing Options pages on my website before agreeing to any kind of contract with a publisher - no matter how reputable they seem to be. Go to: www.SimonTeakettle.com/options.htm 

  Bobbi

  At 8/16/2010, you wrote:

    I emailed the editor at Penguin and received the following link in reply, so yes, everyone, hustle and get your synopses in!
    11. How can I get my book published?

    People frequently ask us how to go about getting published. Our company policy is to not accept unsolicited manuscripts or synopses and we cannot enter into correspondence about unpublished work. However, for a limited three-month period from the beginning of August until the end of October 2010, we will be inviting submissions to be sent in electronically to the following address: submissions at uk.penguingroup.com.

    We ask that email submissions comprise a brief covering note and synopsis and not a full manuscripts. Please do not send attachments, please write out your cover note and synopsis in the body of the email. We remain unable to accept hard copy submissions and will not return or be responsible for the safety of any that we do receive, so please do not send any original or hard copy manuscripts to us. We will not contact you with feedback on your submission and will only enter into email correspondence with you if an editor within Penguin is keen to progress your idea.

    We can also offer the following advice on how to go about getting into print. A great place to start is your local library where you'll find a wealth of information on writers groups and plenty of books on writing and the publishing process.

    When you feel your work is ready for publishing you need to get a Literary Agent. Agents can objectively advise you on your work and will know the most suitable publisher to take it to, not to mention fighting for the best deal on your behalf. A comprehensive listing of UK literary agents can be found in the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook, published annually by A & C Black.

    Different markets demand a different approach, so we also offer specialist advice for aspiring Adult fiction and Children's fiction authors.

    There are a number of websites who offer great advice and writer's resources.

    Authorlink
    Writers resource and rights marketplace
    Website: http://www.authorlink.com

    Booktrust
    Provides listings, factsheets on publishing and getting published, plus book news
    Website: http://www.booktrust.org.uk

    Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
    Guidelines for and examples of rhetorical devices
    Website: http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm

    Mslexia
    The magazine for women who write. Advice and inspiration; news, reviews, interviews; competitions and grants
    Website: http://www.mslexia.co.uk

    Thesaurus.com
    Online thesaurus
    Website: http://www.thesaurus.com/

    The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
    Founded in 1994 The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Book is the only manuscript agency in the United Kingdom specialising solely in children's publishing.

    The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
    16 Smiths Yard
    London SW18 4HR
    Tel: 0797 9905353
    Email: info at writersadvice.co.uk
    Website: http://www.writersadvice.co.uk

    XRefer
    Reference search engine
    Website: http://www.xrefer.com

    We wish you the best of luck and hope you are successful in placing your work.

    -- 
    Dorothyanne Brown
    dorothyanneb at gmail.com

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