Deborah Cooke: Author

Category: Writing Life

  • Once Upon A Time…

    It’s a holiday today, so I get to be nostalgic! Last Friday, we were talking about changes in publishing, in what kind of information and feedback are readily available to aspiring authors. That reminded me of an enormous change that occurred in the mid-nineties. It’s hard to believe, but once upon a time, we didn’t…

  • Fear Not!

    I’ve decided to reskin the blog this month. I have lots of ideas and need to play a bit to see what works, but don’t be surprised if you stop by and it looks different. Every château needs a reno once in a while!

  • We Have The Technology

    No, this isn’t about that old television show, The Six Million Dollar Man. It’s about writing – or, more accurately, about what writers know about publishing. I was talking this week about the differences between the early 1990’s when I was trying to sell my first book and now, and the differences in the challenges…

  • CBC News Online

    CBC now has an article on their website about me. (Thanks Nat!) And HERE’s the link.

  • CBC Radio One

    Yesterday, I went down to Toronto to tape two segments for CBC Radio One, both focussed on the Toronto Public Library Writer-in-Residence program. Today is the first day that TPL is accepting unpublished manuscripts, potentially for my review, and both spots aired this morning. One was on Metro Morning with Andy Barrie, which only airs…