Marty Chan
@martychan
Author, playwright, and servant to my cats. Check out my website for my books: martychan.com.
Woohoo! Just received the Pinnacle Award for my virtual sessions. I'm adding new tech tricks to this year's writing workshops for schools. Give me a shout if you're curious what the fuss is about. #schoolvisits
For fans of middle-grade mysteries, I'm adding one more to the mix. This Thursday, I'm launching Izzy Wong's Drama Disaster. Join the virtual launch for fun and prizes. Here's the link to register: cilc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Woohoo! In a little over a week, I'll be launching my latest Izzy Wong book. If you want to be a part of the fun, register now for the virtual launch on June 4. #middlegradefiction cilc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
For writers and those interesting in the craft of storytelling, the early bird deadline for the Writers' Guild of Alberta conference is Friday, April 17. Register now and save a few bucks. I'll be doing a panel about the business of being a writer.
Ready to step up your school visit game? Authors and illustrators, the CCBC is offering webinars to help you level up. Here's what's coming up.
Have webcam, will travel virtually to schools around the world. I'm booking virtual author visits and writing workshops for the new school year. Interested in what I can do? Please give me a shout. #virtualvisit #schoolvisit #edusky
Talked to the organizer of Forever-Canadian, the petition campaign to put a referendum question to keep Alberta as a part of Canada. Here's a FAQ if you're inclined to sign the petition. #yeg
For Sunday morning folks, my book Dragon on the Loose is up for the Silver Birch Express award. I'm discounting my virtual visits for any classes registered for the Forest of Reading program. The offer stands until the award ceremonies in May.
Still time to register for @YouthWrite's writing camps next week. I'm teaching the online ones with illustrators Cowboy Dan and Catherine Dubois.
Spring break is coming up fast in Edmonton. @YouthWrite is offering some great workshops (both online and in-person). If you have creative kids, register now. I'm teaching the online ones along with Catherine Dubois and Cowboy Dan!
Woohoo! Two of my books were mentioned in the CCBC's fall issue of best books for kids and teens. If you're looking for a gift for the reader in your family, check out Dragon on the Loose or Cosplay Crime.
"Hoomin, u better sleep with 1 eye open, because I hatz Christmus sweaters."
The rare moment when Minnie chooses to sit on my lap instead of my shoulder.
Cat-faced robot served us our dinner at Tropika Restaurant. Hilarious to see it get confused and start spinning around trying to decide which table to go to next. #yeg
So many cool things you can do in an online school visit. I can't wait to see what @kevinarts.bsky.social @debbieohi.com will show off during our virtual showcase. The Nov. 13 session is for educators and librarians. Sign up for your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
It's Tuesday! Time for another #PromptMyStory to motivate students to write. In honour of my cat's birthday, here is today's story starter: The votes had been counted and the people had chosen their next leader: Minnie the mighty cat. #edusky
We have 80 schools registered for my virtual launch of Izzy Wong's Nose for News. Still some room in the Zoom for your middle-grade class to join the fun. There will be prize giveaways and some cool surprises. #edusky #schoolvisit cilc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Please join me in celebrating two birthdays: 1. My book birthday for Izzy Wong's Nose for News, which comes out today. 2. My cat's birthday. Hugo is another year older and cuter.
Hearing that my book is going into a second printing is like ordering an ice cream cone and getting a second scoop for free! Check out Dragon on the Loose for your kids.
When you're an author, it's easy to convince yourself that you're stuck in a hole and no one can see or hear you. But every now and then, it's nice to see someone shine a light on you.
Remember Rodney Dangerfield's classic line, "I don't get no respect"? Does that apply to certain genre authors? The Writers' Guild of Alberta hosts an online panel to explore the issue of bias in the publishing industry. It's free. Register through the writersguild.ca.
If you're a fan of middle-grade fiction, @scholastic.bsky.social's Today I Am features 10 stories by Canadian authors (including me!) Get a Chapters/Indigo discount if you order before July 7.