by Laurie Ness Gordon | Sep 7, 2020 | Writing
Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of viewing Louise Penny discuss her writing and her new book, All the Devils are Here via Zoom with Eric Friesen – he in Kingston, Ontario; she in her flat in London, UK. Although fans are familiar with three Pines, the little...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Oct 28, 2018 | Writing
Last night my husband and I were supposed to be listening to Canada’s former Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien, talk about his new book, My Stories, My Times. The evening was hosted by Kingston Writersfest and John had bought advance tickets. When we arrived at the...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Oct 5, 2015 | Writing
A washing machine is a great invention, but last Saturday it almost proved to be my nemesis. Our Shout Sister Choir had a concert in Napanee that afternoon. Except for summer gigs, the dress code is black. Given the warm weather of later September, I chose a...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Aug 28, 2015 | The Medal, Writing
My new bookmark has had a lot of use. Thanks, Mireille Chiasson. The little turtle reminds me of the ones who plod up from the water to lay their eggs in our lawn each June. And the fact that it’s wood reminds me of my novel, The Medal. Seventeen-year-old Kilian...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Jan 9, 2015 | Writing
Canadian political assassination, a flamboyant Prime Minister, controversy and responsibility in government. Last night had them all. Gordon Henderson, Roy MacSkimming, and members of the SALON Acting Company presented a night of historical fiction at the Kingston...
