My favorite writing homepages:

These are home pages of my editing clients whose works have been published, or are editing/writing related that provide information about writing and publishing. More will be added all the time, as they come available.

Lois Robertson Riley's first self help book "Lessons for Ashley" has just been released July 2010. This book is a set of lessons and a journal usable by all teenagers. Its gentle set of standards, values and encouragement will help anyone navigate life. Contact Lois at www.strategiesfornavigatinglife.ca.

Lloyd Gordon's first crime thriller "The Dirty Money Trap" has just been released May 2010. This novel, based in the BC Lower Mainland, blends gangs in Vancouver's underworld and white collar crime with the author's wit! Contact Lloyd at www.thedirtymoneytrap.com.

Alex Sangha's first book "Imagine: Ideas that Challenge the Status Quo" has just been released May 2010. It flirts with controversial, social world issues and values and hopes to stir intellectual conversation. Contact Alex at www.alexsangha.wordpress.com.

Barbara Heim's first children's book "The Hudson Beavers and the New Neighbourhood" has been released December 2009. This adorable story blends itself beautifully with Canadian history and the ecology. It is the first of a new children's educational series and the second book will follow in 2010. Contact Barbara at http://www.hudsonbeavers.com.

Laurie Bergen's first book "The Land of The Butterflies" was released October 2009. This science fiction fantasy is the first in the series "Tales of Prophecy." Book Two is in the works. Contact Laurie via her website http://www.sciencefictionfantasybooks.ca/Book.html.

Chaplain Steve Bradley's second book "Christ's Healing Touch For Addictions" released June 2009. This book is a powerful reflection of Steve's personal journey which includes teaching topics for addicts. Contact Steve at steve.bradley@shaw.ca or visit his website www.youthatriskprogram.com.

Fran Hurcomb's first youth book "Going Places", released October 2008, is about the challenges of girls' hockey in the Northwest Territories. Contact Fran at eastarm@ssimicro.com.

Christine Richmond and Anna's second children's book, "Caught in the Bog" released June 2008. A young girl's misadventure while riding in a bog. Another successful pairing of their talent. View this book at their site www.christinesillustratedchildrensbooks.com.

Patrick Cash's first book "How to Organize Successful Charity Golf Tournaments" released October 2007. This is a 'must have' guide for anyone responsible for planning and running a charity golf tournament. Even if you are not organizing your tournament for charity, there is invaluable information for all tournament organizers. View Pat's book at www.golforcharity.com

Christine Richmond's first children's book "Lost In The Supermarket" released June 2007. A delightful story about a lost little boy in the supermarket. The book was beautifully illustrated by Christine's daughter Anna, when she was 11 years old. View their book at www.christinesillustratedchildrensbooks.com. Watch for their second book in the spring of 2008.

Karen Keller's first novel! and our first joint project. "It's Bedtime, Joshua" released May 2005. An endearing children's book. Have a look at www.karenkellermd.com

Jogi Dhillon's first book "Message To America" released 2005, is a selection of well-thought, individual messages to Americans from around the world.

Mary and Austin Hennessey, their first book, released October 2004, "The Best Possible Wedding Gift" a wonderful, sensitive, non-fiction, self-help-councelling book on marriage and relationships. A 'must read' for all connections, new and old, personal and business!

Patrick Lavin is a client for whom I have edited two published books on Ireland and a non-fiction on Arizona.Titles are "Celtic Ireland West of the River Shannon" released 2003, "The Celtic World - An Illustrated History" released 1999, and "Arizona - An Illustrated History" released 2001. Having moved from White Rock, BC to Tucson, Arizona, Pat enjoys hearing from his old pals and colleagues. View all Pat's published books at www.patricklavin.com.

Visit First Choice Books On Demand Publishing, an alternative to the traditional publishing experience. After 3 years of this expanded service (20 years in book binding), Shy is pleased to offer hard cover, as well as soft cover, options. Authors wishing cost effective, timely, book publication, while maintaining creative control, have a valued publishing assistant to help make crutial decisions. I have editted many manuscripts for clients who have chosen to self publish with them, and all have found it to be a very efficient and satisfying process. Email is shy@firstchoicebooks.ca .

Visit the Federation of BC Writers web site, a tool for any writer.