A Bit About Me... A Bit About Me... A Bit About Me... A Bit About Me...

I am a writer of romantic comedies. I am currently seeking agent representation and would love to see my novels published. You can find more about me in the 'Who is Jean' section.

Welcome to Canada, eh? Welcome to Canada, eh?

As I am a Canadian writer, I will be using Canadian spelling on this site, so you may see the odd extra 'u' in words like 'favourite' and 'neighbourhood' or an 's' where you may be used to seeing a 'z'. Fear not! I do know how to spell. (Mostly.)

The Latest News... The Latest News... The Latest News...

Some of my latest professional development activities (last 10 months or so):

* Entered and ranked in RWA contest
* Online chat moderator for Agent Query Connect
* Beta tested an e-workbook on query writing
* Attended Alberta Writers Guild Workshop (I am member in good standing)
* Critiquing with my critique partners
* Active member of Agent Query Connect
* Read The first Five Pages, How to Write a Great Query Letter, Creating Unforgettable Characters, and How to Write a Damn Good Novel
* Received an agent critique the first 50 pages of my manuscript as part of a charity auction
* Revamped my website and blog
* Beta testing HarperCollins new athonomy site
* Lots of agent blog reading and learning and absorbing and thinking and...
* Took an online summer class on creating tough heroines
* Took an online class on saving your manuscript
* Thomas Nelson book reviewer
* Writing a new story as part of NaNoWriMo (National novel writing month)
* And then of course there is the regular process of edit, edit, edit, write, write, write, read, read, read...

Enjoy!
Jean

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