Sylvia McNicoll

Canadian Author for Young People
The Grand Battle of the Books- Burlington Public Library
Back on the job as official timer, I practised starting, stopping and clearing in preparation for the uber exciting final battles between Elizabeth Seaton, St Patrick, Charles R. Beaudoin and Burlington Central. Look at the spirit! Wish my photo of the all-in green…
Lucky Dog-Canada Council Funds Project Afterall
My dog Mortie leaping at birds was my metaphor for how writers feel when they apply for grants. You have to keep jumping with your eye on the ultimate prize: earning a living writing. The Canada Council had sent me a letter letting me know my project “Death on…
Battle of the Books–Official timer
Because so many children in Burlington are under the witness protection plan, I can’t include a photo of them. Teams from nineteen schools met at Burlington Public Library to battle over book knowledge. They needed a timer. I’m their “local…
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crush.candy.corpse-The Launch at A Different Drummer
It’s been four years since my last book came out in Canada. I have had six released in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Germany but it felt like there was no reflection in my mirror anymore. With the publication of my thirtieth book, crush.candy. corpse (Lorimer)…
Eye on the Prize–Canada Council Grant
Before last Friday a lot of writers were watching the inbox on their computers or even their regular snailmail box for a notice about the status of their Canada Council Grants. I couldn’t get a picture of anyone of them looking this hopeful. But Mortie trains…
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