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I am thrilled to announce that Break On Through has been optioned for film by Defiant Entertainment.
From their web site: “Defiant Entertainment is a Toronto based entertainment company that produces award-winning film and television programs. Most recently the company completed season II of the highly acclaimed television series ‘da Kink in [...]
Continue Reading →I set up a new Facebook Fan Page for my books this weekend, and already, over 100 “fans” have signed up, not including myself.
To Celebrate, I’m throwing this super-easy contest. 4 lucky “fans” will win a copy of Break On Through.
STEP 1) Go to the fan page
STEP 2) Add yourself [...]
Continue Reading →A Break On Through sticker, stuck to the “no parking”sign at the end of my street. But I haven’t given any out recently, or in my neighborhood. I swear it wasn’t me who stuck it there!
Continue Reading →Here’s Shad‘s new video for The Old Prince Lives at Home. It’s pretty funny if you remember The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Shad also has a couple of songs on Nadine’s MixTape.
Continue Reading →“From its original plot, centred on the world of breakdancing, to its determined, complex heroine, Break on Through is an engaging slice-of-life read for teens interested in something beyond the usual boys-and-gossip plotlines… It’s hugely refreshing to read such a thoroughly urban Canadian novel – the hip-hop-flavoured story plays well against the backdrop of big-city [...]
Continue Reading →I’m excited to report that SJ the WordBurglar has released a video for one of my favourite songs: The Route! It’s pretty fun; I’m loving the strawberry milk and how he keeps waking up in the printing plant.
I had a paper route when I was thirteen. It definitely felt a lot like that [...]
Continue Reading →There was a recommendation for Break On Through in the Summer Reading feature of Montreal’s Hour magazine last week, and I almost missed it! I did an interview with these guys in March, but they didn’t use it for a long time, so I almost forgot I was supposed to be looking for it! [...]
Continue Reading →CM Magazine, which is published by the Manitoba Library association, posted a review of Break On Through this morning.
This one is interesting because although the reviewer gave the book a “Highly Recommended” rating, she doesn’t like its protagonist!
“Nadine is never entirely likeable and retains an edge which can be cutting and [...]
Continue Reading →Hello! I hope your May is unfolding fabulously. I’ve got a couple of new media clippings to share with you:
First up, a lovely piece by Erin McLeod in this week’s Montreal Mirror. At the end of our interview, she had me name 2 classic YA books and 3 contemporary ones on the spot. The [...]
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