Soulworm, my first published novel (originally released by Royal Fireworks Press in 1997), is now available in a brand-new, lightly revised edition from Shadowpaw Press Reprise. You can purchase it at one of these links …
The Kickstarter campaign for Shapers of Worlds Volume IV for the fourth annual anthology featuring some of the top writers of science fiction and fantasy working today, all of whom were guests on my Aurora …
Yesterday, the shortlist for this year’s Saskatchewan Book Awards was announced, and I’m pleased to say that my young adult science fiction novel Star Song, previously shortlisted for the Aurora Award for Best Young Adult Novel, is a …
Regina Lyric Musical Theatre, which I’ve involved with since 1989, recently marked its 45th anniversary with a gala celebration and concert that I was part of. This video was produced in conjunction with that by …
My Aurora- and Saskatchewan Book Award-nominated young adult science fiction novel Star Song is now available in audiobook format, narrated by Amy Cau Nugent. You can find it on Audible, Amazon (here are the Canadian …
Enjoy this conversation between Julie Czerneda and me about our latest novels from DAW Books–mine The Tangled Stars and hers To Each This World. This was supposed to be video from start to finish but …
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Swallows and Amazons forever!
OK, this post is strictly for those for whom the juxtaposition of the words “Swallows” and “Amazons” makes sense, as opposed to seeming as random as, say, “Hummingbirds” and “Cossacks.”
But those for whom those words in combination conjure up pleasant memories of classic children’s books involving resourceful kids in sailing boats will appreciate the accompanying drawing, which my daughter dashed off and presented me with this week. Take it as proof that a whole new generation–or at least one small representative of it–has been captivated anew by Arthur Ransome’s remarkable achievement.
Permanent link to this article: https://edwardwillett.com/2009/04/swallows-and-amazons-forever/
OK, this post is strictly for those for whom the juxtaposition of the words “Swallows” and “Amazons” makes sense, as opposed to seeming as random as, say, “Hummingbirds” and “Cossacks.”
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