Really Stupid Writing Mistakes: How to Avoid Them

by Sherrill Wark

An irreverent look at the mistakes we all make when we’re writing, and how we can avoid them. Sherrill Wark shows you how to keep your Muse happy and productive, gives you hints on how to say no to distractions, and explains how you can dig deep into your soul for characterization. More than 100 pages of valuable hints for fiction writers, and others.

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Mostly of Love & the Perils Thereof: The Sequel

by Sherrill C. Wark

Available as CHAPBOOK or CD.

More of the sometimes funny but always angsty poetry of Sherrill C. Wark. In this The Sequel to the 1980 mostly of love and the perils thereof, Ms Wark repeats some of her earlier poems and adds a few ruth-ridden new ones. 50 p. Crowe Creations, 2007. Chapbook, $9.95 + S&H; CD $3.95 + S&H. Available at Amazon.com.

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The Creation of the Black Russian Terrier

Vol. 1: "KGBeast" to Russian Pearl

by Donald B. Anderson

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Everything you always wanted to know about the history of the making of the Black Russian Terrier and maybe some things you didn’t want to know about the history of this Russian Military breed. Over 400 pages include an extensive Glossary and Health Section. This series will be of interest not only to Blackie breeders and exhibitors, but also to the general dog-owning public. Watch for it at Amazon.com .

Forces in the Air: An Autobiography of a Canadian Forces Brat

by Gaye Louise Trumley Parisotto

“There’s no life like it,” and Ms Trumley-Parisotto will attest to that. In the days before the recognition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, life could be miserable for a family in the Forces. Ms Trumley tells of a post-WWII childhood with constant moving, ostracization by classmates, a strict father who drank to excess to cope with his own inner demons, and a subsequently low self-esteem in herself. This could be a dark story, but Ms Trumley-Parisotto tells it with humour and hope, cathartic for both writer and reader. 108 pages, ISBN: 978-0-9811737-8-8, published by Crowe Creations. $11.95 + S&H. Available from the author at gayetrumley@crowecreations.ca or at Amazon.com.

A Girl Dog's Breakfast

by Christina Crowe

A collection of dark short stories and short light poems written as catharses. Christina's abusive ex has not been treated kindly. She claims you'll never spot him, so suggests you not bother trying. "Although," she adds with a sly grin. "Any character with blue eyes is suspect." Available at amazon.com

Ken Davidson: A True Gentleman of Music

by Evelyn Ann Davidson Crete

Ken Davidson was a well-known musician in the Maritimes and Ottawa and the Valley. A renowned Canadian guitar instrumentalist, Ken’s music encompassed country, folk, pop, rock ’n’ roll, jazz, Dixieland, and classical. He performed with legendary Ottawa bands and musicians including The CFRA Happy Wanderers, The Family Brown, Champ Champagne, and his own Skyline Orchestra. Ken Davidson: A True Gentleman of Music, a biography by eldest daughter Evelyn Ann Davidson Crete, Crowe Creations, ISBN 978-1-927058-00-8, 332 p., $24.95 + S&H, is available from ecrete@sympatico.ca.

The Creation of the Black Russian Terrier

Vol. 2: Moscow: Karabashka Group

by Donald B. Anderson

NOW AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM!

This 2nd volume in the series (10 planned) delves into the very beginnings of the creation of the Black Russian Terrier to focus on the Caucasian Ovcharka, the favourite breed of the Russian Gulags, and how a specific Caucasian Ovcharka, Karabashka, became the foundation female in the breed's development. Now available at Amazon.com .

Laughs and scares abound in nine 10-minute shorts by Christina Crowe, author of A Girl Dog’s Breakfast, scary stories and rude poems.

The Unkindest Cut: Short Creepy Movie Scripts

by Christina Crowe

“Theresa Meets God and Neither of Them Is Impressed”
“Mom Was Right about Your Gym Clothes”
“The Shrink”: Two 15-year-old girls will do anything to get into the “Forbidden” concert in style.
“Those Cohen Kids Again”: 10-year-old Ben Cohen's experiment with his sea monkeys works way too well.
“The Broken X Farm”: A hobby farm's bullying husband learns too late that even the pigs disapprove of the way he treats his wife.
“Cameron Screws Up”: A stalker meets his perfect match.
“Lenny’s Pawn Shop”: A couple of muggers fence their ill-gotten gains at the wrong place.
“Phil Lamerde Discovers Karma”: Much to his surprise—and ultimate regret—a compulsive liar’s bullshit comes true.
“That’s Just Peachie”: To a husband’s dismay and his wife’s delight, her horse comes back from the dead.Double-click to edit text, or drag to move. Available at Amazon.com

The Creation of the Black Russian Terrier

Vol. 3: Moscow: Teffi Group

by Donald B. Anderson

SOON AVAILABLE AT AMAZON.COM!

This 3nd volume in the series shows the surprising involvement of the Airedale Terrier in the early days.

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