"I have signed up! I am inspired because my latest novel, Dark Water was my NaNoWriMo novel last year! This time, I'm writing the sequel. HOpe I can do it again!
I'm Chynna_L, in case anyone wants to be NaNo friends."
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Chynna Laird replied to the discussion 'NANOWRIMO Check-in Thread' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
Chynna Laird posted a blog post
Book Review For Sonia's Song
I have read many books about the Holocaust, and Sonia's Song has to be one of the most touching and inspirational of those.Sonia told this story beautifully, very much what I imagine it must be like having her sit with you telling her history over tea. She gave such an open and honest account of what it was really like to…See More
Chynna Laird posted a blog post
We're having a writing contest on my blog! =)
Hello everyone! I can't believe that this is my very first SHEWRITES blog post!I wanted to let everyone know that I'm hosting a writing contest for my oldest daughter, Jaimie on my blog, 'The Gift'. Jaimie has a posting day each week called, "The 'Sensational' World According To Jaimie", where she talks about what it's really like being a kid living/coping with SPD. She's my hero, I tell ya!Anyway, she had a brilliant idea to have a…See More
Mollie Pearce McKibbon liked Chynna Laird's discussion There's a HUGE blog hop going on!
Chynna Laird commented on the group 'Writers for Young Adults'
"YAY! I'm so excited for the release! =D"
Chynna Laird replied to the discussion 'SheWriMo: She Writes November Writing Challenge, NOVEMBER 1ST'
"I am going to edit two chapters of my own upcoming novella, read 40 pages in an edit job I have then write 1300 words for my NaNoWriMo project...I hope. LOL!"
Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for Chynna Laird
">The problem is that they're going on at 11 a.m. my time and that's when I'm rushing around picking kids up from Preschool and Kindy.
We've talked about adding a second chat time, but have never gotten it organized."
Susan Bearman left a comment for Chynna Laird
"Are you on the NaNo site? You can find me at Susan@2KoP.
Susan Bearman
Two Kinds of People"
Chynna Laird commented on the blog post 'Tell Us: Why Do You Write?'
"Here's what I wrote on Twitter: I write because my heart WANTS me to and my soul NEEDS me to. #whyiwrite
(I'm @lilywolf on Twitter. =) )"
Chynna Laird added a discussion to the group Writers in Canada
There's a HUGE blog hop going on!
Hi there! It can be hard for us Canadians to get our work out there but through promo ideas like mass blog hops we CAN! I joined in on a HUGE author blog hop to help promote my books and it not only helps get the word out about the books but also my blog. Here's the link: http://www.the-gift-blog.com/2011/10/chynna-is-participating-in-huge-blog.html. All participating authors are listed at the end of my…See More
Chynna Laird added a discussion to the group Mother Writer!
Interested in winning some GREAT book prizes?
Hi everyone! I'm participating in a HUGE author blog hop and thought I'd invite you all to join. There's a bunch of authors joining in and some fantastic prizes...all you have to do is comment to win! Here's the link to my post and the links to the other authors' posts are at the bottom: http://www.the-gift-blog.com/2011/10/chynna-is-participating-in-huge-blog.htmlHave fun!ChynnaSee More
Chynna Laird commented on the blog post 'Share Your Facebook Fanpage with Fellow SheWriters'
"OH! And this is the page for my memoir, 'White Elephants': https://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Elephants/163298077063159 (My publisher created it to link to the page she has for the book on their Website. Generally, all my…"
Chynna Laird commented on the blog post 'Share Your Facebook Fanpage with Fellow SheWriters'
"What an awesome idea! Here's my Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chynna-Laird-Author/203311629699211
Thank you!"
Chynna Laird replied to the discussion 'A Couple of Posts for Moms of 'Differently-Abled' Children' in the group Mother Writer!
"That's wonderful, Debra Ann! Are you talking about the SPD Blogger Network or the SPD Foundation blog? Either way, let me know and I'll be sure to help you promo it. It'll be awesome to see thoughts from a 'sensational'…"
Chynna Laird replied to the discussion 'A Couple of Posts for Moms of 'Differently-Abled' Children' in the group Mother Writer!
"It's one of my strongest passions, Debra Ann. You are obviously a wonderful grandma trying to understand your grandson's hurdles. I'll have to follow your blog too.
The more we learn from each other, the less 'alone' we…"
Chynna Laird added a discussion to the group Mother Writer!
A Couple of Posts for Moms of 'Differently-Abled' Children
Hi everyone! I've been a member forEVER but don't get a chance to come on here much. I do get all the discussions and read them all. I notice there are many of us who share our blog posts and thought I'd share a couple from my own blog, The Gift.My daughter, Jaimie, posts weekly on my blog to give a kid's perspective of living and coping with SPD. This is Jaimie's post about her thoughts on my visit to read to her class: …See More
Profile Information
- Who I am:
- Chynna is a psychology major, freelance writer and multi award-winning author living in Edmonton, Alberta with her partner, Steve, and their three daughters [Jaimie (eight), Jordhan (six), and baby Sophie (three)] and baby boy, Xander (four). Her passion is helping children and families living with Sensory Processing Disorder and other special needs.
You’ll find her work in many online and in-print parenting, inspirational, Christian and writing publications in Canada, United States, Australia, and Britain. In addition, she’s authored an award-winning children’s book (I’m Not Weird, I Have SPD), two memoirs (the multi award-winning, Not Just Spirited: A Mom’s Sensational Journey With SPD and White Elephants), a Young Adult novel (Blackbird Flies) and an adult Suspense/Thriller (The Gift to be released late 2011).
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- http://www.lilywolfwords.ca
http://the-gift-blog.com
http://seethewhiteelephants.com
http://twitter.com/lilywolf
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- * I'm Not Weird, I Have SPD (Children's book)
* Not Just Spirited: Living With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) (Memoir)
* White Elephants (Memoir)
* Blackbird Flies (YA Novel)
* Cup Of Comfort For Special Needs Parents
* Cup Of Comfort For Fathers
* Chicken Soup For The Soul: Children With Special Needs
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Associated Content
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts, Screenwriting
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Books and films on my blog.
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Ghostwriting
Editing
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Premium Green (WOW-womenonwriting), Chapters.ca, Writer's Digest Writing Community,
- My professional associations:
- Writer's Guild of Alberta
Professional Writers Association of Canada
Candian Author's Association
Christian Writers Guild
CNW
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Annette Fix
Chynna Laird's Blog
Book Review For Sonia's Song
Posted on September 27, 2012 at 2:25pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have read many books about the Holocaust, and Sonia's Song has to be one of the most touching and inspirational of those.
Sonia told this story beautifully, very much what I imagine it must be like having her sit with you telling her history over tea. She gave such an open and honest account of what…
Continue We're having a writing contest on my blog! =)
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:49am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello everyone! I can't believe that this is my very first SHEWRITES blog post!
I wanted to let everyone know that I'm hosting a writing contest for my oldest daughter, Jaimie on my blog, 'The Gift'. Jaimie has a posting day each week called, "The 'Sensational' World According To Jaimie", where she talks about what it's really like being a kid living/coping with SPD. She's my hero, I tell ya!
Anyway,…
ContinueComment Wall (6 comments)
- At 8:59am on October 29, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… >The problem is that they're going on at 11 a.m. my time and that's when I'm rushing around picking kids up from Preschool and Kindy.
We've talked about adding a second chat time, but have never gotten it organized.
- At 3:03pm on October 28, 2011,
Susan Bearman said…
- At 7:55pm on October 9, 2011,
dianejwright said… And hey! You're our 100th member!
djw
- At 7:55pm on October 9, 2011, dianejwright said…
- Chynna, welcome to Writers in Canada. We're happy to have you with us! Do drop in to our Introductions thread and share a bit about yourself and your work. Care to share with the group where you're from and/or where you are now? What brings you to us? Links to your work and other well-meant self-promotion efforts are always encouraged as are inviting writerly friends.
/djw
Host: Screenwriters and Story Editors & Writers in Canada
Co-Founder & Publisher: Seedpod Publishing
- At 9:32am on October 9, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Glad to have you in the novelist group, Chynna! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. And we do a live chat every Wednesday at 1EST; instructions on how to participate are in the "Our Water Cooler Wednesdays" box near the top of the group page. Hope you can join us for that.
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 11:27pm on August 28, 2009,
E Victoria Flynn said… - Hello Chynna,
Welcome to Mother Writer! and She Writes. Feel free to introduce yourself and don't hesitate to ask if you have a question. We look forward to hearing from you.
--Victoria
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Marcy S Hatch replied to the discussion 'Artists Who Journal' in the group Artists Who Write"I draw in the margins, or on my 3 X 5 cards. If I'm going to focus on drawing, I prefer watercolor, colored pencils, or markers, depending on the design. And I like the softer colored pencils better than the hard.
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Kate Powell added a discussion to the group Artists Who Write
Artists Who Journal
Do you draw in your journals? When you are traveling or all the time? How does drawing/making art add to your writing experience? Do you like watercolor or markers or pencil or?I thought this might be a fun place for us to share how we journal,…See More
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