Barbori was happy to be a contestant in the Miss Calgary 2017 pageant on Sunday, May 14! She had fun meeting and getting to know the other contestants and participating in the pageant. Thank you to Patti Falconer of Patti Falconer Agencies and Connie Harvey for hosting the pageant and thank you to all of the judges for their time as well as to Delmar […]
Autograph Session at CYWC on April 22!
Seeing the enthusiasm of young writers who want to learn all they can about the world of writing is always so inspiring! On Saturday, April 22, I had the opportunity of presenting my session, ‘Words and Games’, to young writers in grades 4 to 8. It was fabulous to see their enthusiasm about all things writing and a pleasure to sign their notebooks after! I […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
BG Mountain Studio would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season with family and friends! Best wishes for a beautiful and happy New Year 2017!
Photos from BG Mountain Studio Events
It has been a little while since our last post. Here are two photos BG Mountain Studio would like to share with you:
Q & A with Author Lisa Young!
Today’s fantastic Author Q & A is with Lisa Young! BG Mountain Studio was thrilled to connect with Lisa on this Q & A and we are so excited for Lisa to share with us what challenges she has overcome along the path of being an author and her encouragement for current authors and authors-to-be! BG Mountain Studio (BGMS): What was your biggest challenge during […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
BG Mountain Studio would like to wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Season’s Greetings to everyone! May your Christmas and holiday be a time of relaxation and reflection and wishing everyone all of their dreams and wishes come true in the New Year 2015!
Take Care of Yourself!
It can be easy to be on the go all the time but it is important to remember to take care of yourself. Eating lots of fresh and organic fruits and veggies; getting in exercise such as going for a run, playing a vigorous tennis game, or going to a hot yoga class; and letting stress go by reading, taking a bath, or watching a […]
‘Words and Pictures’ Movie Synopsis
This is the first movie synopsis that I have posted on my blog! I am excited to choose a movie that includes writing and art which is what BG Mountain Studio is all about: writing and music (which is art!). If you would like to recommend a movie that I should review or post a synopsis of, please let me know. ‘Words and Pictures’ is […]
Visit These Locally-Owned Calgary Bookstores!
When you are looking for a new book to read or give as a gift, visit one of these locally-owned bookstores in Calgary: – Owl’s Nest Bookstore ( www.owlsnestbooks.com) – Shelf Life Books ( www.shelflifebooks.ca) – Monkeyshines ( www.monkeyshinesbooks.com) – Pages Bookstore ( www.pageskensington.com) – Aquila Books ( www.aquilabooks.com) – Bell’s Bookstore & Cafe ( Bell’s Bookstore on Facebook) – Cabin Fever Books ( www.cabinfeverbooks.ca) […]
Practice, Practice, Practice Makes Progress and Perfection!
If you want to excel at a new skill, whether it be writing, playing a musical instrument, or anything else, you have to put in the time to practice that skill. Without practice, you will not achieve proficiency, much less perfection. How should you go about making the time to practice even if you have a busy schedule? Start Small. Begin with ten minutes of […]