Well, it looks like the official announcement has been made: I'm going to be writer-in-residence at the Regina Public Library this September 1 through the end of next May. The Regina LeaderPost has the story here . I'm very excited about it. It's a paid position, $35,000 over the nine months, and 70 percent of my time remains my own for my own writing projects, with 30 percent going to writer-in-residence projects. Those will include meeting with anyone who wants to talk about writing with me one day a week at the library's main branch (looks like that day will be Wednesday), conducting school readings, and holding at least one free workshop at the library. The Regina Public Library was the first public library in Canada to offer a writer-in-residence program, back in 1978 I'll be the 24th writer to hold the position.  You can read more about the program here . My precursors in this position are an awfully talented bunch. Hope I can live up to their standards! If you're in the area and interested in writing, I hope you'll make an appointment to come chat with me sometime during my term. I'll do my best to be helpful! Beginning September 8, Jordan will provide aspiring writers of all genres with an opportunity to receive guidance and advice from an established Canadian author by consulting with individuals who would like assistance with personal writing projects. His term runs for nine months and will end in June 2010. Terry