Exploring an oceanfront park in Pubnico, NS. The bird is carved by an Acadian artist. The boat in the distance is loaded down with rockweed. #novascotia #fall

"Something else I love, and this book has it in spades, is great turns of phrase and description. The writing is fantastic. McCluskey is one of those writers that’s a hidden gem in Canlit...I’m happy to say I’ve joined that fan club!" The Gift Child review, Anne Logan #fiction

Looking forward to this. Thanks to Acadia for showcasing authors. #Fiction #Acadia #Wolfville

I had an amazing visit to Acadia U where I read from The Gift Child and Rafael Has Pretty Eyes. I was the first author in this year’s Authors at Acadia program hosted by the Department of English and Theatre. Big thanks to Michelle Damour. #Acadia #CanLit #fiction

Read Marcie McCauley's review of Elaine McCluskey's The Gift Child (pub. Goose Lane Editions) in Issue 28! ...Straight off, readers see how McCluskey develops characters: simple language and complex ideas... thetemzreview.com/mccauley-mcclu…

Wow, what a night across Canada for the geomagnetic storm. I hope everyone was in awe as much as I was. Over Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. #northernlights #capebreton

My writing desk for The Gift Child A peaceful place surrounded by all the things that give me joy. Pics of my kids. Grandkids. Boxing folk art by my father. #writing #CanLit #Peace

.Truro News Truro area writers! Free memoir workshop Sunday, November 17 at 1 pm NovelTea Bookstore coffee shop. All welcome. No experience necessary! DM me for more details cc: Truro News

Thrilled to attend the Kayla Hounsell book launch of Second Degree. It is a fascinating story almost ten years in the making. #TrueCrime

▩▩HOBTOWN II: THE CURSED HERMIT▩▩ is out ▩▩NOW▩▩ it is in COLOUR it features frightening scenes like THIS

So excited for Cozy Fest this year! Catch Elaine McCluskey reading from The Gift Child on December 11 🥰 youtu.be/DulGJq6xrNI?fe…

Cool ice formation on Lake Banook in Dartmouth this morning. The cracks almost look like Christmas decorations. #walk #winter

Writer Elaine McCluskey introduces us to the cozy fishing village of Pollock Passage, NS - and its host of villagers - from her novel THE GIFT CHILD (Goose Lane Editions) for #alucozyfest. alllitup.ca/cozy-fest-elai…

Pretty happy to see The Gift Child on this best books of 2024 list by Kerry Clare. She is the best. #novel kerryreads.substack.com/p/2024-books-o…

This is what jealousy looks like.. 😅

"Glory Bound" in beautiful Little River, NS. Wishing you love, peace, and happiness in 2025. #HappyNewYear #2025

Meet Raymond Downey: Olympian, Hall of Famer, and Shipbuilder. Raymond is a two-time Olympian and bronze medalist at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul and was recently inducted into the Canadian Boxing Hall of Fame. He's now building ships for Canada. Read more: bit.ly/4gLmXBt.

Time for Don Sweeney to move on—just like the players he shipped out today. If we’re cleaning house, let’s start at the top. 🚪✌️ #Bruins #FireSweeney #NHL Boston Bruins