I think a lot of people have this image of the standard artistic type person. Scatter-brained, whimsical, capricious. “Practical” and “orderly” are not words generally associated with creativity. So maybe that’s why when I’m talking to people who know I’m … Continue reading
The unicorn says, “Real magic can never be made by offering up someone else’s liver. You must tear out your own, and not expect to get it back.” Replace “magic” with “art”, and I think it’s equally true. (This book … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends and blog readers! Though up here in Canada we had our Thanksgiving last month, lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the things I’m thankful for. As I said to a friend the other … Continue reading
I’ve just gotten my first batch of The Way We Fall bookmarks printed up, and they’re looking very fine, if I do say so myself. That’s an excerpt from the book on the back. I’ll have bookmarks to give away … Continue reading
Okay, not a literal trip, but one I think you’ll enjoy very much all the same. My friend and critique partner Deva Fagan‘s new book, Circus Galacticus, is coming out next week. It’s about a girl gymnast who gets a … Continue reading
As some of you may remember from when I was first talking about the book deal for The Way We Fall, this “series” was originally intended to be only two books. I knew before I even started writing TWWF that … Continue reading
After having a great time last year, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m going to be a part of the Oshawa Public Library’s DarkLit Fest a second time! Saturday Dec 4, head over to the McLaughlin Branch Auditorium to hear … Continue reading
