The new project I’m playing with is demanding something I’ve never really dealt with before: large-scale world-building. (Every new book I write includes at least one element I’ve never tackled before, because otherwise I get bored. This can make life … Continue reading
As part of her Dystopian August series, I answered some interview questions from author and blogger Lenore Appelhans. They are now posted! If you’d like to find out why I think readers enjoy dark stories, and what my favorite less-known … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I’ll be doing a series of writing workshops for kids this November. If you know a 10-12 year old who’d be interested (or are one!), registration is now open! Full information including the … Continue reading
Probably one of the most exciting parts of the creative process is the very beginning. Finding a shiny new idea that’s calling to you. Dreaming up all the places you could go with it, the ways you could write it. … Continue reading
Hello blog readers! Can you recommend to me your favorite books/movies/TV shows involving time travel? Particularly time travelers who travel purposely through means under their control: as in Doctor Who and Diana Wynne Jones’ A Tale of Time City, for … Continue reading
A heads up for those who inquired earlier: I’m doing another set of kids writing workshops this fall. The series of four classes will take place at the North York Central Library in Toronto, every Saturday from November 5th to … Continue reading
I have a whole bunch of The Way We Fall goodness to share with you today! First, the cover. This has already been floating around the web, but that jpg isn’t the best quality. So here it is in its … Continue reading
At long last, I have written up my trip report for my trip to Japan! Lots of info for those considering going or just curious, and lots of pictures for those who just want to look at the pretty. 😀 … Continue reading
I have been writing and revising furiously for a while now, and today I turned in the sequel to The Way We Fall to my editor. Woohoo! It has a working title, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet, so I … Continue reading
The group routines are usually the part of So You Think You Can Dance I’m least interested in–I seem to connect much better with the duets and solos–but I’ve been catching up on the Canadian version and love love love … Continue reading
