The Boy and The Tree

This is not a story about politics or friends. This is a story about how we conceive forms of justice. And how a silent…

Worldbuilding for Retro Magic Realism: Part 1 — The Real World

To Short or Not to Short

Where do short stories fit in the continuum of contemporary literature? Who consumes short stories and where do…

Choosing Which Book to Read Next

As an author, I’m fascinated by why and how a person chooses their next read. I’m always looking for…

The story behind the story: Writing Secrets from Myself

A Creative Tour of Vancouver, BC

Any creative in the 604 will tell you we have a love/hate relationship with the region. It’s an arts…

Worldbuilding for Retro Magic Realism: Part 2 — Windows to Other Places

5 Reasons to Outline Your Next Book

“If you do enough planning before you start to write, there’s no way you can have writer’s block…

NaNoWriMo 2017 Report & Reflections

This year’s novel writing month is over and I’ve learned a lot. Some of the lessons were more…