Writing

NaNoWriMo 2017 Report & Reflections

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

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…

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…

Self-re-publishing an Out-of-print Title

An author’s first novel is often compared to a first baby. I have mixed feelings about…

Funneling Sadness & Anger into Fiction

“Take your broken heart, make it into art.” — Carrie Fisher

To Short or Not to Short

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

My Results for NaNoWriMo 2016

Final Report: Did I finish a novel? No, I did not.

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…