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reading at the library
I’m a huge fan of libraries. Libraries are essential public spaces where people can meet in a safe community and pursue their interests through library programs, reading groups, or just by browsing the shelves. So it was really cool to be part of a reading event at the Tecumseh Library a couple of weekends ago. […]
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creative breaks
Ah! I haven’t written anything in like two weeks! To be fair, I was working on a play – “Yellow Vines,” a comedy by Linda Collard (who’s also a children’s author)! Here’s a photo of the absolutely stellar cast: We had so much fun putting on the show! Like any creative/ collaborative project, it involved […]
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print copies and reading aloud
Hey everybody! Lots has happened since the last time I posted. First, the Kindle version of The Patch Project came out! The Green Bean Cafe hosted a reading, which was a lot of fun! I read a few sections of the book and got to hang out and drink coffee with all the amazing people who attended. […]
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excited about writing again!
Hey, I was just working on a novel and remembered why I like writing dream scenes! There were quite a few in The Patch Project, mostly from May’s perspective. So I thought, why not write one in the sequel! I’ve been working on part two of the sequel since April 1st. I thought if I […]
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The Patch Project, it’s happening
Five years ago, I wrote a novel. For a long time, it sat in my inbox, followed by a rejection email from an acquisitions editor who had shown interest in the early chapters. I had only shown the manuscript to one other person while I was writing it. Otherwise, I kept it close, told people […]
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christmas trickster
Every year, I read through A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. (Many people I know do as well – it’s a time-honoured reading tradition). And every time I read it, something different stands out. I was struck this year by how much time Scrooge and the ghost of Christmas present spend travelling the world and visiting […]
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looking back
It’s that time of year: When our calendar reaches the last page, when we finally find time to spend with friends and family, when we eat far too much knowing that the time to turn over a new leaf is at hand. We know what it’s going to feel like, because we’ve been here before. […]
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48 hr film
Every year, WIFF hosts a challenge: you can sign up a team to write, film, edit and submit a 1-5 minute film in 48 hours. I participated last year, so was very excited when our friend got a team together for the 2017 iteration. We went to the kick-off event. We met around our dining […]
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post-show
I took some time off from writing. A play I wrote was onstage almost a month ago, and I thought a break would do me well. It’s draining and wonderful and humbling to be a part of any theatre production, and this one was no exception. The play is called Runaway, and was about a […]
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Restful Reading
I took yesterday off. No writing, no editing. No mental scolding to vacuum or apply for jobs. Just a chill day. So, I ended up reading, of course! It’s been awhile since I’ve really sat down with a book. And it showed – I finished half a book I started in March, and devoured another. The […]
brittni in ink
Brittni Brinn (she/her), author of The Patch Project series
brittni in ink 