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awaiting feedback
Two things to report! One: the first draft of Book Three of The Patch Project series is complete! It’s a book now! I’ve sent it out to first readers and am (totally not anxiously) awaiting feedback. Although I’m curious to hear how people find the book, I also like this period of waiting. I get […]
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some moments of rest and joy
How’s 2022 so far? I keep writing “2021” when I’m dating things – that’s normal right? Time is even more wonky this year. In any case, hope you all had a gentle and lovely holiday. We were very lucky to spend a couple days with family, and to visit my favourite place in the world […]
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at the end of the year
Well here it is, the last blog post of the year! 2021 has been a ride, to say the least: I moved to a new province, got to spend a whole summer by the sea, submitted some short stories, and (finally) wrote the bulk of book three. In spite of the hard times, I’m thankful […]
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holiday offer
Announcing a special holiday offer! It’s my first winter on the east coast, and so I wanted to do a little something to thank the folks who buy my books from near and far away! The offer is this: order a copy of A Place That Used to Be from me, and receive a photo […]
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scenes and encounters
This past weekend, I had the joy of setting up a table at a local craft fair! It’s been so long since I’ve sat with my books and talked to people about them. Really thankful for the opportunity, and for the kind staff and volunteers who welcomed me! I’m pretty sure I was the only […]
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find the way through it
Wow, these past couple of weeks have felt long! Seriously, how is it still October. Part of this time warp was due to starting a job at a hardware store. It was a fascinating experience, but unfortunately, the hour-long commute to get there, including two buses and a long walk up a wasteland of a […]
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the story and where it wants to go
Some great news! I had a breakthrough with my case of writer’s block – I really was writing around something instead of trusting that the story would take me where it needed to go. I finally gave in and am making the third Patch Project book about Pinot. I was really struggling with finding my […]
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the “in” scene
Today, I’m thinking about chairs and if they exist. Also, I ordered a new notebook, hoping that it’ll be the inspiration I need getting into the third Patch Project book. I have yet to find the “in” scene that’ll unlock the story, help it flow a bit better. A lot of my writing so far […]
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ideas when they surfaced
After two weeks visiting family, I’m back in my office, listening to Cobra Poems, drinking coffee, and making plans. I didn’t get much writing done while I was away. I got back in the habit of carrying around a notebook and scribbling out ideas when they surfaced: waiting in the car, falling asleep, or early […]
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metaphorical cup of coffee
So, the floor desk I wrote about last time has been replaced by a more standard set up; being over 30, it turns out it’s uncomfortable to sit on the floor for more than twenty minutes at a time! I have a table and a swivel chair now, which is helping me get more on […]
brittni in ink
Brittni Brinn (she/her), author of The Patch Project series
brittni in ink 