Tag: fantasy
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summer experiment
From attending book events to some new ideas in the works, it’s been a busy couple of weeks! I attended the Celebration of Emerging Writers event, which featured winners of the Nova Scotia Writes prize and mentors and mentees from the Alastair MacLeod program. A highlight was hearing my fellow writing workshopper Nadia Aumeerally read…
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Cover reveal, SFF reads, and writing updates
I finished reading an advance reader copy of Stargun Messenger by Darby Harn! It’s a thought-provoking high-speed space adventure in the vein of Samuel R. Delany and Bladerunner. I’ll be posting a more in-depth review closer to the May release date, but suffice it to say it was definitely worth the read! Speaking of Stargun…
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a lot going on
Almost a week into NaNoWriMo and I’m already behind in my word count! But that’s okay-I got a lot going on this month! Coming up on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, I’ll have a vendor table at the North Woodside Community Centre for their annual Kris Kringle Craft Show! I…
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anthology launch
This Thursday, June 17th, Mirror World Publishing is launching Far, Far, Away, a sci-fi/fantasy anthology including seven stories of escape and adventure! And one of those stories is one that I wrote! Mirror World Publishing is hosting the all-day launch on Facebook, including a Live event at 5 pm EST. I’m excited to hear more…
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back to it
Hello from the East Coast! Since my last post, my husband and I have relocated to a cottage near the ocean. Our two week quarantine was full of around the house projects and getting used to starting a fire in the woodstove every morning! It’s been a good time, and a wonderful break after the…
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far far away
Mirror World Publishing has announced the winners of their Far, Far Away Anthology contest – and my story “Field Notes from the Unknown Planet” made the list! I’m so thankful and honoured to have a story featured in a sci-fi/fantasy publication! I also want to express gratitude to the judges who read all of the…
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Sequel Update #6
Hi everyone! There are many ways to support Black Lives Matter and the anti-racism protests currently happening worldwide. If you haven’t already, consider how you can support with the resources and energy you have available. Racism is alive and well in Canada, and it’s up to all of us to actively speak out against discrimination,…
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the second thursday, featuring Justine Alley Dowsett and Mirror’s Deceit
For the next installment of the Windsor author blog tour, let me introduce you to Justine Alley Dowsett and her newest co-authored fantasy novel, Mirror’s Deceit! Meet the Author Justine Alley Dowsett is the author of nine novels and counting, and one of the founders of Mirror World Publishing. Her books, which she often co-writes…
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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…
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weird creatures
If you’re ever stuck for animals to include in your fantasy novel, watch some nature documentaries. There are some truly weird creatures in our world. Seriously, who would’ve thought of a cave-dwelling glow worm that makes hanging silken threads to catch prey and then lights up its tail to attract them? Or how about the hilariously elaborate…
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