Tag: local
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retro 2022
It’s that quiet week after Christmas when the old year winds down and the new year (according to this calendar anyway) is just over the horizon. Hopefully, you all are staying warm and well in this waiting time. Since I’m feeling reflective, here’s my last blog post of 2022! 2022 was a journey of a […]
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november leaves
November has been a wild ride of a month! Between NaNoWriMo, events, and writing meet-ups, it’s been hard to keep up with everything. Here’s what I’ve been up to, plus a special holiday offer! For NaNoWriMo, I was experimenting with writing a fantasy novel for a change of pace. I’ve never been great at keeping […]
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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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autumn happenings
The leaves are changing, falling, scattering, drying, crunching underfoot. Putting on a pair of wristwarmers under my coat sleeves, mashing a toque on my head, and taking a walk to the library or the post office is peak autumn vibes for me. The autumn is shaping up to be good in terms of book things […]
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cover reveal and release date!
There’s excitement in the air this week as the buzz for Where Long Shadows Ends begins! If you haven’t see the cover designed by the multi-talented Christian Laforet, what are you waiting for? There’s so much that I love about it – from the long shadow-like trees stretching over the page, to the fire-orange young […]
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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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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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facing the future
Well, it’s been awhile! Most of my summer was spent at a cottage with poor internet. But I’m back in a city with a lot more connectivity, and some exciting updates! Please join me in marveling at this stunning portrait by the wonderful Al Hess! When I saw he had a commissions spot open, I […]
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far, far away anthology review
Hello everyone! I usually don’t post book reviews on my blog, but I’m making an exception for Mirror World Publishing’s new anthology Far, Far Away. In today’s post, I’ll be giving a quick review of each story including a content warning (cw), so you know what to expect if you pick up a copy of […]
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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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