Tag: local
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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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time is such a weird thing
Thanks so much to everyone who came by to say hi at the Halifax Forum Flea Market yesterday! Had some great chats at my vendor table – it felt great to be out in the community with my books! I’m hoping to join more markets and events as we get into the summer, so stay…
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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…
brittni in ink 