Broken Keys Publishing's Blog, page 29
May 26, 2017
Prose in the Park, June 10th
Definitely a date to mark on your calendars!June10th,Prose in the ParkFeaturing some of Ottawa's best literary talents!Don't miss it!I'll be there!Tent 4
May 24, 2017
Daytime Ottawa TV Interview!
Check it out!I was invited back onto Rogers TV Daytime Ottawa for a 3rd time!I'll be talking about the upcoming2017 Interary Event, Prose in the Park on June 10thand my next novel,The Refuse Chronicles!
May 9, 2017
4th Tent in the Park!!
Prose in the ParkParkdale ParkJune 10th, 201711am - 6pmFree AdmissionTent 4 Join me at Ottawa's favourite open-air literary festival on Saturday, June 10th, 2017.We're being promised great weather to boot! 25º Celcius and sunny skies! This year promises to top the previous two!
What a modern take on Lovecraftian-horror? Pick up your signed print editions ofThe Symbiot-Series!
That's the place to be!Tent # 4Still interested in picking up copies but can't make this event?These local bookstorescarry copies as well!Local? It isn't beyond reason for front door delivery as well!Email meand we can explore this option too!
Tent 4 - Prose in the Park
Prose in the ParkParkdale ParkJune 10th, 201711am - 6pmFree AdmissionTent 4Join me at Ottawa's favourite open-air literary festival on Saturday, June 10th, 2017.We're being promised great weather to boot! 25º Celcius and sunny skies! This year promises to top the previous two!What a modern take on Lovecraftian-horror? Pick up your signed print editions ofThe Symbiot-Series!That's the place to be!Tent # 4Still interested in picking up copies but can't make this event?These local bookstorescarry copies as well!Local? It isn't beyond reason for front door delivery as well!Email meand we can explore this option too!
May 6, 2017
Byward Market 2017
Our very own Byward Market supports local authors!
Who knows who'll show up and make an appearance?!
The Authors' Market runs from May, throughout the summer until September.
I'll be there in 2017!Look for me at The Byward Market's Book Fair (alongside a number of other Ottawan authors) in May 2017.
I will be at The Byward Market's Authors' Market throughout the summer! Stay posted for further updates when I can firm up dates!2017 promises to be awesome!
Coming soon!
Media Interviews
I'll be returning to 1310 News'The Carol Anne Meehan ShowandDaytime Ottawain May!
(Dates and times TBA)Tune in to Daytime Ottawa on Tuesday, May 23rd at 1 pm!Interested in more?Check out these previous radio and TV interviews:RadioIn all likilhood, the longest and most indepth interview, CKCI host 'tic' is in conversation with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (July 13, 2016)
CKCU's Literary Landscape host Kate Hunt discusses literary elements and thoughts with local horror author and poet Michel Weatherall. (July 21, 2016)
What to know what makes the creative mind of a horror author work?Carol Anne Meehan talks with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (June 17, 2016)
New years usher in new ideas! Local Lovecraftian-horror author Michel Weatherall is focusing on smaller more intimate events and venues in the National Capital region!Livia Belcea, host of CHUO 89.1 FM's APT 613 LIVE speaks with Michel about these exciting upcoming events! (Feb. 7, 2017)
CKCU host of Tuesday Special blend briefly speaks with local author Michel Weatherall about the Byward Market's The Authors' Market! (July 26, 2016)
Television!Daytime Ottawa host Dylan Black speaks with local author Michel Weatherall. (July 19, 2016)
Rogers Channel 22 host Derek Fage and co-host Danielle Allard speak with local horror author Michel Weatherall. This is Michel's first interview! (Nov. 2015)
April 30, 2017
Do Androids Imagine Electronically?
Traditional Writing vs Android-writing
Recently I switched from how I normally write - quite literally with pen (after pen, after pen!) jotting down my thoughts, writings, and ideas in a notebook. (No, not a computer Notebook - an antique structure composed of a material constructed from the pulp of trees into thin leaflet collectively combined and bound by into a strange object called a ‘book’. It requires no wi-fi and no electronic power source).In February I switched over to a portable keyboard, using my android as its screen. That was about 2 ½ months ago.The differences?Many.Practically, it became about time management. I could streamline my busy life and limited time, taking advantage of travel times to write.It has also made me technology-dependant. Generally not a good thing. But it has also made me available (24-7 if I should so choose), and much more interconnected.I must have written over 40,000 words (guesstimate) on my new novel,The Refuse Chronicles, not counting many comments, correspondents, blogs, posts, and articles.But these really aren’t where we see the most influence and major changes.The real changes are within my mind - withinhowI think and function. Within themethodologyof how my imagination works.Often times, when I write, it really isn’t the writing part that is challenging or tricky. It’s the organizing and coordinating my thoughts into something functional and coherent that’s the most challenging. This is free flowing thought and creativity.Something that doesn’t lend itself well to the very structured layout and format of a keyboard-typewriter-screen. (I wish you could see some of my ‘notes’ (and I use the word very loosely here) from my last novelNecropolis.
(These are some of the more coherent ones.)I find, in its odd way, it actually limits my imagination. When I have a blank piece of paper in front of me, it is both literally and figuratively a blank sheet ofpotential. Imagination is its limit. It is edgeless and limitless. Although it is finite in physical form, there is no limits, no real outer edges, no “box”, no boundaries.It is the physical manifestation of potential.When I ‘write’ in my android boxed frame it is quite literally that. Writing within a structured boxed frame. (And a frame I must add that’s only approximately 2” x 3”.)Does it work as a ‘mobile’ or portable writing device? Absolutely. (I have also abandoned my need of a MP3 player as I absolutely cannot abide being forced to suffer the incessant whining and delusional complains from my fellow (Government employees) during transit.)Yet another distinct divide betwixt the creative-writing aspect and the technical-formatting-editing facets. They are most definitely different things.I’m interested in hearing how my fellow local authors write - or more importantly - how youimagine!Thoughts?
Recently I switched from how I normally write - quite literally with pen (after pen, after pen!) jotting down my thoughts, writings, and ideas in a notebook. (No, not a computer Notebook - an antique structure composed of a material constructed from the pulp of trees into thin leaflet collectively combined and bound by into a strange object called a ‘book’. It requires no wi-fi and no electronic power source).In February I switched over to a portable keyboard, using my android as its screen. That was about 2 ½ months ago.The differences?Many.Practically, it became about time management. I could streamline my busy life and limited time, taking advantage of travel times to write.It has also made me technology-dependant. Generally not a good thing. But it has also made me available (24-7 if I should so choose), and much more interconnected.I must have written over 40,000 words (guesstimate) on my new novel,The Refuse Chronicles, not counting many comments, correspondents, blogs, posts, and articles.But these really aren’t where we see the most influence and major changes.The real changes are within my mind - withinhowI think and function. Within themethodologyof how my imagination works.Often times, when I write, it really isn’t the writing part that is challenging or tricky. It’s the organizing and coordinating my thoughts into something functional and coherent that’s the most challenging. This is free flowing thought and creativity.Something that doesn’t lend itself well to the very structured layout and format of a keyboard-typewriter-screen. (I wish you could see some of my ‘notes’ (and I use the word very loosely here) from my last novelNecropolis.(These are some of the more coherent ones.)I find, in its odd way, it actually limits my imagination. When I have a blank piece of paper in front of me, it is both literally and figuratively a blank sheet ofpotential. Imagination is its limit. It is edgeless and limitless. Although it is finite in physical form, there is no limits, no real outer edges, no “box”, no boundaries.It is the physical manifestation of potential.When I ‘write’ in my android boxed frame it is quite literally that. Writing within a structured boxed frame. (And a frame I must add that’s only approximately 2” x 3”.)Does it work as a ‘mobile’ or portable writing device? Absolutely. (I have also abandoned my need of a MP3 player as I absolutely cannot abide being forced to suffer the incessant whining and delusional complains from my fellow (Government employees) during transit.)Yet another distinct divide betwixt the creative-writing aspect and the technical-formatting-editing facets. They are most definitely different things.I’m interested in hearing how my fellow local authors write - or more importantly - how youimagine!Thoughts?
April 29, 2017
Interviews
I'll be returning to 1310 News'The Carol Anne Meehan ShowandDaytime Ottawain May!(Dates and times TBA)Tune in to Daytime Ottawa on Tuesday, May 23rd at 1 pm!Interested in more?Check out these previous radio and TV interviews:RadioIn all likilhood, the longest and most indepth interview, CKCI host 'tic' is in conversation with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (July 13, 2016)CKCU's Literary Landscape host Kate Hunt discusses literary elements and thoughts with local horror author and poet Michel Weatherall. (July 21, 2016)What to know what makes the creative mind of a horror author work?Carol Anne Meehan talks with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (June 17, 2016)New years usher in new ideas! Local Lovecraftian-horror author Michel Weatherall is focusing on smaller more intimate events and venues in the National Capital region!Livia Belcea, host of CHUO 89.1 FM's APT 613 LIVE speaks with Michel about these exciting upcoming events! (Feb. 7, 2017)CKCU host of Tuesday Special blend briefly speaks with local author Michel Weatherall about the Byward Market's The Authors' Market! (July 26, 2016)Television!Daytime Ottawa host Dylan Black speaks with local author Michel Weatherall. (July 19, 2016)Rogers Channel 22 host Derek Fage and co-host Danielle Allard speak with local horror author Michel Weatherall. This is Michel's first interview! (Nov. 2015)
(Dates and times TBA)Tune in to Daytime Ottawa on Tuesday, May 23rd at 1 pm!Interested in more?Check out these previous radio and TV interviews:RadioIn all likilhood, the longest and most indepth interview, CKCI host 'tic' is in conversation with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (July 13, 2016)CKCU's Literary Landscape host Kate Hunt discusses literary elements and thoughts with local horror author and poet Michel Weatherall. (July 21, 2016)What to know what makes the creative mind of a horror author work?Carol Anne Meehan talks with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (June 17, 2016)New years usher in new ideas! Local Lovecraftian-horror author Michel Weatherall is focusing on smaller more intimate events and venues in the National Capital region!Livia Belcea, host of CHUO 89.1 FM's APT 613 LIVE speaks with Michel about these exciting upcoming events! (Feb. 7, 2017)CKCU host of Tuesday Special blend briefly speaks with local author Michel Weatherall about the Byward Market's The Authors' Market! (July 26, 2016)Television!Daytime Ottawa host Dylan Black speaks with local author Michel Weatherall. (July 19, 2016)Rogers Channel 22 host Derek Fage and co-host Danielle Allard speak with local horror author Michel Weatherall. This is Michel's first interview! (Nov. 2015)
April 24, 2017
Daytime Ottawa
I have been invited back toThe Daytime Ottawa Showfor a 3rd time!
Join me for this live interview on May 23rd at 1 pm (and repeated again at 6pm and 11pm).I'll be speaking about my novels as well as some exciting local literary events coming this June! (Most notablyStittsville's Arts in the Park, and - Ottawa's largest open air literary event -Prose in the Park!)Interested in seeing previous TV or radio interviews?You can check them outhere!
Join me for this live interview on May 23rd at 1 pm (and repeated again at 6pm and 11pm).I'll be speaking about my novels as well as some exciting local literary events coming this June! (Most notablyStittsville's Arts in the Park, and - Ottawa's largest open air literary event -Prose in the Park!)Interested in seeing previous TV or radio interviews?You can check them outhere!
April 22, 2017
Coffeehouse's Lounge Books!
Ottawa sports some of the best kept secrets!Local Coffeehouses are fantastic!Great atmospheres - great coffee - great food!You couldn't ask for better places to meet with family and friends. Conversations abound in these comfy and warm coffeehouses!Want intellectual reading material? Coffeehouse lounge books are becoming a thing!FromAlice's Village Cafein Carp toMorning Owl Coffeehousein Kanata toOrigin Trade Coffeehouseon the Byward Market!
All these great locations are sportingmy literature and books! Drop by! Have a great meal!Have your next get-together at one of these hot locations! They won't disappoint!
Alice's Village Cafe3773 Carp Rd.
Morning Owl Coffehouse1047 Canadian Shield Ave.
Origin Trade Coffeehouse & Lounge111 York St., on the Byward Market
All these great locations are sportingmy literature and books! Drop by! Have a great meal!Have your next get-together at one of these hot locations! They won't disappoint! Alice's Village Cafe3773 Carp Rd. Morning Owl Coffehouse1047 Canadian Shield Ave. Origin Trade Coffeehouse & Lounge111 York St., on the Byward Market
