Cait Gordon's Blog, page 23

Update About the Book Launch at Glad Day Bookshop

Hey, folks, It’s with a heavy heart that I had to make the decision to cancel my appearance at the book launch at Glad Day Bookshop on Nov 30. I injured my lower back on Monday and have been managing severe flare-ups in my legs all week. The Stealth Lovers will still be available at … More Update About the Book Launch at Glad Day Bookshop

Taking Time Out to Smell the Pages

We writers are an interesting lot. Before our first work is published, it’s often all we can think about. And if it gets published, we’re so squeeful. That’s the adorable part about us. Then something happens after we’re published. We tend to look around us, and watch how many other writers are out there, seemingly … More Taking Time Out to Smell the Pages

Even Funny People Get Pissed Off

I like making people laugh—it’s my thing and has been ever since I was a little girl. It was an easy decision to make my “brand” about being a humorous weirdo because IT ME! Humour has always served me well, whether I’m weeping from laughter at comedies and comedians, coping with dire situations, or just … More Even Funny People Get Pissed Off

Calling for a Disbanding of Cliques and the Culture of Fear

For the past several days I’ve been incensed, heartbroken, and triggered to the nth degree over the allegations posted by professionals who worked for/with ChiZine Publications (CZP). It was one thing for me to read about the alleged mismanagement of funds and/or nonpayment of royalties, but quite another to read multiple posts* that mentioned abuse, … More Calling for a Disbanding of Cliques and the Culture of Fear

Cover Reveal for Space Opera Libretti

So, in late 2018, I saw a call for non-dystopian, comedic short stories in the space opera genre that involve music. The anthology name: Space Opera Libretti. My eyes perked, and I immediately knew I wanted to write for this. I love classic literature, which is probably why there’s an Austen-esque ball scene in the … More Cover Reveal for Space Opera Libretti

No More NaNoWriMo—I’m Calling ‘Self-Care’

Yup, I told you I have a staunch rule about NaNoWriMo: If I feel it’s going to adversely affect my health, I’m going to stop. So, I’m stopping, but only the NaNo pace and schedule, not the writing. The good news is that even after only a few days, I’m exciting about writing Life in … More No More NaNoWriMo—I’m Calling ‘Self-Care’

Why I’m so done with writers putting themselves down—me included.

My neurodiverse brain tends to pick up on patterns, whether they are patterns on objects or patterns of behaviour. And for the last several months, I’ve been somehow more attuned to an increasing number of posts where authors are just metaphorically punching themselves repeatedly in their own faces. Some are people I know, and others … More Why I’m so done with writers putting themselves down—me included.

Toronto Book Launch of Run J Run, Nothing Without Us, and The Stealth Lovers

I’m so proud to announce that I’ll be at Glad Day Bookshop to launch Nothing Without Us and The Stealth Lovers on November 30. Also joining us is the amazing Su Sokol, who’ll be reading from her latest novel, Run J Run. (Her first novel, Cycling to Asylum was fantastic, too.) Consider stopping by to … More Toronto Book Launch of Run J Run, Nothing Without Us, and The Stealth Lovers

How It Feels to Have Two Titles in the Same Year, Published at the Same Time

Age 50 is turning out really head-spinny so far. I’m not used to the notion of having two titles with my name on them out at the same time. Nothing Without Us and The Stealth Lovers were published on the same day (or maybe a day apart, depending on the online shop). That’s kind of … More How It Feels to Have Two Titles in the Same Year, Published at the Same Time

I’ll be at Can*Con 2019, doing stuff!

Hey, there! Can*Con 2019 is happening at the Sheraton Ottawa (150 Albert Street) this weekend, October 18-20. Here’s where you can find me: Friday October 18: Sheraton Ottawa, Renaissance table, from 2-4 pm, Vendor Room. Open to the public! I’ll be there, promoting The Stealth Lovers and Nothing Without Us. My first book, Life in … More I’ll be at Can*Con 2019, doing stuff!