Marie Bilodeau's Blog, page 13
January 4, 2013
Workshop on Social Media
On January 24, I'll be giving a workshop on effective social media for writers, hosted by the Ottawa Independent Writers. I actually went to some of their workshops before being published, and they're brimming with good information. I'll aim for the same... with some bad jokes, of course!
We'll be chatting Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, blogs, websites... the whole shebang!
Check it out
We'll be chatting Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, blogs, websites... the whole shebang!
Check it out
January 3, 2013
Resolutions vs. Goals
I used to be a fan of resolutions. The beginning of a new year is just so exciting, and I liked to imagine that, as the calendar was tossed in the recycling and replaced by a new shiny model, I too would emerge into the new year blazing like the mythical phoenix.
So, thirty-some new years have taught me that just doesn't happen. Very disappointing, but I've moved on. Now, instead of
So, thirty-some new years have taught me that just doesn't happen. Very disappointing, but I've moved on. Now, instead of
November 30, 2012
A Moment of Reflection
I have so much to share with you all about Tunisia, NaNoWriMo, writing, and life in general, but I'd like to take a moment of reflection, if I may. And I may, because it's my blog!
Yesterday, I found out that a dear friend's mother had passed away a few months ago. This friend was one of my best friends at my second high school in Hawkesbury. We're still in touch now and then, but life's ebbs
Yesterday, I found out that a dear friend's mother had passed away a few months ago. This friend was one of my best friends at my second high school in Hawkesbury. We're still in touch now and then, but life's ebbs
November 16, 2012
N2U!
So I was at World Fantasy and I was going to blog about that, but then I was really sick and gross and all "meh," so I slept for two weeks instead. But I feel better!
Now, I shall not be patient zero at the next con, which starts today: Naru2U! (www.naru2u.com). It's a quaint anime con at the Travelodge in Ottawa. Roomy and I are both doing panels.
Mine are:
Friday, November 16, 9pm
Marie
Now, I shall not be patient zero at the next con, which starts today: Naru2U! (www.naru2u.com). It's a quaint anime con at the Travelodge in Ottawa. Roomy and I are both doing panels.
Mine are:
Friday, November 16, 9pm
Marie
October 31, 2012
NaNoWriMo Peppiness
I'm participating in Nano this year, because I write with two of Ottawa's regional liaisons in the mornings, and they could beat me up if they wanted to. I'm just not that swift first thing in the morning and I'm easily intimidated. So I crumbled and agreed when they looked me in the eye and said: "You're doing Nano" (or wait, did they just ask and not state? Whatever).Regardless, I work great
October 30, 2012
World Fantasy Con Schedule
This weekend is World Fantasy - woo! I've been fighting this evil cold on and off for two weeks, so here's fair warning - I AM patient zero. Mwa ha.
If you'd like to find me because you don't heed warnings (and good for you on that!), here's where I'll be:
Thursday, 3pm
Aurora Room
Reading
Haven't decided what I'm reading yet, but I might read my Kevlar Canoe story which will come out in
If you'd like to find me because you don't heed warnings (and good for you on that!), here's where I'll be:
Thursday, 3pm
Aurora Room
Reading
Haven't decided what I'm reading yet, but I might read my Kevlar Canoe story which will come out in
October 23, 2012
My Service Providers are Being Scary...
So, after my whole Rogers no bill and fun fail last week, I'm hyper-aware of any contact initiated (or not) by my service providers. Today I received my hydro e-bill, with this little gem in it:
Aaaaaaaaah! She's STARING at me! And I'm IN HER FRIDGE! And why is she so happy about having an empty fridge? Or is she in the furniture store in her pyjamas? (Please tell me those are supposed
Aaaaaaaaah! She's STARING at me! And I'm IN HER FRIDGE! And why is she so happy about having an empty fridge? Or is she in the furniture store in her pyjamas? (Please tell me those are supposed
October 22, 2012
Secularization Update
As long time followers of this blog will know, I tend to escape to a convent to write, developing finer plot points with Giant Jesus (awesome listener) and chatting with the dead (stacking nuns in the cemetery). More than a year ago, the convent was sold to the city which owns the grounds. I whined about it here and here. Oh, but how I do whine at times.
This time, there was still a distinct
This time, there was still a distinct
October 17, 2012
Rogers = Fun Fail
So yesterday's postwas a bit of fun on my part, perhaps on Rogers' behalf. But, seriously, who wouldn't want to get out of somedoldrumsby receiving something strange and funny? Well, Rogers does, apparently.
I received this reply to my joyful concoction:
Dear Ms. Bilodeau,
A lot of Rogers customers have reported missing bills this month. We're working on the issue and will issue
I received this reply to my joyful concoction:
Dear Ms. Bilodeau,
A lot of Rogers customers have reported missing bills this month. We're working on the issue and will issue
October 16, 2012
Letter with no Reply - Rogers
As I was trying to organize my finances this month, I noticed that my Rogers bill, which usually arrives on the 4th of each month, had not yet graced me with its presence. I quickly drafted a letter and sent it off to Rogers. Apparently unable of simply asking "where's my bill?", I instead went all freaky weird bondage on them. I expect I'll eventually get a reply in the form of a restraining
