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March 28, 2012
Destiny's Fall Update!
Things are trucking along for the various Destiny's Fall launches!
First off, most exciting news, the book is available for purchase on my publisher's website! Woo!!! Ebook lovers can pick up their copy for 2.99, and the print copy is 19.99. (Or you can come to a book launch because they're awesome fun!) It'll be popping up on other sites soon, but this is the first one and so must be
First off, most exciting news, the book is available for purchase on my publisher's website! Woo!!! Ebook lovers can pick up their copy for 2.99, and the print copy is 19.99. (Or you can come to a book launch because they're awesome fun!) It'll be popping up on other sites soon, but this is the first one and so must be
March 26, 2012
It's okay to...
Scream.
Scream because you're angry, frustrated, poor, sad or just damn lonely. Scream because you don't know where you're going, what you're doing, why you're doing any of it and why it's worth doing. Scream it out. Talk about it. Tell a friend. It's okay not to be okay.
Cry.
Having a rough day? Parent sick, pet destroyed favourite collectible, sick of people not listening? Heck, have a good
Scream because you're angry, frustrated, poor, sad or just damn lonely. Scream because you don't know where you're going, what you're doing, why you're doing any of it and why it's worth doing. Scream it out. Talk about it. Tell a friend. It's okay not to be okay.
Cry.
Having a rough day? Parent sick, pet destroyed favourite collectible, sick of people not listening? Heck, have a good
March 21, 2012
"Fake it 'til you make it."
That's one piece of advice everyone hears at least once, especially in the arts. It seems to suggest that if you just fake it, you'll make it.
Let's try instead: Keep trying 'til you make it. Or again, Keep getting better 'til you make it. Be confident 'til you make it, or Don't lose hope 'til you make it. Or even, Drink coffee 'til you make it. (Drink too much at once and you might make it
Let's try instead: Keep trying 'til you make it. Or again, Keep getting better 'til you make it. Be confident 'til you make it, or Don't lose hope 'til you make it. Or even, Drink coffee 'til you make it. (Drink too much at once and you might make it
March 13, 2012
Book Launches!
Destiny's Fall is on the way! I'm really excited about this book, and had fun returning to the world of Layela, Ardin, Avienne and The Destiny.
I have confirmation on a bunch of launches. I might have a few more later, but here are some details:
TorontoAd AstraSaturday, April 14, 8:30 pmCon SuiteLaunching jointly with Dragon Moon Press author Leah Peterson, and her debut novel Fighting
I have confirmation on a bunch of launches. I might have a few more later, but here are some details:
TorontoAd AstraSaturday, April 14, 8:30 pmCon SuiteLaunching jointly with Dragon Moon Press author Leah Peterson, and her debut novel Fighting
March 12, 2012
March 1, 2012
New Story: The Buried Moon
Tyche Books, a new Canadian publisher, launched its inaugural anthology yesterday, Ride the Moon. I'm happy to say that I have a story in it, The Buried Moon.
The inspiration for this story comes from an old English fairy tale I heard at a storytelling show. It's a pretty awesome story with monsters, live burials and a desperate rescue - look for The Buried Moon or The Dead Moon and you'll
The inspiration for this story comes from an old English fairy tale I heard at a storytelling show. It's a pretty awesome story with monsters, live burials and a desperate rescue - look for The Buried Moon or The Dead Moon and you'll
February 23, 2012
5 Cs
Cover
The cover of Destiny's Fall is now underway, which is exciting. I consider myself lucky. You hear lots of horror stories from other authors on how the cover doesn't match their book at all. The cover artist for both Destiny's Fall and Destiny's Blood, Kari-Ann Anderson, actually takes the time to read each book and come up with a concept that matches the feel and tone of the book.
The cover of Destiny's Fall is now underway, which is exciting. I consider myself lucky. You hear lots of horror stories from other authors on how the cover doesn't match their book at all. The cover artist for both Destiny's Fall and Destiny's Blood, Kari-Ann Anderson, actually takes the time to read each book and come up with a concept that matches the feel and tone of the book.
February 2, 2012
Aurora Awards - A Request
The nomination period for the Aurora Awards is now open. I have one eligible short story: The Legend of Gluck, from Dragon Moon Press' When the Hero Comes Home anthology. Check out a list of eligible works.
Again, all Canadians can vote for Canadian works of SF/F. Simple enough.
Important note: They changed the nominating/voting rules this year. It used to be that you could nominate for free
Again, all Canadians can vote for Canadian works of SF/F. Simple enough.
Important note: They changed the nominating/voting rules this year. It used to be that you could nominate for free
January 31, 2012
The Odyssey: Heading off to War
Check out my last post on The Odyssey (Finding my Inner Klingon).
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January 25, 2012
G-Anime Schedule
This weekend is G-Anime and I'm very much looking forward to it. It's unfortunately also a huge rehearsal weekend for June's Odyssey show, so I can only attend the con during the evenings. If you're around, you can find me here:
Friday
Writing 101: Tight Plotting (7 pm)
Writing 201: Characters (9pm)
Cutting Edge Sci-Fi (10 pm)
Saturday
Writing 301: Tips of the Trade (Saturday at 10pm)
I'll
Friday
Writing 101: Tight Plotting (7 pm)
Writing 201: Characters (9pm)
Cutting Edge Sci-Fi (10 pm)
Saturday
Writing 301: Tips of the Trade (Saturday at 10pm)
I'll
