Marie Bilodeau's Blog, page 3
August 5, 2015
Yes, people suck. And names get judged. So what are you gonna do about it?
We judge gender, ethnicity, even the style of the book and writing just by looking at the author's name. This is nothing new - it's not like humanity is known for its non-judgmental ways. There are bars somewhere out there, on tiny planets with giant telescopes aimed our way, where multiple-armed universethropologists study how complicated we make everything (they're in bars because they're more
August 4, 2015
A Year Later, I'm Still Standing (Mostly)
Life isn't an adventure. It's an experiment. A glorious experiment, with more variables than can be controlled, too little time to try even a pinch of the possibilities, and so many deviations that we don't even have a good comparative baseline. The only certainty is the final outcome. So don't just spice your life. Throw some freaking explosive chemicals into the mix and see what happens.* A
July 30, 2015
Riverfest at Pinhey's Point!
Join some fun and sun on Sunday, August 9, and come out and hear some stories! I'll tell some pioneering, seafaring and generally Canadian-ing stories, all with flair and fun and twists, of course! I had the chance to tell ghost stories at Pinhey's Point last year with Ruthanne Edward and Kathryn Hunt, and the site itself is just so beautiful. Make sure to check it out, for Riverfest or just
July 21, 2015
Kingston and Orillia!
This coming Saturday (July 25), I'll have the pleasure of being *everywhere!* Well, in two places, anyway. I'll start the day at the inaugural Limestone Genre Expo, in Kingston, Ontario.This looks like a fantastic event, and I highly recommend it. I'll be at the following: 10:00 am - 11:00 am FANTASY PANEL Moderator: Derek Newman-StillePanelists: Violet Malan,Kit Daven,Marie Bilodeau, Jen
July 2, 2015
The Real Reasons Behind Unpoppable Bubble Wrap (Be Warned. And Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid.)
It was with great concern that I read this seemingly innocuous article:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/reva... concern.So much concern, in fact, that I wrote a letter about it.Hopefully it will not be aletter without reply…In this case, no reply may just be the most frightening reply of all. Dear Leaders of the World: It was
June 25, 2015
Once Upon a Time, There Were... Endings
The final installment of what Black Gate Magazine called "the first great serialized novel of 2015" is now available! Nigh 5concludes the story of Alva Viola Taverner,Hector Henry Featherson and everyone elsewho joined them on their journey of survival through the faerie-apocalypse.If you've been waiting for the series to end before picking itup, now is the time! Book 1 is available as a
June 22, 2015
Introducing Planet X Podcast!
When someone awesome like Jay Odjick approaches you to propose a new project, you say yes without even asking for details. Well, I did, anyway, and I certainly have no regrets! Jay wanted to chat pop culture and geek news on a new weekly podcast, including comic book picks, movie reviews, TV and video game news... all coated in bad jokes and cool music. He also brought on board Ken Bonnie, a
June 17, 2015
Storytelling at Glowfair
Back for its second year, Glowfair is a huge festival that takes over Bank Street in Ottawa over the course of two days. This year, I'm extremely happy to announce that I'll be telling some stories on both days! Kids Storytelling, Friday, June 19 7 pm - 7:30 pm Lisgar and Cooper, Kids Zone I'll be telling stories for children, so fun stuff with singing and rhymes and probably a fluffy animal
June 10, 2015
Thank you, Ottawa!
For the second year in a row, ChiSeries Ottawa is nominated for the Aurora Awards*! As one of the co-chairs, my name appears on the ballot, along with Matt Moore and Nicole Lavigne (two of my favourite people). Some quirks have developed over time at ChiSeries Ottawa, possibly because its three chairs are rather quirky (which I believe is a prerequisite to becoming a ChiSeries chair). Our
May 22, 2015
Anime North Schedule!
Roomy and I are off to Toronto for Anime North! If you're there and would like to chat writing, storytelling or just, you know, chat, you can find me here: The Co-Creative Process Friday at 2000 (8:00 pm) in Ottawa (International Plaza) Working as part of a creative team to meet your deadlines without ending up dead! Collecting: When is Enough Too Much? Saturday at 1400 (2:00 pm) in
