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April 4, 2014
Blog Hop Thing In Which I Cannot Follow the Rules
The wonderful Eileen Bellinvited me to do a blog hop thing. I thought hopping kinda sounded like twirling, which I reallllly like to do, so I hopped right on! (Ha!) She sent me rules and stuff, but those sounded kind of boring, so I'm only following the inviting three otherauthors for next week.
I'M BREAKING ALL THE RULES BWA HA HA HA HA! Which is why I'll never be invited to twirl again.
I'M BREAKING ALL THE RULES BWA HA HA HA HA! Which is why I'll never be invited to twirl again.
April 3, 2014
Ad Astra Schedule
This weekend, I'll be at Ad Astra! Always a super fun con, we're compounding the fun once again by hosting another CAN-CON cupcake/sweet/caffeine party. Woo!
Here's my schedule:
Friday, April 4
Myth-Information in Modern Fantasy
8 pm, Markham A
How do authors incorporate traditional lore and myths into their modern-day fantasy settings? Is it possible to make a witch burning pertinent in
Here's my schedule:
Friday, April 4
Myth-Information in Modern Fantasy
8 pm, Markham A
How do authors incorporate traditional lore and myths into their modern-day fantasy settings? Is it possible to make a witch burning pertinent in
March 21, 2014
Aurora Awards 2013 (ah yes, that magical time is upon us once more)
Hey all! I've had a few e-mails about this (and thanks for them), so I'll post a quick blog about it!
Destiny's War is not eligible for the 2013 Aurora Awards. Only a special bundle was released in 2013, butthe book'sactual publication date was January 31, 2014. That gives you a whole year to read it before next year's Aurora Awards - you're welcome!
My only eligible work this year is The
Destiny's War is not eligible for the 2013 Aurora Awards. Only a special bundle was released in 2013, butthe book'sactual publication date was January 31, 2014. That gives you a whole year to read it before next year's Aurora Awards - you're welcome!
My only eligible work this year is The
February 18, 2014
Really Secular Writing Weekend
This weekend was a long weekend for me and, with some important deadlines looming, I decided to hunker down for a writing weekend. I had planned on heading out to my securlarized convent, but the nights available weren't favourable and some surprise expenses last week made me reconsider.
Instead, I tried my first full writing weekend at home since Roomy and I moved to our new place. Our house
Instead, I tried my first full writing weekend at home since Roomy and I moved to our new place. Our house
February 14, 2014
Guest Post - Writing Past the Wall
Today, I get to introduce you all to one of my friends, Jamieson Wolf. Jamieson and I met in a bookstore, so you know he's good people. He's also a wonderful writer and someone who's overcome personal hardships with and for the love of writing. It's Valentine's Day, and we all need a bit more love. For writers, that often means letting go and pushing forward all at once. Give yourself some
February 4, 2014
The Iliad - Seeking the Light
Last weekend, right after an awesome book launch (thanks to everyone who came!), I was at a two-day rehearsal of the Iliad (June 14, National Arts Centre). All 18 tellers gathered, many from our 2012 journey with Homer's Odyssey, and many new faces, as well, joining us on this epic journey.
Producers Jan Andrews and Jennifer Cailey lead us through a series of exercises to deepen our
Producers Jan Andrews and Jennifer Cailey lead us through a series of exercises to deepen our
January 30, 2014
MORE Book Launch Awesome!
Now that you know you have a fight to the death to look forward to, I can only imagine that you're already at Maxwell's, lining up for tomorrow's book launch.
If not, then this will do it: there will be live music! Yes! Those of you who were at my very first book launch, back when I was a freshly published author (but still one who loved her caffeine), may recall a wonderdul saxophonist
If not, then this will do it: there will be live music! Yes! Those of you who were at my very first book launch, back when I was a freshly published author (but still one who loved her caffeine), may recall a wonderdul saxophonist
January 29, 2014
More Book Launch Awesome
The Destiny's War book launch is taking place this Friday. Woo! (Details here.)
So, not only will I have cool books for sale, we'll also be giving away SQUISHY STRESS STARS!
Because blowing up stars can be stressful.
But wait! There's more!!! We're also going to have cute centrepieces to give away, either viaraffle or fight to the death. I haven't decided yet, but I guess the venue
So, not only will I have cool books for sale, we'll also be giving away SQUISHY STRESS STARS!
Because blowing up stars can be stressful.
But wait! There's more!!! We're also going to have cute centrepieces to give away, either viaraffle or fight to the death. I haven't decided yet, but I guess the venue
January 24, 2014
Cool Stuff From This Week
Several cool things popped up in my life this week. I'll list them here so I don't spam everyone on social media. You're welcome.
My reading at ChiSeries was video taped by Silver Stag Productions and put up on YouTube. I read two scenes from Destiny's Blood. I admit - I couldn't see my page very well. But I pushed through. Check it out!
There's now a GoodReads giveaway for all three
My reading at ChiSeries was video taped by Silver Stag Productions and put up on YouTube. I read two scenes from Destiny's Blood. I admit - I couldn't see my page very well. But I pushed through. Check it out!
There's now a GoodReads giveaway for all three
January 21, 2014
G-Anime Schedule!
I love G-Anime. The organizers are great to deal with and the cosplay is out of this world. This year, the organizers of G-Anime were kind enough to invite Roomy and I as guests once again. The Sunday is "Trottawa," a local pony con. Roomy's programming is mostly on that day, but she's doing some panels with me too, which is fun. I'll also be joined by the wonderful Jay Odjick and also by
