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December 23, 2019
Remembering to Celebrate Our Successes
In the lives of ambitious and creative people, the view is often forward. The view, in fact, is often tunnel-visioned in the sense of the…
December 22, 2019
December 20, 2019
My favourite books— what I’ve read in 2019
Reading has to be my favourite thing to do. I read on the streetcar, I read when I’m waiting for people who are late for meetings, and I read at home in the evenings.
Needless to say I’ve read some incredible books this year. I thought it would be cool to share some of my favourites. These books aren’t necessarily books that came out this year, just books I’ve read over the past 12 months.
A list of my favourite booksThe Water Cure by Sophia Mackintosh
Milkman by Anna Burns
The Book of Night Women by Marlon James
That Time I Loved You by Carrianne Leung
Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot
Have you read any of these? What are some of your favourites books?
CRY
MORE FROM CRYHave you read my Thoughts of a Fractured Soul? It’s my first novel about a teenager whose life changes when he becomes a father. The story is an emotional depiction of the battle he faces between his ambitions and the real-life responsibility of being a parent.
My favourite books— what I’ve read in 2019 was originally published in C.R.Y on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
December 18, 2019
What’s the best thing you’ve done for yourself this year?
I know everyone’s coming up with these book lists, but what’s the most important thing you’ve done for yourself this year?
For me, it’s taking a fiction writing course. It helped elevate my novel writing to another level. I’m a much better writer right now and I’m so grateful for taking that opportunity.
But what about you? Doesn’t have to be just one thing. What did you do for yourself this year that’s improved your life in some way?
CRY
MORE FROM CRYHave you read my novel Thoughts of a Fractured Soul? If you haven’t, here’s a short description:
Corey is reflecting on his life as a teenager who has just had his first child. He relives his story through a series of fragmented memories, pieces of sporadic thought capturing moments of his life as he tries to care for his family. But Corey is failing, and as he continues to struggle he realizes how easily the world can fracture his ambitions and force him to settle for a life of mediocrity. Thoughts of a Fractured Soul pushes the reader to piece together these fragments themselves, and decide on what part of Corey’s conflicting tale can be trusted.
What’s the best thing you’ve done for yourself this year? was originally published in C.R.Y on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
December 16, 2019
December 11, 2019
Ashamed of my ambition
Someone asked me about my biggest fear. I already knew the answer. I knew it since I was a young boy dreaming of these moments.
December 10, 2019
More writers need to use Artery
Do you know about Artery? It’s this resource that allows you to host small gatherings in people’s living rooms (and other more intimate type venues). Musicians, artists, chefs and even yoga trainers are taking advantage of this platform.
Writers and authors should jump on this, too. It’s a good way to gather small groups to test out some excerpts from a project you’re working on. It’s low pressure because you don’t need too much people. And if you’re still worried about hosting yourself, partner up with another Artery host to give your audience an even better show.
Learn more about Artery.
CRY
MORE FROM CRYHave you read my Thoughts of a Fractured Soul? It’s my first novel about a teenager whose life changes when he becomes a father at 17. It’s an emotional depiction of the battle he faces between his ambitions and the real-life responsibility of being a parent.
More writers need to use Artery was originally published in C.R.Y on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
December 9, 2019
I Can’t Take Tomorrow For Granted; I Must Write Today
I write every day to stay alive. Each word I write is the next step I take on my journey of a thousand miles. Who knows where that journey…
