Culture Days Video Star

Posted on September 28, 2020

Check this link out! I’m on YouTube. No pets, no costumes or instruction videos about fake nail decorations, hair removal or vehicle maintenance. Just me, talking about my debut novel, Kenora Reinvented. I was asked a while back by the Writers Community of York Region if I wanted to submit a video about my novel and perhaps read a few pages in honour of Culture Days. The festival of arts and culture lasts for a few weeks, so why not visit their website and have a look? I thought about it for a few days because the only videos I’ve done so far are short story clips on Instagram, mainly of me lifting weights or working out. But then I figured, why not? It’s…

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In search of Inspiration but I’ll settle for a smile

Posted on September 15, 2020

We’ve experienced another odd autumn-in-Ontario weather week and I’m foregoing being wordy in favour of visuals. Truth be told, my inspiration to work on Book 2 of the Kenora & Jake series has declined along with the thermometer. I’ve got lots of ideas but I’m just not motivated to sit at the keyboard. On the positive side, I’ve joined a Writing Accountability Group. We meet every two weeks via Zoom. It’s energizing to listen to these talented novelists, non-fiction authors and screenplay writers speak about their work process, staying motivated and sometimes jut being kind to yourself and not worrying too much about being productive. Write on!