Jul 7, 2010 | The Writing Life
People always talk about how they discovered their “calling”. But for me to say that I discovered writing would be akin to saying I discovered breathing. Writing, like taking in oxygen and giving bear hugs, was just something I always did. My first...
Jul 6, 2010 | The Writing Life
Dear readers, Welcome back! To everyone in Canada and the US, I hoped you enjoyed your nations’ birthdays and celebrated in some wonderful weather. It was very hot and sunny here…in a word, heaven. Going back to my day job will not be easy. It’s...
Jun 29, 2010 | The Writing Life
As some of you know, I’ve been taking a fairly brutal online course called The Gatekeepers: All About Agents and Editors—Getting them, working with them, and growing as a career author. The instructor has published twelve non-fiction books on subjects as diverse...
Jun 28, 2010 | The Writing Life
There’s an old adage that says that writers should write what they read. In other words, those who read fantasy novels should be creating their own worlds. And those who love a good chilling horror tale should breathe life into their own creepy-crawlies. I...
Jun 25, 2010 | The Writing Life
Dear Author, We regret to inform you that we must reject your submission on the basis that your query letter sucks. Sincerely, Honest Agent I’ve often boasted that I can write anything well. At least, that’s what I tell prospective freelance clients. But I...
Jun 24, 2010 | The Writing Life
My dear readers, I have a confession to make. I’m not part of the local literary scene. The closest I’ve ever come is being part of a writers’ critique group, but even then, I was the odd one out. I understand being crazy about books. I always have a...
