I’m livid. Actually, I’m not. Geekily awestruck is what I am. I’ve been working on the follow-up to Devon’s Island and I’ve learned two things recently that have piqued my interest. Before I get into that, I’d like to welcome you to my very first newsletter. I promise not to send more than one a …
Recommended for: people interested in what happens after the disaster Earth Abides has long been one of my all-time favourites. Until I listened to the audiobook this week. And, oh dear, am I conflicted about this book now. I’ve always been aware of (and annoyed by) the sexism and the racism and the capital punishment. …
Book review: The Outside Author: Ada Hoffmann This book… Where do I start? It took me two months to read this book. I’m not a fast reader, but that’s slow even by my standards. Please don’t assume I read slowly because it was boring. And it’s not as if it’s hard science fiction, wherein I …
A greased tribble… I’m still working on the follow-up to Devon’s Island. This morning I’ve been writing a scene which has had me researching newborn puppies. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never actually met a newborn puppy. I’ve always adopted my dogs as adults – until recently anyway. In the autumn of 2018, …
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Updated: Sep 13 Let me tell you a story. Ten years ago, I was hospitalised with severe sepsis. I’d gone into hospital with extreme neck pain, headache, and fever. Not once did anyone look at my neck. I have the the notes from the hospital. They show I repeatedly complained of neck pain throughout my …
A few days ago, I sent my second novel off to my fabulous editor, Michelle. This is a follow-up to Devon’s Island, but I’ve designed it to stand on its own feet. The first novel followed the team as they planned their new life on Mars. This one – tentatively called Livid Skies – follows …
Past Imperfect I’ve got a new short story coming out in the next few weeks. My editor is finishing up with it over the weekend. If you’d like a free copy before it’s published, shoot me an email and I’ll get you one as soon as it’s ready. Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. …
Past Imperfect, Friday becomes Seven, and Jesus says wear your mask Read More »
Imperfect Skies Since receiving feedback on Livid Skies from my wonderful structural editor, Michelle, I’ve been hard at work. Tweaking things, adding whole new chapters, brutally murdering my darlings. One of the parts of the book that gave me the most trouble was the first chapter. It just lacked punch. Most of my chapters have …
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Kat’s a PI on the tail of a cheating husband. Lita’s a homicide detective returning from stress leave. Both get caught up in different sides of an investigation when a serial killer’s on the loose in Saskatoon. This is an easy-reading, edge-of-your-seat, page turner. I thought I knew where it was going — and I …
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