I don't think she was expecting the sound of the camera's shutter. This, my friends, is Cookie. I've had her since June, and I've taken plenty of pictures of her since then. Seriously, I've had to resist posting some on social media because I don't want to become "that person." But my social media picture-posting... Continue Reading →
Wednesday links: A successful query, publishing red flags, and high-figure book deals
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →
Cotton candy snow
I'm one of the first people to admit that living on the prairies comes with its drawbacks. The wind and cold, in particular, stand out as reasons to question your sanity for living here. (Don't believe me? Then I direct you to the rant one man left on a CBC voicemail--but be warned, there's some... Continue Reading →
Wednesday links: Dialogue and the polarization of authors
I love regularly reading tips and advice articles in certain subjects — particularly writing and publishing. I don’t always need the information right then, but I know that it’ll eventually come in handy. Or at least, I hope it will. I know there are a lot of other people out there who feel the same... Continue Reading →
Book recommendation: Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn
Like many people, I've been aware of Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn, for quite a while. I'm not sure of exactly when it got my attention, just that I found out about the novel before I found out that it was being made into a movie. It sounded like a good thriller. And, well, I'm... Continue Reading →
