Monthly Archives: August 2015

On the Hugo Awards and Villainy

Posted on August 24, 2015 by admin

I don’t believe that anyone is a write-off as a human. Especially not thousands of people. Yet, in the recent Hugo Awards, around 1,800 people voted for the slate of the Sad/Rabid Puppies. A group that most media outlets have … Continue reading →

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Word on the Street

Posted on August 22, 2015 by admin

I’m going to be on a panel at the Word on the Street Toronto festival on Sunday September 27th. It’s being held at Harbourfront. I love Word on the Street. It’s a festival I’ve attended regularly for years. I’ve gone … Continue reading →

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7 Things Aspiring Authors & Would-be Stand-ups Have in Common

Posted on August 14, 2015 by admin

Over the last couple of months, I’ve been taking a stand-up course. I did my first ever set in a small club on Monday, and I’ll be doing my grad show on Sunday (and then I’ll stop – it’s been … Continue reading →

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Disease and Punishment – The Intertwined Histories of The Old Bailey and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

In Transferral, I’ve used the real locations of The Old Bailey  and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital because, historically and geographically, they embody the connection between sickness and crime that is central to the book.

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