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Using Science To Create a New World – Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2018 by admin

Finding & Reaching a Beta World I did a LOT of research for Tangled Planet. This is the first of three posts on how I used some of it in the book. DISCLAIMER! I have stretched, tweaked and in some … Continue reading →

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OLA Super Conference, Elora Writers Festival & First Reviews for Tangled Planet

Posted on January 25, 2018 by admin

This blog is overdue an update. Firstly, I have been remiss in not mentioning that I’ll be attending the OLA Super Conference NEXT WEEK (that really crept up on me). I’ll be signing on Friday Feb 2 at  in the … Continue reading →

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Tangled Planet Book Launch & Goodreads Giveaway!

Posted on October 16, 2017 by admin

So, the details of the book launch have been finalized, and it’s at 2pm on October 29th at Bakka Phoenix. It’s my favourite bookstore – a SF/Fantasy treasure trove with incredibly knowledgeable staff who are expert bibiomancers – from just … Continue reading →

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Tangled Planet

Posted on September 26, 2017 by admin

My new book is working its way into Canadian stores (it’ll be out in the US in May 2018). It’s published by the wonderful people at DCB – an imprint of Cormorant. Yay! You can find it at my favourite … Continue reading →

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Word on the Street – Born a Sci Fi Hero Panel

Posted on September 14, 2017 by admin

Word on the Street Toronto is coming up! It’s on Sunday September 24. I am, as usual, terrified/excited for this. Terrified because I will be on a panel and speaking in public, and excited because I love Word on the … Continue reading →

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Six Ways to Write A Book When You Are Already Stupidly Busy

Posted on September 8, 2017 by admin

I have a full-time office job, two young children (3 & 5) and I volunteer. Time is a constant challenge. My second book is coming out now, so I’m often asked how I fit in writing. The answer is – … Continue reading →

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Ajax Library and Word on the Street

Posted on August 9, 2017 by admin

I will be at Ajax Library on August 23rd at 4pm to talk about writing, Transferral, Tangled Planet and trying to be brave. You can find the details here. Please come by if you are in the area! And on … Continue reading →

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Sunburst and Tangled Planet

Posted on June 23, 2017 by admin

Transferral has been longlisted for the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. So exciting to be nominated! Especially since I’m once again in great company – there are books by several of my friends there –  … Continue reading →

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Willow Award nomination, Transférés, and my next book

Posted on April 6, 2017 by admin

I am terrible at updating this blog. At least that means when I get around to it, I have lots of news to share. Transferral was just nominated for a Willow Award! A Snow Willow Award, to be precise. The … Continue reading →

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Transferral optioned! French rights sold! Signed with an agent!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by admin

So, it’s been an exciting few weeks, and a number of things have fallen into place that I can now talk about. Firstly, Transferral got optioned! And by Temple Street Productions, no less – makers of the wonderful Orphan Black … Continue reading →

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