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Transferral Book Launch!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by admin

I’m so excited to announce my official book launch. This is all really happening!

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Alternate Versions of London in Film and TV

Posted on September 4, 2015 by admin

A little while ago, I posted about my favourite novels featuring alternative versions of London (other than mine). I promised a follow-up post on alternative film and TV versions of London. It’s a slightly shorter list, I’m afraid. I’m more … Continue reading →

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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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Four Miracle Products for Writers

Posted on July 29, 2015 by admin

Empathix cream Why work hard on a well-rounded character, when you can use Empathix? Rub a generous amount of Empathix over your character’s main features to make them more attractive to readers. Covers up inconsistencies in personality while giving the … Continue reading →

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Five Things Successful Creative People Do

Posted on July 24, 2015 by admin

I’ve seen a lot of blogs posts lately on how ‘creatives’ simply can’t be punctual, pay attention to practical details or meet deadlines. Because their creativity makes it impossible to show consideration for the needs of the people they are … Continue reading →

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Alternate London Novels

Posted on July 17, 2015 by admin

I’ve always loved alternate versions of familiar places. Books that add the strange, the horrific or the magical to the everyday. It’s one of the reasons I set Transferral in a London that’s recognizably ours, but with one major difference. … Continue reading →

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Six Wonderful Canadian Fantasy Novels for Children and Teens

Posted on July 11, 2015 by admin

I love to read widely, but keep coming back to speculative fiction for children and teens. That’s no big surprise, since it’s also what I write. I adore the more literary end of the spectrum, and am amazed at the … Continue reading →

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