Monthly Archives: October 2017

SiWC Workshops – Sharing What I Learned pt 2

The second part will deal with the exciting world of lion taming, and the business of writing. Minus the lion taming. It’s something I wanted to know more about, so I took not one, but three workshops. First up… Self Publishing … Continue reading

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SiWC Workshops – Sharing What I Learned pt 1

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SiWC Workshops – Sharing What I Learned pt 1

I’ll have to break this into 2 parts. One on writing, one on the business of writing (branding and self-publishing.) So let’s look at the writing. Don Maass, the master teacher of all things writerish, taught a workshop on Pacing … Continue reading

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Surrey International Writer’s Conference 2017

Being an unpublished writer can be frustrating. It’s one of the few jobs where you won’t get a pat on the back. There are no annual reviews. No bonuses. No Christmas Parties. It’s tough to stay motivated. Harder to stay … Continue reading

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A New Birthday Idea

I had an epiphany the other day. Not one where I fall on my head and remember where I buried an old matchbox car in my backyard, but one that I needed to share with everyone. It has to do … Continue reading

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1st Anniversary Part 2 of 2

We made it to our first anniversary. The dinner we had planned was something special – Dinner in the dark at the Dark Table in Vancouver. The plan… to eat completely in the dark. No light from a cell phone. … Continue reading

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1st Anniversary – Part 1 of 2

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1st Anniversary – Part 1 of 2

Well, The-Prettiest-Girl-in-the-World hasn’t gotten rid of me after 1 year. That’s a good sign, right? Something to celebrate? You bet! But what would we get each other? How would we make our day an adventure? To celebrate the occasion, we … Continue reading

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