Photo by Hosana Cruz on Pexels.com As writers and authors, we acknowledge the changes in styles, language, references and expectations of our modern readers. When reading any classical literature it is clearly apparent from the outset that the author of the time lived...
In Canada, May is officially observed as Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to increase understanding of mental health, reduce stigma, and highlight the value of mental health supports and services. Mental health is a fundamental aspect of overall...
As we celebrate mystery month and Sherlock Holmes Day tomorrow, I thought we could plunge into what makes a great mystery and crime narrative. There are three types of mystery within the crime genre: Whodunits are the most traditional mysteries, where the perpetrator...
My music tastes are as eclectic as my writing genres, from classical to rock to pop to techno and more. If you saw my audio streaming list you would think it was compiled by several people, not just one. I don't always write with music in the background, however when...
The Bigfoot Case Arcane Expeditions The first book in the Oddish Questor series and a new direction for critically acclaimed children’s author S.A. Schneider The book is published by Mind Architecture Creative and is available worldwide in print and e-book format....
As many of you know I am the Secretary of the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County. We hold a writing conference every year. Our 14th will be held on 2nd May 2026 and the title is - Claiming Your Future Creativity Our presenters are experts in their field, so take...
As we celebrate National Tell a Story Day on 27th and Great Poetry Reading Day on 28th, this question arises. Why Read Books? For the consummate reader this is an easy question to answer - the love of story, the chance to 'escape' into a narrative, to indulge in a...
Is your character Suzanne Rickson a combination of real people, or not? Suzanne Rickson is inspired by my mother. While planning my first mystery novel and searching for ideas, I visited my parents at their retirement community on the West Coast of British Columbia....
Teen Literacy Day encourages younger people to read books and raises awareness for teenagers to be interested in reading more. Unfortuantely, teenagers are reading less and less and this is evident statistically: STATICS Back in 1980, 60% of high school seniors read...