You have written many novels, and most are time travel or sci-fi – what drew you to this specific type of genre? The easiest answer to this is to say that I was inspired by my love for Back to the Future that I saw at the drive-in theater with my parents in 1985. It...
Until the end of June, if you buy any one of my books from this incredible Edmonton bookstore, you will be entered to win this superb steampunk themed basket. The contents include a shawl, cookie tin, steampunk crow, china cup, candle, steampunk pin, clockwork...
1. How did you start your journey into a bricks & mortar bookstore? I began by resurrecting and researching an idea that had been brewing in my mind for many years: a mobile used bookshop. In time, and with a lot of work, the book mobile became a reality. I...
Today's question is: What steps do you take for a book launch? Obviously, there are a multitude of on-line tips and many books & blogs covering this topic but have you found a creative way to get your new book noticed? My new novella, Rython Legacy will be...
This week's question is: How do you prepare for an author reading? I have a reading with several other authors this Saturday for Bookstore Romance Day, so have prepared a gift basket, gathered not only the book I will be reading from but also most of my other...
Tuesday is the date of my writing group's meeting. Due to my on the spur of the moment road trip last month, I missed the last one - this doesn't happen very often but a whole three days of writing, fantastic scenery and great companionship cannot be taken...
After a quiet weekend dabbling in a manuscript and reading, this week I have a couple of writing related events. The first is a workshop organized through my writing group. It is an interesting theme and I'm sure we will have fun with it. How can I add wine or alcohol...
Shock up shock I have no events this week - wow that doesn't happen often. Now what to do with all this 'free' time? Well writing of course. I will meet up with an author friend later in the week and probably 'escape' to the library one night for uninterrupted writing...
After a busy weekend, I am now into Board meeting week! Firstly, Tuesday will be with the Writers Foundation of Strathcona County meeting. We have our annual Words in the Park to plan and organize for 30th September, this will be our 10th year! So we are endeavoring...