1. How did the idea for the Thyrein’s Galactic Wall Series come about? Thyrein's Galactic Wall was born in my classroom. I taught 6th grade English language arts and social studies for 15 years. The curriculum in social studies was...
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...
We all know the saying 'you can't judge a book by its cover' - however, it is the cover that initially attracts a reader to pick up our book. Choosing the 'correct' colour for your book cover can be difficult, as it will subconsciously give an impression of the...
1. My inspiration for "Sounds Fishy" just came from jostling ideas around in my head. I tend to come up with some odd, humorous ideas with relative ease, so this concept was pretty tame by most standards. However, when I thought about a space crew flying around, it...
1. What drew you to write your first fantasy story? Believe it or not, it was a picture I made from a picture application of me with a dragon next to me. I wrote a short catchy phrase that I only later learned was a 'blurb' I still use on...
With a multiple of genres in my repertoire, I have utilized several book cover illustrators to achieve the best cover for each book. All of them have a unique style and process for creating the images. As an author the book cover is a vital tool to attract our...
I was delighted to be interviewed on Writers Corner Live TV Show on Sunday. It was an early start 7 am so if you missed it (you were probably sleeping!) here it is. https://www.facebook.com/WritersCornerLive/videos/445917263722961 I talked about Life in Slake Patch...
I'm so excited to share the new cover for my speculative fiction novel, Life in Slake Patch. Isn't it beautiful? This is how I see Evan and Kate in the story. I love her expression of strength and determination. You can see how much Evan adores her by his gaze. Thanks...
With the change to autumn/fall, I begin to think about my little monster, Rumble, and thoughts of Halloween. With the current restrictions, I am unable to hold the annual Rumble's First Scare colouring contest, which is such a shame. The entries are always so good. As...