On only the second day of 2014, I’m back at it and moving fast. I kind of have to be. I have contracts for two books to come out this year (Mik Murdoch: The Power Within, 5 Rivers Publishing & Jack Kane and the Statue of Liberty, Champagne Book Group/Burst Books) plus an anthology to put together and a possible self-published book as well. That, of course, doesn’t include writing more books and short stories, doing school visits and attending my first Calgary Young Writer’s Convention as a guest. Oh yeah…I think I might have a day job, family and podcasting to mix in as well. None of that lends itself to a slow, leisurely paced life for this year. But […]
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Tis the Season
Traditionally, this is the time of year when I get to spend time with my friends and family, have a bit of a break from the workaday life and generally, just relax. Alas, that hasn’t really been the case this year. No extra vacation time (changed job and had lots of demands on the vacation time I DID have) means I will get two days off instead of the usual nine that I like to take. My kids are getting older and have their own things to do and the weather has indeed been frightful so far this year. All that has meant no relaxation and little to no rest. Happily, I am still a long ways from saying ‘Bah […]
Read moreGet Published Episode 124 – Nila E White Talks about Lucky or Unlucky: 13 Stories of Fate
I mentioned back in early November that I had two stories coming out in two different anthologies. The first of those anthologies was titled Lucky or Unlucky: 13 Stories of Fate. I thought it would be fun to talk with Nila White who is the editor and publisher of the anthology. So on today’s show, Nila and I discuss the anthology and what went into its production. I also have to apologize. Things are pretty crazy and, as you might be able to tell from my voice, I’m sick. There won’t be a Tips and Typos section in today’s episode. Still, the conversation with Nila was great and is worth listening to. Enjoy the show. Show Notes 00:00 — […]
Read moreSick and Tired
Lately I have been having difficulty writing, editing, podcasting…well, basically doing anything but sitting and vegging out. Part of that is because I am sick and most of it is because I am tired. The combination doesn’t lend itself to creativity. That isn’t to say I’m not doing any of the aforementioned activities. Far from it. It just means that they are all much harder to do than usual. It also means that I don’t feel like I’m getting enough done every day. It will pass, of course. It always does, so for now, I’ve just to keep slogging away to get my work done. I can’t imagine I’m alone in this. 🙂
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