I'll be at the Ad Astra science fiction convention again this year. But in a change from my usual status of attendee, I'll also be a participant. The convention is at the Crowne Plaza Toronto Don Valley Hotel (click for directions).The book launch for Mythspring will be held there (at least the one that doesn't… Continue reading Book Launch at Ad Astra
Category: Writing
Ad Astra Schedule
I'm actually participating this year in programming at Ad Astra this year. If you're interested here's where to find me: Sat 10:00 AM - Salon 241 - Reading Sat 12:00 PM - Colony Ballroom East - Mythspring Book Launch Sat 6:00 PM - Salon 443 - Czerneda Newsgroup Pizza Party Sun 1:00 PM - Colony… Continue reading Ad Astra Schedule
Paid!
I received the cheque on Friday for Windigo! Woohoo! The only thing left now is to see the published book in my hands. Looks like there'll be a signing at the Merril Collection in Toronto (http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/merril/home.htm ). Don't know the date yet, but I'll certainly post it once I do.
Page Proofs!
I received the page proofs for Windigo today. Page proofs are copies of the story as well as table of contents and bio with the page design in place for me to proofread and hopefully catch any errors. It looks great! I'm walking on air for the rest of the day. I think I'll have… Continue reading Page Proofs!
Writing on my lunch
For three days in a row I've escaped from my desk and spent my lunch hour working on my novel-in-progress.This is a huge benefit since I only have about two hours a night right now, and those are spent retraining for a new career.
More writing
I've managed to do a bit of writing the past two days during my lunch hour. I'm hoping I can make this a habit until the deadlines get too crazy to allow it.
Progress at long last
I was lucky enough to be off from Dec 23 to Jan 2 and spent several hours each day rewriting and revising the novel manuscript.So now I'm at page 276 of 517 (in proper MS format), just over 53% through it. I may actually finish this beast before 2006 is out. At least I hope… Continue reading Progress at long last
Contract!
The contract for Windigo arrived today! Hooray! I'm one more step towards being a published writer. Feels great! I had a celebratory beer and wrote two pages in the novel WIP.
I’m a published author! WOW!
I've finally made a sale. Actually, I made it in August, but I've been lax about updating this here page.The details, if you're interested, are:The story,Windigo, will be in the anthology Mythspring, published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside and available in Spring 2006.
Short Story Drafting
I'm slowly, oh so slowly making my way through the first draft of a short story. It's my first in a long time.Monique has found her feet, and seems to like putting her big toe in her mouth. I find it extremely cute and almost as amusing as she does.Liz and I went out alone… Continue reading Short Story Drafting
Dispatches from Obscurity 