I recently received this picture from one of the attendees for the launch of Mythspring at the Merril Collection. That's my little girl helping me sign a copy of Mythspring.
Author’s Assistant
What the hell are the chances?
In my recent attempt to purchase the domain markladouceur.com, I found out that another Mark Ladouceur already owned it. I also found out that this other Mark Ladouceur is also a fiction writer who's published some short stories and is shopping around a first novel. What the hell are the chances of not just two… Continue reading What the hell are the chances?
Mythspring News
My uncle Danny, who came down to Ad Astra for the Mythspring launch, just let me know that the Essex public library system in Southwestern Ontario has ordered several copies of the anthology for circulation. Also, the Different Drummer book store in Burlington, Ontario has ordered copies after my mom went in to promote it… Continue reading Mythspring News
Anansi Boys
Just finished Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman today. Fun novel and a return to the same universe as American Gods, though with different characters. The mythology he went with (West Indian I think) was an interesting choice. The story centers around the conflict between two brothers, sons of the god Anansi. There are some twists,… Continue reading Anansi Boys
Ad Astra Convention
My friend John Mierau and I arrived Saturday morning at the convention after 9am. Registered and after some confusion confirmed the time and location for the reading we were giving. We collected a number of friends to attend as well as meeting up with Liz, who came separately.The reading went well enough. I read from… Continue reading Ad Astra Convention
Merrill Collection booklaunch for Mythspring
March 22 Liz and Monique and I left for Toronto, and met up with my parents and sister for a nice dinner before the launch. Realized then I had left my good pen back home. Had to borrow one out of the car. Oh well. My friend Dave was waiting for us when we got… Continue reading Merrill Collection booklaunch for Mythspring
Holy shit, I’m in a book!
Wow! My two copies of Mythspring arrived today! Which means violating one of the rules of writing and overusing exclamation marks! !!!!!!!!!!!I'm in an actual book that will be in actual bookstores!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm very happy right now, though I know it's hard for you, the casual observer, to see this. I'll even be signing copies… Continue reading Holy shit, I’m in a book!
Book Launch at Ad Astra
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
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
The Good
Though it's Valentines Day and many on my LJ friends list don't have good feelings about it, I got something that was the bright spot in my day; a home-made valentines day card from my little girl! (Made with some help from her mom) I took it in to work and have it on my… Continue reading The Good
Dispatches from Obscurity 