Journal

Browse here for posts related to all aspects of my writing life including

events, news, travel, research, mythology, and musings.

ChatGPT Reviews My First Novel and Scores Big!

ChatGPT Reviews My First Novel and Scores Big!

Alright. I had to do it, With all the hype about AI, and particularly, this bot, I had to see what it would say about my first novel, To Charm a Killer. As most people know, I'm a book reviewer, and I was curious how this new intelligent writer could help me out. Is...

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When Mythology Marries Psychology No One is Safe

When Mythology Marries Psychology No One is Safe

Creating this book list was much harder than it looks. First, I had to choose books that had a similar bent to my own book, To Charm a Killer. Then I had to craft a short review to introduce each story in the light of the overarching theme. It had been so long since...

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Anne Emery. One of Canada’s Finest Mystery Writers

Anne Emery. One of Canada’s Finest Mystery Writers

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Anne Emery's latest Irish novel, Fenian Street. You can read the full review in my Reviews. I reached out to Anne with some questions, and she graciously answered them in the following interview. I’ve set...

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I Read Canadian with Love

I Read Canadian with Love

I read Canadian because Canadian writers are among the best in the world. I also review Canadian authors almost exclusively. I once read a post where someone wrote that there were no good Canadian authors. That just set me on a mission to prove them wrong. Still, a...

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Creating My First Book Trailer

Many authors are offering trailers of their books these days. It's an entertaining way to introduce readers to your story in less than sixty seconds, using just a few key images, select quotations, and music. But how do you do it? There are a couple of ways to go...

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