Journal

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How to Publish & Not Perish

How to Publish & Not Perish

I recently guested as an Indie author/publisher on a Publishing Panel for Toronto East End Writers 20th Anniversary Celebration, along with True Crime Writer Nate Hendley, Blue Denim Press Publisher Shane Joseph, and historical fiction author Tom Taylor as moderator....

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Riding the Writer’s Roller Coaster

Riding the Writer’s Roller Coaster

Writing is like most other jobs except the work is so tied to your sense of self, it can turn into an emotional roller coaster. One minute you're euphoric; the next you're a trainwreck. You spend hours, weeks, and years writing a book, and then move onto the...

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So, You Want to Indie Publish! (Part 2)

So, You Want to Indie Publish! (Part 2)

Our Publishing Panel is gathering Wednesday May 26 for the East End Writers - 20th Anniversary Celebration. You can access it here through Facebook. The event runs from 4-6pm PST and our panel comes up for the last half hour. After my Lulu foray — which I honestly...

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So, You Want to Indie Publish! (Part 1)

So, You Want to Indie Publish! (Part 1)

SiWC Book Fair 2018 The topic of Self or Independent Publishing has been coming up frequently for me lately. In fact, I’m sitting on a panel for Toronto’s East End Writers Group on May 26. They're celebrating their 20th Anniversary and invited me to participate as an...

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Talking Writing Process on Pen for Hire

Talking Writing Process on Pen for Hire

This is a wonderful video interview I just did with Nico Pengin on Pen for Hire. Nico was such a great host and asked just the right questions. It helps that we are both INFP personality types and understand each other!

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