Category: Literature

The Greatest Song of the Past Decade

Ten years ago, a song came out that has not been equalled in the decade since. In the last ten years, we’ve had a pandemic. ...

Songs from 2024 You’ll Never Hear on the Radio

Writer brain dislikes sleep and loves coffee, even though writer body likes rest and is positive that caffeine is bad. What are you going to ...

A Deep Double Feature

Talking about movies released in the late 90’s is like being in the 80’s and referencing entertainment from 1960. It’s deeply weird. We’re too serious. ...

Freefall Magazine Contest Wins

I’ll never know how to properly talk about myself, but here goes. Great thanks to Freefall Magazine, subtitled ‘Canada’s Magazine of Exquisite Writing’ (love that!) ...

I Am a Writer to… What?

I have proof. I wrote a story called ‘Cavegirl’. It was inspired by a trip to New York City, and specifically by the rocks that ...

Anti-Chafing Cream is the New Sunscreen

I feel like when you write, you should write on multiple levels. So, in this post, I’m covering the intensely personal in terms of skin ...

The Reach – Winner of Boulevard’s 2022 Short Fiction Contest for Emerging Writers

Boulevard’s selection of this story for the noted award is a turning point for me. As of today, the story remains published on Boulevard’s website ...

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga – A Review

I didn’t need a Furiosa movie. I loved Mad Max: Fury Road. The visuals, the world-building, the creativity, all on a scale that was hard ...

A Couple of Live Readings

Hi all, June 10th at 6 pm in Toronto, per the above, I’m going to be doing a reading. I have no idea what I’m ...

Masters Review Short Story Award for New Writers Shortlist

Feeling the depths of jet lag at the moment, but I know it will pass. Sitting in a coffee shop… drinking coffee. It’s a remedy. ...