Category: Short Story
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
‘Perfect Little Angels’ by Vincent Anioke: A Review
In my writing life, I do things alone. I’m solitary, and reclusive, and then wonder why I feel forgotten at times. Do you ever feel ...
Urban Hymns
It’s pernicious, the way we think on memory. I like to make things up and insert them into the past. Some people call that fraud. ...