Introducing authoress Brittni Brinn! I am a happy to share this interview with her – with you! And share information about Brittni’s upcoming book launch – because it’s something to celebrate! The Patch Project is Brittin’s first published novel. Here’s a brief synopsis: “When most of the world inexplicably disappears overnight, only small patches of … Continue reading
Some days I spend hours on the phone. Like, dial a phone number. Hear the ringing. Wait for the person on the other end to pick up. I make calls from a landline – remember those?! We still have a landline so there’s always a phone home with the kids, but it’s also because I’ve … Continue reading
Grant applications are never simple. They take long to put together. We have to use a different language when answering the questions. We have to ask friends for letters of support and/or reference. We have to pay for photocopying and postage. (Yes, some granters are attempting to shift away from postage and go ‘all digital’ … Continue reading
Happy Family Day Weekend! I’ve written a blog for the League of Canadian Poets with some fun writing ideas for you and your family to try on the upcoming holiday! Or any day…for that matter! Enjoy! WRITING PROMPTS – The Writing Parent Blog SENDING LOVE FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS! Continue reading
Today I’m writing about the parts of the writing process that bring on a major case of the Despise-Its. These are the parts of the writing process that erupt like angry volcanos. The parts of the writing process when you just. can’t. love. the. words. When you DESPISE every ounce of your project. When you … Continue reading
This time of year is hard for me. I’m tired – but not regular tired – shall I call it Winter-tired? My bones don’t want to work with my muscles to do anything. My brain is a mess. My heart is heavy. As beautiful as this seemingly continuously falling snow is…my eyes see it but … Continue reading
I had to (wanted to) write a short review/commentary on a friend’s poetry book. This is what happened in my head when I knew it was time to get to writing it. ME I have to write that review, you guys. VOICE 1 Not now. You have to do the dishes, change the laundry, sweep … Continue reading
