Today, my interview was posted over at Ginger Nuts of Horror.
They asked me many questions and I responded with many answers. Definitely worth reading to the end.
I was particularly enthused by their inclusion of the YouTube Video for a Tut Tut Child song.
I had planned on writing the next 2K words on the current fantasy work-in-progress. But then I got sidetracked.
Later today, I plan on attending a book launch appearance by Jason Priestly at the Indigo in the Eaton Centre in Toronto.
The event site clearly states that attendees must show proof that they’ve purchased his new book to be admitted.
So I decided to head to the Starbucks in Indigo and work there. I’d be close to the event, and I could buy the book early. Because hey, I’m a writer and we should buy books right?
Except I’ve been watching my pennies of late, so I wanted to be sure before pulling out my credit card that the book was worth reading.
I grabbed a copy of the book, scored a chair, and sat down to read the first few pages, maybe the first chapter, to get a feel for the book.
Well about fifteen minutes ago I finished the book.
It’s very well written, his recollections are interesting, and I thoroughly devoured the book.
If you’ve followed Priestly’s career at all (as an actor, producer, director, etc) then you will most likely enjoy the book. So go buy it. I even included the link for your convenience.
If you think I’m wrong and you’re mad that you wasted your pennies, feel free to slam me in the comments.
ELEMENTS: A Collection of Speculative Fiction received a starred review at Publishers weekly.
The unassuming title conceals a debut collection that highlights the author’s considerable skills…her remarkable prose and the diversity of her visions.
Great news!
Over at Tor.com, they’re running a sweepstakes to win one of three copies of Elements.
All you have to do to enter is comment on this post:
Elements Sweepstakes at Tor.com.
Sweepstakes ends at 12:00 PM ET on May 4.
Good luck!
Woohoo! The title says it all.
My guest post is live on SF Signal:
10 Ways to Keep Your SF&F-Loving Boyfriend Happy While Enjoying Your Horror Fix
Enjoy!
Found a great review yesterday for Elements
Review of Elements at Neon Literary Magazine.
This morning, before my appearance at Chapters Newmarket at 1PM, I posted photos to the Elements Facebook Page.
I’ve been busy with behind-the-scenes promotional tasks for Elements.
My book launch at Bakka Phoenix Books was so much fun last Saturday, April 19th. I’ll post photos to Facebook soon.
Speaking of Facebook, visit the Elements page for details on the CHAPTERS launches in Barrie (Saturday, April 26th) and Newmarket (Sunday, April 27th) this weekend.
On the interview front, The Qwillery asked me some great questions.
As an added bonus, SF Signal linked to the interview in their April 22 post.
I will post links to the other items I’ve been working on here as they become available.
Since my beloved Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t make the playoffs for the Stanley Cup, I’ve been browsing the teams that did.
Many of you might be wondering if I’ll support the Montreal Canadienes since they’re the only Canadian team to make the playoffs. I’ve tried a couple of times, but it’s a tough pill to swallow for a Leafs fan. Maybe if they make the final round…I’ll keep you posted.
For now, I’ve been cheering for the Columbus Blue Jackets. They’re fast, motivated, with great defense and devoted fans. You can expect plenty of #CBJ #BattleOn action on my Twitter feed.
It’s hard to cheer against the Pittsburgh Penguins since I admire Sydney Crosby, so this #CBJ alliance is a rather fragile one.
Tons of ELEMENTS news.
There’s an interview of me in the Kitchener Citizen this month (on page 20).
I posted photos…
from the EDGE double book launch for ELEMENTS and THE MILKMAN (by Michael J. Martineck) at Ad Astra convention on April 5th.
and
from the ELEMENTS launch at Chapters Waterloo on April 12th.
Mark. T. Barnes, a talented fantasy author (based out of Sydney Australia) hosted my guest post blog today (April 11th).
10 Reasons Short Stories are Sharks not Guppies.
And for those of you who are local, don’t forget about my book launch at Chapters Waterloo tomorrow (April 12th) at 1PM.
Ad Astra Convention is THIS WEEKEND!!
…so my blogging and posting might be a little on the light side. I’ll be tweeting as long as my phone battery holds out.
I learned (from a reliable source at the convention hotel last night) that the ELEMENTS/MILKMAN launch will not be in room 1086. But it will be somewhere on the 10th floor. Follow the signs and the noise. I’m sure you’ll find us since we’ll be the ones with CAKE!!
I will be co-hosting a book launch party on Saturday night with Michael J. Martineck on Saturday night from 9PM to midnight. Please join us in celebrating the launch of…
ELEMENTS: A Collection of Speculative Fiction
and
The Milkman
We’d love it if you would RSVP via the Facebook Events page. Come for the cake, stay for the fun!
My other panels at the con are:
Saturday, Apr 5 10:00-11:00 AM The Writing Life, Ada Hoffman, Julie Czerneda, Karina Sumner-Smith, Stephanie Bedwell-Grime, Suzanne Church (Newmarket)
Saturday, Apr 5 12:00-1:00 PM READING – Writing in the ‘Loo, Marcy Italiano, Sarah Tolmie, Suzanne Church (Markham A)
Saturday, Apr 5 2:00-4:00 PM GoH + Many Other Authors Signing A mass autograph session. Bring your copies of ELEMENTS (available at the Bakka Phoenix Books table in the Dealers’ Room) to be signed (Richmond A)
Saturday, Apr 5 4:00-5:00 PM READING – Stop-Watch Gang, Ian Donald Keeling, Mike Rimar, Pippa Wysong, Stephen Kotowych, Suzanne Church (Oakridges)
I hope to see you at the party and around the convention.
