Did Deadpool leak my novel? Yes and no. Frustrated with studios stalling on his project, Canadian Ryan Reynolds admitted leaking test footage to see if audiences would respond to his work. Now, he was a movie star before this happened, and clearly I am not. But leaking my novel feels exhilarating even if no one […]

I’m now at the point of the writer’s journey where I look back at what I’ve made, and think: it’s time to get serious. But querying agents is such a bizarre feeling. It is especially weird because I have spent my career in advertising and PR, so I have won and lost many pitches over […]

I thought I would start a new series about the various festivals and conferences I have either presented at, or attended, to give insight into what happens at these various events. I’ve been surprised at how varied these events are, with some being more casual and relaxed affairs, while others have big productions and established […]

The emotional rollercoaster of academic publishing Over the past week, I’ve been thinking a lot about critical feedback. As a creative writer, I’ve developed a tough skin over the years and had my share of rejections. My work is not for everyone, and that is okay. But this past year, after attending a creative writing […]