Heard a big sigh of relief from over the border? That's me. I went to bed around midnight, my evening spent with Peter Mansbridge asking questions, showing results, and subtly amazed people flocked to vote the Harper government out. Meanwhile, Twitter discovered Canada not only found its mind, although some Conservative stalwarts will find that … Continue reading After the Election, The NaNoWriMo Prep
I walked to the advance polling station during the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, to this song from the Captain America: The Winter Soldier called 'Taking a Stand': https://youtu.be/BHyO8ztfE8k The track played on repeat for the entire 16 minute walk, only stopping to take off my headphones for the voting process. The irony, a song from … Continue reading Music Monday: The Canadian Federal Election (#elxn42) Edition
In three days the Canadian public begins to write the final chapter of a long, weird, nail-baiting novel called The Canadian Federal Election. I like to think of it concluding volume in a trilogy I want to dub The Harperman Chronicles. It's the ultimate Canadian story about a country trying to find a soul after finding pieces of it … Continue reading When the Canadian Election Resembles the Plot of a Movie/Dystopian Novel
Another good one for NaNoWriMo Prep. Chadwick talks about setting, especially in a city one may already live in. I admit setting is a week point, and thinking about where your characters live makes your story breathe for the reader.
I had the pleasure of meeting Kelley Armstrong (Bitten). She's funny, honest, and writes enjoyable yet complex reads. It's also perfect for National Novel Writing Prep. Enjoy.
Sunday. It's a day of rest. It's a day of family. It's part of the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend. Sunday also means a 90 minute season première of The Walking Dead. Once again Rick Grimes and his group will navigate a new world with the same old human problems, but now with added flesh eaters. … Continue reading Day of the (Walking) Dead: Looking at The Walking Dead’s Upcoming Season
Take seven people of various ages, all ravenous readers, and stoked imaginations to spin 'what if' tales in prose, poetry, or tweets about a prairie city in Canada; Add one editor and a whiz with the book covers to produce the latest offering from the Off The Wall writer's group. Introducing..... Just like In the … Continue reading Off The Wall Goes AlternaPeg
Checks and Balances (See my September goals here.) September felt 'meh'. I did not accomplish what I hoped to accomplish. I kept up with Music Mondays, but my Friday feature did not debut. As for my writing goals I cleaned up my dining room table, but did not begin a revision of my last project. … Continue reading Monday Supplement: October Goals
It's October, and it means Canadian Library Month has started. Head Over Heels takes place in a library with a room of unique users. Some people may recognize the various types portrayed in the video, including a lovelorn patron, a monkey, and a guy with a gas mask. It was the 80's. I have no … Continue reading Music Monday: Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears
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