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  • Outtakes

    Outtakes
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    I told audiences how long the original submitted manuscript had been before getting to what was finally published. One version was at least 118,000 words. The manuscript that went to press was around 80,000. People were very interested to know more about some of the 40,000 words that I cut out. Read more

  • The journey is the destination

    The journey is the destination

    Well, I’m on my way. My goal is to follow Lily’s path from Alberta to Prince Rupert and connect with people in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace and Fort St. James. First, I had to get from Chilliwack to Alberta and fortuitously Tom’s uncle’s celebration of life was in Fernie in early August. What a send-off Read more

  • Poetry and Prose

    Poetry and Prose

    I’m sharing the stage with two poets in Abbotsford on July 8 and then more poets on my northern tour in August. (see dates here) What do you think of multi-genre writers? Would you read a writer’s poetry if you’ve enjoyed their novel or their non-fiction? Do you follow the type of writing or the Read more