On Alternative Reading
On Alternative Reading It’s a small niche and is outside the mainstream, but I’ve been giving a lot of thought to alternative reading and how important it is. It’s the…
On Ten Books
On Ten Books Every writer loves to read, so here are ten of my favorite books in no particular order and, yes, there’s even a kids one in there, too.…
The Redsaw Origin and How I Write Supervillains
The Redsaw Origin and How I Write Supervillains Note: This post on how I write supervillains was originally published on Jeffrey Allen Davis’s blog Disclaimer: The following article is meant…
Why the Standard “Author Platform” Doesn’t Work
Why the Standard “Author Platform” Doesn’t Work This article was originally published June 5, 2017 on the Operation Awesome Blog. All right, let’s talk straight. Specifically, let’s talk author platforms.…
Checking In – Work Block
This is a note to let you know I’m still alive albeit working hard down in the mines. The picture you see is the current art table complete with stimulants…
Axiom-man/Auroraman: Frozen Storm Kickstarter Update
Update on the Axiom-man/Auroraman: Frozen Storm Kickstarter: Jeff Burton and I are amazed at how much support this project has received. Not only are we closing in on a third…
Canister X Book Review #20: Coke Machine Glow by Gordon Downie
Coke Machine Glowby Gordon Downie5 out of 5 Aside from being a major Tragically Hip fan–and aside from being a fan of Gord’s solo album of which this poetry book…
Why You Need a Newsletter
Why You Need a Newsletter This article was originally published November 28, 2016 on the Operation Awesome Blog. The Internet is a painfully crowded place, especially these days. I remember…
Double Trouble Again! Coles Kildonan Place Book Signing
I will be signing not one, but two, books at Coles Bookstore in Kildonan Place Mall here in Winnipeg on March 25 from 1 to 3pm. It’s a Saturday. Mark…
5 Books that have Influenced me as a Writer
5 Books that have Influenced me as a Writer Like all writers, I’ve read countless books over the years. Some were awesome, some so-so, and even the ones that weren’t…