Category Archives: Writing

Dasa Mahavidya – The Ten Great Wisdoms

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

I’m often asked about the inspiration behind my books Markswoman and Mahimata. The answer varies, because there are so many things that come to mind: the science fantasies I read as a teen; Star Trek, which aired weekly on our … Continue reading →

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New Story up at Lightspeed Magazine

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

Story Day is always a happy day! Very pleased to announce a new short story publication This Way to Paradise at Lightspeed Magazine. You can read or listen to it for free – the audio narration is by Justine Eyre. … Continue reading →

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April Reads and Updates

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

April is the cruelest month, breeding Germs in your flu-ridden house, mixing Fatigue with fever, stirring Sneezes with freezing rain. I love The Waste Land. It lends itself so beautifully to parody. But there’s another reason I’ve been thinking of … Continue reading →

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MAHIMATA Book Release Day

Posted on March 5, 2019 by

Today is the day! MAHIMATA, the sequel to MARKSWOMAN, is out in the world. The Asiana duology is complete. I am pleased and excited to share this story that I began so long ago. And also sad that it’s over. … Continue reading →

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ARCs of MAHIMATA!

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

Just to say that the ARCs of MAHIMATA have arrived, and they’re gorgeous! I am usually terrible with taking pictures, but with this cover I just could not go wrong. This photo is taken just outside the building where I … Continue reading →

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In my Craft or Sullen Art

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

It’s been a while since I wrote a post on the art and craft of writing. In fact, I’m not certain I’ve ever written such a post, and it’s been on my mind lately, especially after Can-Con last month – … Continue reading →

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Can-Con 2018, Ottawa

Posted on October 5, 2018 by

Next weekend is Can-Con, Ottawa’s annual conference on Canadian science fiction and fantasy. I’ve heard great things about this literary-focused convention, but it’s the first time I’m actually going, so I’m pretty excited! I’m in three very cool panels with … Continue reading →

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