It's been a full, long summer, both productive and relaxing... still in progress. Aside from a bounty of pleasure in nature, with friends, and making music, here's a brief recap of news on the writing front. First, a view of my outdoor office: Conference and Kootenays Book Tour Next week…
3-Way Book Launch in Victoria, 27 June
Prolific author Dave Duncan celebrates his 50th novel (The Eye of Strife) in a 3-way book launch and reading in Victoria on Saturday, 27 June. The best-selling fantasy writer is joined by Paula Johanson, whose biography of hockey legend King Kwong is her 30th book. I will read from Hunter’s…
Root and Branch
From the writer’s journal, February 2015 The challenge is to keep it simple. On retreat here in Thailand, I have only my own schedule, minimalist with its morning ritual and daily editing quota, to maintain. Then there is the hovering push toward book launch on March 1. After that, the…
Review of The Circle, by Dave Eggers
The Circle, by Dave Eggers (note: spoiler alert!) It’s funny, after reading this book I have mixed feelings about posting a review. Part of the genius of The Circle is putting the main character (Mae) in a position we are progressively drawn to question. At the end we must, like…
