YA writing tips, readings at Toronto Indigo store
Upcoming reading in Toronto June 1, Indigo Bay & Bloor.
News
How long does it take to write a novel?
How long does it take to write a novel? I provide timelines for my own novel and address an upsetting anonymous comment.
What I learned about writing YA sex on my trip to L.A.
A conference talk on writing about sex in YA made me wonder if I am copping out
The night before launch date
Reflections on the journey to becoming a published author
Pre-order bookmark offer for SAVE, ME KURT COBAIN
If you pre-order SAVE ME, KURT COBAIN from now until March 8, 2016, I’ll mail you a signed bookmark PLUS a cute sticker.
8 surprising twists on the debut novel journey
Eight surprising things about the journey to becoming a published author.
6 quick and dirty writing tips
Six quick tips to consider when revising your fiction or creative non-fiction pieces
Get over rejection. Ask me how!
When good writers get bad rejections! How to move on.
ALL THE RAGE: a review
A review of ALL THE RAGE by Courtney Summers
Damned if I do…parenting in the age of blame
How much protection is too much with kids? One thing is certain: there will be blame.
Sold on The Crossover
A few thoughts on The Crossover, Kwame Alexander’s stunning novel in verse.
Nirvana in Victoria–the show (almost) no one saw
There are few photos of the mysterious show Nirvana played in Victoria in March 1991–but here is one by Al Ford.