I never realized until working on a third book how important music is to me when I write something long and involved. This time around, I noticed that I seem to lock into one artist and just play them on repeat when I’m getting towards the end of the book. Sometimes it was just the rhythm of the music, and sometimes it was the themes behind the lyrics. Whatever it might have been, here are the soundtracks to the three books I’ve written or been a part of.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I went to a big book sale at the Toronto Reference Library. I love walking into that building - it’s such a huge space and a hub for weirdness and of course, full of books. I find comfort there amongst all those rows and rows of books.
When I walked into the large room where the sale was being held, I loved seeing all those people rummaging through all the piles, balancing paperbacks and hardbacks in the crooks of their arm.
Read MoreIn the living area of my apartment, there is a track lighting system with three fixtures spreading light in all directions. One of the lightbulbs burnt out. This is a problem.
Read MoreI send out a newsletter every month with information about what I’m up to. It’s fun and short and I’d like to try and interest more people to join. For the next few months, I’m going to post what I wrote in the newsletter the week after it’s sent out. You can have a look and see if this is something you might want to appear in your inbox every month. Scroll to the bottom to sign up.
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