“Unlocking” shortlisted for Trade Fiction Book of the Year!

I am completely stunned and so excited that “Unlocking” is a finalist at the 2022 Alberta Book Publishing Awards for Trade Fiction Book of the Year (and in *such* good company with Barb Howard, Dawn Dumont, and Karen Hofmann)  I can’t say thank you enough to the jury and to everyone who has read this weird little book in the past year  Click here to … Continue reading “Unlocking” shortlisted for Trade Fiction Book of the Year!

“I know something you don’t know” is officially available

Good news! My debut poetry collection I know something you don’t know is officially published and available for purchase! You can find it at online and in store at:Shelf Life BooksPages on KensingtonThe Next PageChapters/IndigoAmazonand directly from the publisher! You can also add it to your TBR on 49th Shelf and Goodreads and leave a review when you’re done! Copies will also be available through … Continue reading “I know something you don’t know” is officially available

** POSTPONED Book launch: I know something you don’t know

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. Join me as I launch my debut poetry collection “I know something you don’t know” (Gordon Hill Press). The evening will feature a reading from the author and special guests (TBA). There will be snacks, celebration, and witchy poems! March 31, 2020Shelf Life Books1302 4 St … Continue reading ** POSTPONED Book launch: I know something you don’t know

Writing the year away

This was a huge writing year for me. I published a chapbook with a press that I love, I published poetry and fiction in some of my dream journals, I’ve got some exciting collaborations coming up, and some big projects I hope to finish this next year. 2018 in review: I published a chapbook and hosted my first launch that was for my own work. … Continue reading Writing the year away

Review: Life After Life

“I feel as if I’m waiting for something dreadful to happen, and then I realize it already has.”  I haven’t posted any reviews in a while because I’ve been busy with practicum, grad school applications, and trying to rewrite a novel on a tight deadline. I have, however, found time to read some amazing books that have kept me sane over the past few weeks.  … Continue reading Review: Life After Life

Books for a Haunting: Scary books for October

I’ve always loved creepy books and so October is my favourite month for reading. Here are some of my favourite creepy books and collections to get you through October. The Haunting of Hill House (Shirley Jackson)  The Haunting of Hill House is a scary classic that I’ve loved for so many years. After reading The Lottery as a kid, I fell in love with all … Continue reading Books for a Haunting: Scary books for October