You might remember Andrew. Andrew emailed me again, this time to share a quote: "You've got to let it go and say it was the best I could do at that time and place in my life. You hope that the thing you're doing next is a little bit better." -Todd McFarlane Here is Katarina… Continue reading An Open Letter to Andrew, Who Just Wanted to Share a Quote
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Canada! Win a Signed Copy of Between Fire and Pines
You heard me right, fellow Canadians! You can win a signed copy of Between Fire and Pines! Why only Canadians? I'm always doing Amazon giveaways, but alas they only apply to US residents (because of course they do.) Well the joke is on them. Their copies will never be signed! Actually I guess they… Continue reading Canada! Win a Signed Copy of Between Fire and Pines
Happy New Year – Introducing the Idiomatic Podcast (Coming Soon)
I haven't met some of my closest friends in person. I've only spoken to one or two of them through Skype, and another handful on text message. But I love them.I love talking to them about writing and reading and the triumphs and failures of the craft. And for a while I've been playing with… Continue reading Happy New Year – Introducing the Idiomatic Podcast (Coming Soon)
An Open Letter to Andrew, Who Wants Me to Sign a Petition
Andrew sent me this forward. I don't think I know Andrew. I know some Andrews but I don't think I know this one. Hi, Today—just one week before the Electoral College meets to formally elect our next president—a bipartisan group of electors sent a letter to the Director of National Intelligence James Clapper demanding an… Continue reading An Open Letter to Andrew, Who Wants Me to Sign a Petition
The Code, Book 2: The Skeletal Bird – Coming Soonish
I'm not sure what it is about November. Perhaps it has something to do with NaNoWriMo, which I unfortunately bailed on this year. Or perhaps it is the fact that it is also Extra Life (which was a grand success this year.) Something about November forces my writing to a complete halt. I want to write.… Continue reading The Code, Book 2: The Skeletal Bird – Coming Soonish
An Open Letter to the BC Teachers’ Federation – A Reflection on Military “Propaganda”
Note: The following letter was forwarded to me and is reprinted here with the author's permission. The individual has asked that they remain anonymous to prevent any internal backlash. As today is Remembrance Day here in Canada, I felt obligated to reprint it today more than ever. Dear Sir or Madam, It is regrettably with… Continue reading An Open Letter to the BC Teachers’ Federation – A Reflection on Military “Propaganda”
Extra Life 2016 – Tomorrow
With 24 hours to go until game day I can't help but reflect on why on earth I would put my body through this insanity once again. Oh yes, it's no triathlon where my feet end up bloody and bruised, but it is one hell of a rough experience on the body, especially when your… Continue reading Extra Life 2016 – Tomorrow
Extra Life 2016
It's that time of year folks. Extra Life 2016 is almost upon us; 14 days and counting. Somewhere, in my brilliance, I thought I could make a $2000 goal. That was silly. I am silly. As it stands I am currently at $410 plus some change donated by my lovely coworkers. Not bad given that… Continue reading Extra Life 2016
Fractals
She was built of fractals that continued to break down, leaving behind smaller halves of the same person. Several days ago I finished the second draft of Book 2 of The Code Series. It was a little surreal. I've spoken before about earworms, and how some idea can get nestled down into your skull and refuse… Continue reading Fractals
Guest Blog – Burn the Bra Week 2
It has been a hellish two weeks at work and I completely forgot to post this. I am so, so sorry Shawna! Forgive meeeeeee! Hello to all of you Kathleen followers, I’m back! I’ve just finished week 2 of Project #FreeTheNips and I have to say, I’m becoming more and more disenchanted in many… Continue reading Guest Blog – Burn the Bra Week 2
The Code Series 