When I heard about Pocket Quest from some friends at the start of February, my immediate reaction was, “Crap, I don’t have time for that.” Cut to later that night, where my wife says to me: “What about snakes?” This is sort of a nonsense phrase we say to each other when it has nothing… Continue reading My first indie TTRPG is all about snakes
News
2023 in Review!
Another year done! One of my Writer Land friends, Marissa Lingen, wrote in her newsletter recently about the dissonance of seeing colleagues post their year-end wrap-ups in November, when in her case, her publishing year isn’t done yet. I totally get tackling those posts early, especially since award nominations open before the year is over (I… Continue reading 2023 in Review!
What’s New and Where I’ll Be! (Summer 2023 Edition)
It’s been a spell since I posted a big update here (although I’ve added things to my various pages above), so for anyone finding me here for the first time or coming back to check-in, here’s some updates! Catalyst won an IPPY Award!Still blown away that my debut novel Catalyst won a Bronze Medal in… Continue reading What’s New and Where I’ll Be! (Summer 2023 Edition)
Three March Book Events!
Are you in Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto? Then come see me at one of two special events! Sienna Tristen and I have a variety of things in common. We both write books. Fantasy books, even! We like to talk (all the time) about craft, storytelling, our mortal coils, being reptile parents, Outer Wilds, and more. And… Continue reading Three March Book Events!
Awards Eligibility 2022
It has been a BUSY year for Ye Olde Time Lord, complete with my debut novel and debut games publication, and a bunch of shorter works on top of it. If you’d consider the works below for your favorite SFF awards, I’d be very grateful! They’re eligible across a variety of awards, including (but not… Continue reading Awards Eligibility 2022
Catalyst = Available Now!
Apparently when your debut book comes out, things get hectic? So hectic, in fact, that I just used the same joke here as I used on my newsletter earlier this week. Quick update, after screaming about it on social media platforms dying and new: Catalyst is out in the world!!! It’s still beyond overwhelming to… Continue reading Catalyst = Available Now!
Catalyst = Coming Soon!
So it’s been a bit of a whirlwind year lately, and per usual, I’ve been slow at updating this site. Hopefully you’re subscribed to my newsletter already, but if you’re not, you can sign up here to stay current with my news. The most important of which is: my debut fantasy novel Catalyst comes out… Continue reading Catalyst = Coming Soon!
Year in Review + A Reading!
We are *so very close* to the end of 2021, folks. And honestly, this has been a bonkers year for me – not just because of ups and downs in Teacher Land and everyday life, but because this was easily my most successful year as a writer. Since there’s been a lot, here’s a rundown… Continue reading Year in Review + A Reading!
2021 Eligibility Post
Right, I realize I just announced my debut friggin’ novel BUT there’s this thing we do in Writer Land called “talk about what’s eligible for awards” and … well, I’ve been busy. There’s this automatic caveat that comes with that given, you know. Despite how chaotic and disruptive and downright horrible the past year has… Continue reading 2021 Eligibility Post
Debut Novel Coming in 2022
Big announcement time! I’ve blasted this on social media and elsewhere, but let’s make it really official. My debut fantasy novel, Catalyst, will be coming next year from Atthis Arts!!! And I’m still trying to wrap my head around that surreal announcement. Anyone who’s followed my work knows that I’ve been at this writing gig… Continue reading Debut Novel Coming in 2022