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Each fall the free (and free-wheeling) Word Vancouver festival takes over part of the downtown. On Sep 28, I’m involved in two events at UBC Robson Square.

On August 24 (2:00–3:30pm), I’ll be at the New Westminster Public Library to share what I’ve learned about publishing, agents, marketing, and the interplay of writing and editing.

I’ll be at Indigo Park Royal, West Vancouver, on Aug 17 (1–3pm) to sign copies of Uncontrolled Flight and The Broken Places. If you’re around, come visit me!

A summer surprise for The Broken Places: making the Globe and Mail list of “Books we’re reading and loving in August.”

I was equal parts gobsmacked and honoured when, earlier this year, the Federation of BC Writers invited me to serve as their ambassador for 2024–25. Now that the announcement is official, I can share the news far and wide.

On July 5, 2024, Charlotte “Sista C” Ferrell interviewed Lisa Brideau, author of the compelling novel Adrift, and me on her weekly program, Speak Up, Listen Up, Act Upon.

What genre is your novel? I get asked that a lot, and with Uncontrolled Flight I’m never quite sure what to say.

I’m delighted to be a guest at this very civil tea party, a celebration of reading and writing—and of course, high tea—to raise funds for the Sidney LitFest.

Uncontrolled Flight lands in New Brunswick in May! I’m delighted to announce a tour through Moncton, Fredericton, and Oromocto.

On Saturday, March 23, 1:00-2:30pm, I’m giving a workshop on “show, don’t tell,” one of the most common things writers are, ahem, told to do.

On March 13, 7:00–8:00pm, acclaimed author Tara McGuire and I will be at North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Library to talk about the fusion of fact and fiction in our books.

What a treat this week to learn that not one but both of my novels are on Consumed by Ink’s list of standout reads for 2023!