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Writing a novel is hard but familiar work for me. Creating a conference? That’s a whole ‘nother thing.

The host of the Bookmarkable podcast, Fiona Jackson, read The Broken Places and invited me to be the first author on her show.

On May 15, 2025, at 7pm (Pacific), explore Writing the Breakout Novel by Donald Maass, my favourite book on the craft of writing.

Drop by the Capilano Library in Edgemont Village (North Van) on Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2:00-4:00pm, where I’ll host a special book club featuring The Broken Places.

In 2025, when books, topics, words, historical records, and human rights and freedoms are being banned and destroyed daily in the United States, Freedom to Read Week feels more vital than ever.

Thank you to The Seaboard Review for the warm, detailed coverage of Uncontrolled Flight.

I have two Uncontrolled Flight readings in the Vancouver area this month. Both are free and open to all.

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.