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2010 Redux
Now that we’re a few weeks into 2011, I’ve had some time to reflect on 2010. Like many freelancers, I worried that I’d finally take a hit because of the downturn, but I was pleasantly surprised. I’ve gained a couple new clients, branched out into some new publications (and snagged some great national clips), and [...]
Read More...New stories in Alberta Home
As a fairly new homeowner (it’s been about three years), I’m fairly obsessed with our house. I watch home shows (namely Divine Design and Love It or List It) and read home mags like they’re going out of style. We don’t have a huge budget for renos and interior design, but we’ve done some fun [...]
Read More...July stories
While I was away, I had a couple features printed. The July issue of Avenue Edmonton includes a Style Q & A of Edmonton Eskimos quarterback Ricky Ray who is one of the friendliest and most down-to-earth human beings I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with lately. A real treat to interview. My other feature [...]
Read More...Back from UBC, bright-eyed and bushy tailed
Just got back from Vancouver, B.C., where I completed my first summer residency for the my creative writing MFA program at the University of British Columbia. The program offers both residential and optional-residency streams; since I live in Edmonton, I’m doing the latter. Most of my classes are done online but, each summer, I can [...]
Read More...First story in Maclean’s!
In this issue of Maclean’s, on p.46, you will find my first story for Maclean’s. The article examines complaints made by participants of a local self-help group called Personal Best Seminars. For fear of spoiling the story, I won’t reveal too much here. Best to pick up a hard copy and see for yourself! While [...]
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