I’m delighted by the response to the launch of my Horror Flying Youtube series, where creators of horror and dark literature take their fans on a “horriflying” adventure!
In our first episode, Colleen Anderson takes one of her fans flying over her home-town of Vancouver.
Colleen is an award-wining author and poet who has been published in 7 countries and is the winner of the Rhysling award. Experience the adventure and learn a little more about Colleen.
I was super excited to record/host/moderate a panel for attendees of Virtual StokerCon 2025 with author & editor Dan Franklin, author Erin MacNair, author Premee Mohamed, author Steven James, and author & publisher Alan Lastufka.
In folklore, crossroads represent a place betwixt and between where paranormal events take place. In the ever-evolving publishing industry, deciding which avenue to pursue can feel like facing such a crossroad. Publishing in literary vs. genre magazines & anthologies, contest & award wins, Kickstarter, indie, traditional, and hybrid publishing… these are just a few paths available. How do you decide which road to choose? And how can success be defined, when down some paths, selling 1,000 copies of a novel is a huge win while down others, that’s a failure? Be inspired and uplifted by unique industry insights from panelists who are successfully travelling different publishing roads: an award-winning small press publisher, an emerging short story writer published alongside Joyce Carol Oates and Stephen Graham Jones, an acclaimed author/poet/freelance editor, a critically acclaimed author with over 1 million copies sold of 20+ books, and a Nebula, World Fantasy, and Ignyte award-winning eldritch writer-monster!
I’m delighted to join fellow panellists B.C. Bull, James Chambers, Douglas Ford, Christopher Hawkins, and Carol Gyzander to share what we’ve learned from building and participating in chapters, including what’s worked, what to avoid, and how to get the most from your involvement.
As co-chair of the Vancouver Chapter of the Horror Writers Association, I was very pleased to be invited to host a table at the super fun Here Be Dragons mini-convention held at the British Columbia Institute of Technology!
Eldritch and evil beings that most adventurers wish to avoid, from ghosts and vampires to the terrors beyond the stars and the dark gods lurking in the deep–that’s what fellow authors Linda DeMeulemeester, Peter Darbyshire, Don DeBrandt and George Tufnail discussed on this lively panel I thoroughly enjoyed moderating!
Thanks to panellists George Tufnail, Ziggy Shutz, and Brad Finlayson, I enjoyed moderating a stimulating discussion November 23, 2024 on bizarre environments, from sentient terrain to alien ecosystems, and unseen exploration hazards, such as paranormal threats, psychic influences, and human error. (Photo of attending members of the Greater Vancouver Horror Writers Association: Konn Lavery, Linda Demeulemeester, and me!)
I really enjoyed moderating this thought-provoking panel on Building Fantasy Worlds: Escaping Western Europe with fellow writers Ziggy Schutz, Bonnie Jacoby, Wren Handman, and Beth Wagner at Vancouver’s Here Be Dragon mini-convention.
I was delighted to be asked to attend this convention November 23, held at the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Organized by the West Coast Science Fiction Association, the con celebrated the spirit of exploration and discovery for fans of speculative fiction, and the panel I was asked to speak on explored why dragons are found in so many cultures and places, why they’re both revered and feared, and what makes them the symbol of what lies beyond the edges of explored territory.
On Sunday June 2 at 9a.m. I look forward to discussing how to uncover the secrets to crafting authentic and chilling horror stories with fellow panelists! We’ll explore the research methods and resources that can elevate your writing, from historical events and folklore to true crime and the darkest corners of human psychology. Learn how to unearth the details that will terrify and captivate your readers.
I’m super excited to join a panel of great writers on Friday, May 31 in San Diego! Connect & Improve: The Benefits of Critique Groups will be a panel that delves into the invaluable support, feedback, and camaraderie critique groups offer as we discuss how they can help you refine your writing skills and foster growth through constructive criticism and collaborative brainstorming. At the end of the discussion, we’ll facilitate on-the-spot formation of critique groups for interested attendees.
