And it’s a triple lift if you’re an indie author Writing a book series no one asked for may be one of the most massive creative commitments on Earth. And that’s especially true for indie authors. Collaborative art projects—film, television, theatre, etc.—strike me as equally bonkers in terms of their ambition. You get a lot […]
Creative working in 2023? You may be overdue for serious renewal The first signal from the Velvet Ditch is subtle. As usual, I misread it. Gradually, I notice my morning writing is bogged down in tedium. I’m not progressing at my usual pace. Checklist items remain unchecked. The growing list fills me with dread instead […]
Lindsey Lerner, host of the Learning with Lerner Podcast, invited me on her show to talk about being a self-published author and marketing consultant. Since this show involves both work me and writing me, the interview is attributed to my full name. We will pretend it’s E. M. Williams as usual. My pseudonym is more […]
The bodies at funerals are gone. They were there when my grandparents and a school friend died in the 90s: open casket, Sunday best, a familiar face subtly altered by embalming fluid and makeup. Disturbing and uncomfortable, yes. Particularly in the latter case. Aaron was run over in front of his high school. An older student […]
Katie Woodruff, host of the Abundantly Aware Podcast, invited me on her show to talk about being a self-published author and working with creativity as an artist. We recorded the episode in February 2022 and it aired on March 9, 2023. Here’s where you can listen: On the Abundantly Aware podcast, Katie Woodruff explores how […]
The Thinking About Podcast invited me to talk about my writing life and being a self-published author. I was thrilled to be asked. The wonderful Kirsti McNabney hosts this show, which gets her audience thinking about interesting topics. We recorded the episode back in November 2022, but it aired February 7, 2023. Here’s where you […]
In December 2022, Chaos Calling got a Kirkus Review. It’s my first review from an industry trade publication as a published author. It’s a huge milestone for me and the series! You can read the full review on the Kirkus website. What, what is a Kirkus Review? The three trade publications that cover books are […]
I attended New York Comic Con (#NYCC) for the first time in 2022. It was a huge highlight of my year, in which I also published Chaos Calling. New York City is a place I’ll visit visit for any reason. Flying there to hang out with fellow comics, movie, TV and book fans was an […]
This past September, I attended Orientation Week with the University of Waterloo’s Arts Faculty. I went back to campus to join other alumni in meeting with first-year students. There’s something special about visiting a campus in the fall. It’s always a treat to see how much the campus has changed since I graduated. I also […]
TL;DR for the impatient: Vocal Media launched a $10k fantasy prologue challenge last month. I’ve entered. You’ll find my submission, “The Adamantime Heist,” on their website. What’s Vocal? Here’s the backstory Based in New Jersey, Vocal is a competitor to Wattpad in the digital publishing space. Both companies share a similar goal: to build a […]