Book Chat with the Manitoba Writers’ Guild

Book Chat with the Manitoba Writers’ Guild

Autumn has begun and that back-to-school spirit is in the air. After a break in July, I’m back in my office writing the second half of a second novel that I haven’t settled on a title for yet. It’s difficult coming back from a break, even if you...
One literary book review in Canada

One literary book review in Canada

First, you should know that the experience of being reviewed doesn’t even start with a book review. You can write a novel, have it published with a traditional publisher, have a book launch, hit “best-seller” status at the largest independent bookstore in Canada and...
Kibera is someone’s home

Kibera is someone’s home

Kibera is one of Africa’s largest slums. It resides in the Kenya’s capitol, Nairobi. I went to Nairobi about five years ago (it’s now spring, 2021) to research the area and the history so that Bombing the moon would convey an authentic and a realistic depiction of the...