Not everyone follows me on Twitter which is cool. But those who aren’t on Twitter are missing out on some of my finer comedy moments So, today I’m posting the best of my Twitter account. There's a new internet scam going around that you need to know about. I ordered some jewelry for my wife … Continue reading The Best of Twitter (April edition)
Breakfast with Harold and Sylvia
Harold grabbed a bowl of cereal and a coffee and sat down at the table opposite Sylvia. He held the Globe and Mail which he had folded in half so that he was able to hold the newspaper with one hand and spoon cereal into his mouth with the other. "It's wonderful looking at you … Continue reading Breakfast with Harold and Sylvia
Not Exactly ‘When Harry Met Sally’
Is there anything more difficult in the entire human experience than a first date? I don't think so. I would rather face job loss, another Maple Leaf non-playoff season, blackout-inducing ice storms, a former Beatle passing away, my car dying on highway 401 or another family meeting on who hosts the next holiday dinner over … Continue reading Not Exactly ‘When Harry Met Sally’
This Is What You Get When You Solicit Free Advice
This past week I posted on Twitter a request for people to provide me with random advice for a lark. I was shocked by the response. I was a little overwhelmed when over 5,000 people left comments – from tongue in cheek advice to serious ones and everything in between. I decided to post some … Continue reading This Is What You Get When You Solicit Free Advice
I’m Sharing My Pad Thai Recipe
I enjoy cooking and consider myself to be pretty good at it. This is one of my favourite dishes and I’m posting it because I know it’s a popular one. This recipe is restaurant quality Pad Thai if you can find the ingredients. I live in a large city with many Asian supermarkets close by. … Continue reading I’m Sharing My Pad Thai Recipe
The Best of Twitter (March 2022)
Not everyone follows me on Twitter which is cool. But those who aren’t on Twitter are missing out on some of my finer comedy moments So, today I’m posting the best of my Twitter account. You can't ask Canadians, "a penny for your thoughts." We got rid of the penny in 2012. It's going to … Continue reading The Best of Twitter (March 2022)
How to Create an Author’s Press Kit
A few weeks ago, I suggested spending more time connecting with book readers and not just online with other authors. Readers hang out at libraries, bookstores, and book expos. They look for possible reading material from podcasts and articles in local newspapers. To make these connections it helps to have a press kit. Why a … Continue reading How to Create an Author’s Press Kit
The Best of Twitter
Not everyone follows me on Twitter which is cool. But those who aren't on Twitter are missing out on some of my finer comedy moments So, today I'm posting the best of my Twitter account. Wife: Is the WiFi down? Me: A little. It's been a tough couple of years. I swear to God that … Continue reading The Best of Twitter
Do You Want To Be a Social Media Influencer or a Bookseller?
The number one concern I hear from indie authors is book sales and marketing. I agree, it’s a struggle. This is my observation from chatting with others. Authors are spending so much time trying to be relevant on every social platform there is and occasionally throw money at the advertising with the hope of sales. … Continue reading Do You Want To Be a Social Media Influencer or a Bookseller?
I Don’t Have 2022 Writing Plans and That’s Fine With Me
Every year around this time, writers ask each other what their writing goals are for the coming year. I always have the same response – I got none. Some people think I’m just being contrary. I am sometimes, but not in this instance. Planning doesn’t suit my personality. I never found a plan to be … Continue reading I Don’t Have 2022 Writing Plans and That’s Fine With Me