If you aren't a Twitter follower, here are some of my more popular tweets. I'm staring at my pantry which is bursting with boxes of Fruit Loops and Frosted Mini Wheats. Just maybe I directed my early pandemic shopping on the wrong items. Have you tried quarantine coffee yet? It's similar to regular coffee. It's … Continue reading Twitter Update

I thought I would recap the first half of 2020 - the year dedicated to Satan! I'm sure everyone can relate to this inspirational six months. January The year started off splendidly. So full of promise and adventure. So, we thought. Shortly after New Year, we left for a cruise around South America and to … Continue reading 2020 – So Far, So Good

I doubt anything induces anxiety for writers more than querying. Let’s face it, writing and editing are much more rewarding. Many writers find the continuous stream of rejections chips away at one’s confidence. But if you approach querying properly and with the right attitude, you will increase your chance of being successful. The query letter … Continue reading The Art of Querying

I find Zoom to be a popular and useful app when you have to social distance. But I suggest that when using Zoom, you keep your door shut so that the in the background, your work colleagues and friends don't get to see a family member walk by wrapped in a towel after a shower. … Continue reading Ten Things I’ve Learned During The Pandemic

  Let’s be frank. Canadians have a reputation for being nice. We say sorry a lot. This is a great country to live in but we don’t like to rub it in people’s faces. We certainly don’t need to wear hats reminding each of it either. Want to how nice Canadians are? On Easter, some … Continue reading Canadians Rule When It Comes To Social Distancing

Quarantine Day #1:  I was told that as a high risk person, I would have to remain in quarantine until the end of the pandemic. I head to the supermarket to buy several months of toilet paper and other essential goods. I buy a two-year supply of m&m's to be sure I don't run out. … Continue reading My Quarantine Diary

The coronavirus pandemic has hit North America. Everything is shutting down. No one is getting bumped off flights anymore because planes are flying half filled. Sports arenas and stadiums, public schools and universities, concerts halls and venues, the Canadian Parliament, even Toronto's CN Tower! But you know what's not empty? Costco, Walmart, supermarkets and pharmacies. … Continue reading Toilet Paper Madness

My interview on the Writers for Readers show on 102.7 CHOP FM radio. I discuss my latest novel, my writing process, inspirations and how I started writing satire. Thanks to Gary Johnson for a great interview. My interview begins at the 35 minute point.

I find it difficult to put into words my recent voyage to Antarctica, which literally is the "End of the World." It was the last continent to be explored and still holds great interest to the scientific community. James Cook is credited with discovering the existence of Antarctica although the first landing was a century … Continue reading My Trip To The End Of The World