Little stories big truths: Flash CNF workshop May 15th
Little stories that pack a punch! We’ll look at examples, do writing exercises & explore the exciting flash creative non-fiction form. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/149271736783
Writing & resilience
A three part workshop on building self-care, courage & resilience into your writing practice. This workshop series provides: Space & encouragement for your creativity Writing time & prompts Strategies for working through tough stuff Readings & […]
Little Fiction | Big Truths – “Millions”
 My piece “Millions” is now available in the amazing (and free!)  flash non-fiction issue of Little Fiction | Big Truth. Packed with little stories about big moments, it’s a real honour to keep such great […]
My tattoo story
Red Star Tattoo, the title of my memoir comes from the time I spent as a teenage radical. Some of the founding members inside the secret revolutionary organization I’d joined had home-made red star tattoos. And […]
Teaching + coaching
I’m a creative late bloomer who loves helping people find their voice. I’ve taught workshops for SFU Writer’s Studio, Royal City Literary Arts Society and other organizations. I host Truthful Tuesdays workshops & Writing the Sound […]
Brevity blog – What I learned about writing from dog training
“Here is a thing you should know about me. Sooner or later it will all come back to dogs….” Read about how what I learned in dog training class helped my writing class on the Brevity […]
Truthful Tuesdays
Join me for these free workshops where we explore the revolutionary act of telling your own stories. In each session I explore a topic in creative non-fiction. Workshops are one and half hours long. I am […]
Radio & Podcasts
CBC On the Coast Radio Interview January 11 2016 RoundHouse Radio Interview January 12 2016 CJOB 680 Radio Interview January 14 2016 Sirius FM The Charles Ader Show January 14 2016 CJAD 800 Radio Interview January […]
Video Interviews
Global morning Monday February 1st 2016 TVO The Agenda
BBC Interview
Asked to prove my loyalty with murder BBC News Outlook