Writer of Speculative Fiction
I’m delighted to announce that I have a new story in an anthology of Canadian sci-fi. “Read-Only Memory” is a cyberpunk-ish story about downloading other people’s experiences into your head.
It’s such a thrill to be published alongside Canadian sci-fi luminaries like Spider Robinson, Robert J. Sawyer, and Élisabeth Vonarburg.
My social media/war story, “Headshot,” is in a new anthology of stories from Terraform. It’s always a thrill to see one of my stories in print alongside the work of many of my literary heroes. This anthology includes Cory Doctorow, Jeff VanderMeer, and Omar El Akkad – as well as a few people I have long admired but I didn’t expect to see in a sci-fi anthology, like architecture blogger Geoff Manaugh and interactive fiction genius Porpentine Charity Heartscape.
Terraform: Watch/Worlds/Burn is available now!
My first book was published one year ago today! Happy birthday to The World of Dew and Other Stories.
I’m teaching a session of this Creative Writing camp over March break (March 14-18). It’s organized by the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia and features a different instructor every morning. Topics will range from graphic novels to sci-fi and fantasy. A great opportunity for kids aged 8-12 who are keen on writing. You can sign up here: https://writers.ns.ca/…/writers-in-the-schools/day-camps/
I’m happy to announce that I’m teaching a new course for the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia. In May 2022, I’ll be leading a 4-week workshop on writing sci-fi and fantasy short stories. You can register here:
Course Description: In this 4-week workshop, students will learn how to craft speculative fiction (SF) short stories—with a focus on the elements that are specific to speculative fiction: setting and worldbuilding, suspension-of-disbelief, introducing readers to unfamiliar concepts, and the unique challenges of characterization in SF stories. The workshop will also include an overview of SF markets and offer tips on publishing sci-fi and fantasy stories.
Recommended experience level: New and emerging writers
Location: Zoom
Dates of 4-week workshop: Wednesdays, May 4 + May 11 + May 18 + May 25, 2022 (7:00pm to 9:00pm Atlantic)
Non-member price: $214 (includes 2022 General Membership in WFNS)
2022 member price: $149