I’m almost afraid to read it today but this is it. I’ve finished the first draft of my novel. It’s actually my third novel-length manuscript but does my first, desk drawer effort, count? How about the one I wrote in my sleep for the “Three day novel contest?” This, of course, is the big one. […]
I admit it. As soon as I got back to Toronto, from vacation, I read the last Harry Potter in two days. I would have read it in one day if I weren’t such an adequate parent. Enough of that. Back to the law books and notebook. I should be writing. With my sabbatical drawing
Confession and The Evil Dead Read More »
Now reading: law books From Crime to Punishment: Third Edition.Joel E. Pink & David C. Perrier. eds. Criminal Law: Second Edition (Essentials of Canadian Law series)Kent Roach I’m researching courtroom procedure for that big climax to my YA novel. I’m a little torn between using Canadian law and procedures or something more generic. It is
From Crime to Punishment & M.G. Vassanji Read More »
I’m a fan of the The Naked Scientists podcast with Chris Smith. This is a fun, English podcast with features such as ‘kitchen science’ experiments for kids to try at home and quizzes for listeners. For weekly podcasts on Science with a more serious tone, my new favorite is Chris Smith’s Nature podcast. Many of
My friend Kristine has a new Toronto-based review blog. She intends to review many free events this summer. Kristine’s much more political than I am so you may find the perspective refreshing. greenpearreview Happy reading.