Sometimes, I don’t want to share the ideas in my head. When I find myself thinking about new characters – and potentially a new story to write – I have the greatest, liveliest movie going in my head. Sometimes, it’s infinitely better than just about anything I have read. Remember – I said just about anything…lol I love seeing the stories come alive for me. As the characters start to take shape and they begin to start talking to me,…..
So a few weeks ago, I received my very first royalties cheque. I briefly considered never cashing it and putting in a frame, but my desire to pay down my debt load just a little bit more (and really, it wasn’t a great deal of money) won out in the end. I’m sure it will come as no big surprise when I tell you that I don’t write to become rich and famous. That’s never been my style, and if…..
Change. Everybody is familiar with the concept of change, and we all realize that it’s one of the few things that is inevitable – and really necessary for our survival as human beings. In most cases, the change is so slight it’s not perceptible for many years. In some cases, the change may seem like it’s been coming for a long time, but its impact will be felt quickly. This week, the ice road from Inuvik (where I live) to…..