My MFA Journey (the Final Chapter)

Note: I’ve been writing about my journey during my MFA at the Vermont College of Fine…

My MFA Journey (Part 8)

Note: I’ve been writing about my journey during my MFA at the Vermont College of Fine…

Kan’t Draw Komics: My Precious

Who needs to hoard gold? Dragons have it all wrong. My latest comic… I’ve been having…

Join us for a Hi-Lo Author Panel

On Saturday, September 28, I’ll be at Chapters Scarborough for a hi-lo author panel with these…

My MFA Journey (Part 7)

Note: I’ve been writing about my journey during my MFA at the Vermont College of Fine…

How to Revise a Picture Book (Part 2)

During my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at the Vermont College of Fine…

My MFA Journey (Part 6)

Note: I’ve been writing about my journey during my MFA at the Vermont College of Fine…

Even More Kan’t Draw Komics

I’ve been having fun drawing my Kan’t Draw Komics, which I started because I’m a terrible artist.…

New Book Deal: My Debut Picture Book

I’m thrilled to announce that I just signed a contract with Owlkids Books for my debut…

How to Revise a Picture Book (Part 1)

As one of my many explorations during my MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults…

More Kan’t Draw Komics

I recently started Kan’t Draw Komics, and you can read my first one here. Since I…

Kan’t Draw Komics

I’ve always been a terrible artist, and here’s a story to prove it. In grade one,…

My MFA Journey (Part 5)

Note: I’ve been writing about my journey during my MFA at the Vermont College of Fine…

My Inner Critic

Thanks to author Claudia Osmond for hosting me on her REAL TALK blog. Her site is…

Young Voices Magazine 2018

Today I’m sad and proud at the same time. I’m sad because this 2018 edition of…

Ways to Grow as a Writer (Part 2): Critical Discussion

In June, I posted an article I wrote for the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators…

Workshop: Become Your Own Plot Doctor

I’m excited to be presenting at CANSCAIP‘s Packaging Your Imagination 2018 along with so many talented…

Ways to Grow as a Writer (Part 1): Critical Writing

I wrote an article for the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) about…

MY MFA Journey (Part 3)

Note: I’ve been writing about my journey during my MFA at the Vermont College of Fine…

Trying Not to Try: An Approach to Writing

I recently read a fascinating book called Trying Not to Try: The Art and Science of…

Opportunities for Teen Creators

Toronto Teen Writers and Artists/Photographers I’m thrilled to once again be a guest editor of the…