This page focuses on my writing projects. I also write and illustrate comic panels and strips; you can find out more on my Comics page.

Do check out my list of tips and resources for young writers.

List below is not complete.

My writing-related Web sites

Inkspot (1995 - 2001):
In 1995, I created Inkspot, an online Web resource for writers that received over 300,000 page views/month. The site's primary newsletter, Inklings, was sent out by e-mail to 45,000 voluntary subscribers every two weeks. I managed approximately 20 part-time contract employees and 20 volunteers, overseeing all aspects of the business including sales, marketing, editorial, and technical.

Inkygirl (Jan.11/2003 - present)
Inkygirl is a multi-blog resource for writers who work from home. It includes a writing resource blog, telecommuting job listings for writers, and cartoons for writers.

Poetry FAQ (early 2005 - present)
A young poet's guide to poetry and poetry writing.

Books

The Writer's Online Marketplace Jan/2001, Writer's Digest Books

Aug/2006: I recently sent my fantasy novel for young people to my agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. Keep your fingers crossed for me. :-)

Current book project: Supernatural-mystery for young people. You can find out more about my progress in my personal blog, Blatherings.

Columns

Jan/2002 - present
Market Watch
WritersMarket.com, Writer's Digest Publications.
Daily publishing industry news and market updates for freelance writers.

Jan/2006-present
Will Write For Chocolate
My weekly column about freelance writing accompanies a comic strip. Published through Offpanel Productions.

Jan/2003 - present
Inkygirl
Daily weblog for writers, featuring writing-related Web resource reviews, freelance job listings, and cartoons related to the business and craft of writing.

May/2002 - Aug/2004
Press Kit: An Author's Guide To Book Promotion
Promotion tips for authors. Part of Writing-World.com.

Jan/2002 (currently on hiatus)
Songwriting Music Theory 101 (monthly)
The Muse's Muse
Fundamental music theory from a songwriter's perspective.

1996-present
Blatherings (varies)
Daily online personal essay.

Mar/1996 - Apr/2000
Editor Ink
Inkspot (site used to be http://www.inkspot.com, now defunct)

Short pieces

Approx. 150 articles for Inkspot and Inklings over six years.

blogTO articles: Dark Horse Espresso Bar, Pho Vietnam: Comfort In A Bowl, Patricia Storms: Illustrator, Cartoonist and Creative Dynamo, Amaya the Indian Room: A Refreshing Take On Indian Fare, Liam O'Donnell on Graphic Novels and Writing For Children, Raccoon-proof Green Bins: Fact or Fiction?, Nicholas Kennedy and the Black Art Of Letterpress, Relay For Life 2007, Patisserie La Cigogne: Baking While You Sleep, Dead Things ON Sticks: Denis McGrath, Chai: Healthy Choices On Bayview.

National Post. Dark Horse Espresso Bar, Wed. July 11th, pg A13.

National Post. Amaya The Indian Room, Wed. July 4th, 2007. Restaurant review: Amaya the Indian Room.



National Post. Made While You Sleep, Wed. June 20th. Restaurant review: Patisserie La Cigogne.

2006 Year In Review. Writer's Digest Magazine, Special Issue.

Editor's Roundtable: Writing For The Big Webzines. Writer's Digest magazine, Jan/Feb 2007.

Aurora Borealis: Mysterious Lights In The Sky. Country Connections, Fall/2006. Print magazine.

Before You Apply For An Online Job Listing. Vision.

2005 Year In Review. Writer's Digest Writer's Yearbook 2006.

Eric Lindgren and the Muskoka Seven. Country Connections, Summer/2005. Print magazine.



2004 Year In Review. Writer's Digest Writer's Yearbook 2005.

How To Form Your Own Music Group. N2Arts Magazine for young people.

How To Create Believable Characters. N2Arts Magazine for young people.

How To Choose A Digital Camera. N2Arts Magazine for young people.



Start Your Own Comic Strip. N2Arts Magazine for young people.

Piano Lessons: Should I Or Shouldn't I?. N2Arts Magazine for young people.

Online Writing Communities for Children's Writers. June 2004 issue of The Blue Review.

Songwriting 101. N2Arts Magazine for young people.

Sharing Your Digital Photos. N2Arts Magazine for young people.

Take Better Digital Photos. N2Arts Magazine for young people.

Vegetarian Toronto
Vegetarian restaurants in Toronto. Veggieheadonline

Nahanni, "The People of the West". Promotional piece for Nahanni Spas and Hot Tubs (nahannispas.com). Sept/2003.

Choosing and Storing Fruits and Vegetables Wisely. The Dollar Stretcher, Jan/2003 issue, Vol 6 Issue 1. Print magazine.

Ice-out at the Cottage. The Country Connection magazine, Winter 2002, Pinecone Publishing. Print magazine.

Secrets of Creating and Maintaining a Successful E-Zine. How To Publish and Promote Online, 2001, St. Martin's Griffin. Edited by M.J. Rose and Angela Adair-Hoy. Print book.

At the Waterfront: This reporter sure has a good nose for good news. Cottage Life, May/2002. Print magazine.

Leave No Trace. Country Connections, Spring/2002. Print magazine.

Ten Ways To Research Markets Online: A Guide For Young Writers, Rainy Day Publishing, April/2002. Online magazine.

Ruth Ohi - Profile Of A Children's Book Illustrator. ArtCalendar, April/2002. Print magazine.

Online Harp Resources. Harp Column, March/2002. Print magazine.

PROFILE - Interview with Luc Latulippe. Applied Arts Magazine, March-April/2002. Print magazine.

Ten Tips For Finding Markets Online. 2002 Writer's Market, Writer's Digest Books, Jan/2002. Print book.

Short Fiction/Poetry

The Question. Poem for Snakeskin, April issue.

Flying. Poem written for PKA's The Advocate, upcoming issue.

The Snow Queen. Short story co-written with Michelle Sagara West, published in Magic Tails, edited by Janet Pack and Martin Greenberg, Daw Books Inc., 2005.

Autumn Dance. Poem written for Ideals, Vol. 52, No. 6 - September, 1995. Print magazine.

Harmonica Man. Short story for Hobnob magazine, Summer 1996. Awarded 1st place in Reader's Choice Awards. Print magazine.

The Mosquito. Won 1st place in short story contest, The Orangeville Citizen, 1995. Print newspaper.