Writing

Interview at the Quarantine Review Podcast

I was recently interviewed by my friend Teri Vlassopoulos for the Quarantine Review podcast! Not only was I thrilled to be involved with the Quarantine Review again, but I got to virtually chat with Teri while sitting in my surprisingly soundproof closet, balancing my laptop and my microphone, being so much in awe of Teri’s …

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The Quiet is Loud and unexpected friendships

When writing The Quiet is Loud, it was important to me that Freya develops a close friendship with someone she could theoretically have romantic feelings for, but doesn’t.⁠⁠ I’ve had many friendships like this, where there was never any hint of something romantic developing. We spent lots of time together, we got to know each …

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TQIL giveaway and book recommendations at 49th Shelf

I’m excited to share some of my favourite Canadian speculative fiction novels at 49th Shelf – and they’re doing a giveaway of The Quiet is Loud too! Here’s an excerpt: As a writer, I’m relatively new to speculative fiction. But as a reader and a lightly superstitious human, I can’t deny the pull of the …

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June 22: Discussion with Bryan Ibeas for Filipino Heritage Month

Filipino Heritage Month – Discussion with Invisible Publishing Fiction Editor Bryan Ibeas Tuesday, June 22 2021, 9 pm My fantastic editor Bryan and I will talk about our working relationship as Filipino-Canadians and how it influenced the writing of The Quiet is Loud, and how underrepresented stories can be supported. Working with Bryan on TQIL …

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June 2021 Writer-in-Residence at Open Book

My first post as Open Book’s June writer-in-residence is up now! As someone who’s been blogging before blogging was blogging (huh?), I’m already having so much fun – I’ve been looking forward to this for months. I’m grateful for this incredible opportunity to talk about the writing process, books, and more! You can check out …

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The Quiet is Loud Review and Interview at Marías at Sampaguitas

Review and Interview at Marías at Sampaguitas

I’m so honoured to have a review of The Quiet is Loud and an interview at Marías at Sampaguitas literary magazine, both by Maria Bolaños – who also on Instagram at @mariabeewrites. I’ve been following Maria for a while and was immediately drawn to her nuanced, insightful, and beautifully-written reviews, so I’m really fangirling over both …

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