In 2010, I completed NaNoWriMo. I wrote a novel called Practice, which was accurate. It was practice. I'd written two book-length things as a teenager - and I don't say this to make myself sound impressive. One of them was basically the plot of The Outsiders, except the Ponyboy character…
A few months ago, I visited Ottawa and went on a guided tour of Centre Block (which is one of our Parliament buildings, for those unfamiliar). It was very interesting to see all of it, but my favourite was the Library of Parliament. There were many gasps from my group when…
Nothing changes, maybe even me. I wrap my scarf around my neck three times and nestle in. I drive my father's car in the dark, in the rain, winding my way around random streets, wandering until I run out of coffee. Or I'm an early morning passenger with a bagel in my hand,…
