Getting Happy

Getting Happy

It's come to my attention that many writers find it hard to be happy. So, as a public service to writers, and to those who must suffer them, I'm posting some happiness skills training.

First of all, are you happy?

Happy? Great! Go back to your wonderful life. Not happy? Read on...

Could your imagination be to blame?

Consider The Observer's erudite, literary overview of the problem. If that doesn't work, embrace New York Magazine's pithy approach.

Pithy always makes me happy.

Friends in High Place

Friends in High Place

Back from a great visit with Laisha, who is single-handedly giving Prince George some lit cred.

Returned home to discover that Timothy Taylor is writing a new column for the Globe and Mail.

And that Willy Vlautin has sold movie rights to Guillermo Arriaga.

In other important news, I cleaned out the dryer lint trap.

The Road to Riches

The Road to Riches

I've always suspected that writing a literary thriller would lead to financial security. Apparently, I underestimated.

Does a New York Times cover review guarantee a hot literary career? Maybe, maybe not.

Hot Off the Grill

Hot Off the Grill

Poet Marita Dachsel has launched her much-anticipated first book, All Things Said & Done

Not since the discovery of Maui Ribs has a barbecue been so exciting!

In other news, Yann Martel plans to marinate the Prime Minister's moments of stillness.

Short Attention Span? Rejoice!

Short Attention Span? Rejoice!

Dan Rhodes, author of the very sweet, Timoleon Vieta Come Home, has come up with a list of 10 impressive novels that can be finished in time for a night at the pub.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Choose Your Own Adventure

I think Brad likes gaming. So, he might be interested in this interactive novel game by Nintendo.

Now, normally, I don't pay much attention to video games, but I do feel compelled to speak out against anything that encourages bad writing.

From the article:

"Hyde’s interior monologue is not much help. As you approach a desk with a single paper-clip on it (you’re looking for something to pick a lock with, so that’s lucky), Hyde observes, “A paper-clip, huh?” As you pick it up, he adds, “Gotta hang onto this, might come in handy”."

Ugh.

Thanks to Del Bauchery for the T-shot.

We're Bringing Sexy Back!

We're Bringing Sexy Back!

Huge props to Brad, who not only designs an awesome blog page, but also looks downright terrifying when dressed as the Uni-Bomber.

I hope that last comment doesn't put Brad on some Homeland Security list.

Aaaack!

Aaaack!

"What's going on with this blog?!?!? Why hasn't she posted in SOOOOO long?!?!?"

Have no fear! Brad Morris, art genius, has been overhauling my blog design. Back soon -- hotter, glossier and chock full of literary mish mash!