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Short Stories

The Autumn 2021 issue of The Dalhousie Review, released in Spring 2022 🙂 [November UPDATE: You can read my latest short story, "Obsolete," online in The Prairie Journal. Click on my name in the list on the Story page.)] I'm thrilled to have a short story in the latest issue of The Dalhousie Review --… Continue reading Short Stories

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Halloween Student Stories

It's almost Halloween. To build the spooky atmosphere -- and also to encourage creative writing -- I'm offering these nine read-alouds, spooky stories written by students aged 11-17, all featured on my Cabin Tales podcast last October. They range from silly fun to gory terror, ideal for this time of year. First is the shortest… Continue reading Halloween Student Stories

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The Spirit of Sharing

If you're Canadian and a reader, you've probably heard of Blue Met (Metropolis Bleu). It produces a renowned international Literary Festival in Montreal every spring, along with a slightly-less-well-known Children's Literary Festival. But Blue Met is so much more than an event! A non-profit arts foundation, Blue Met is dedicated to bringing people from different cultures… Continue reading The Spirit of Sharing

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Spooky Student Stories (Halloween Special Episode)

A special Halloween episode featuring 5 spooky stories written by students aged 11-17, including a terrifying musical awakening, a horrifying futuristic drug, a demonic yoga class, a pizza you don’t want to order, and a phone call you don’t want to answer. PG. Let the kids listen in. Check out the Special Episode webpage for… Continue reading Spooky Student Stories (Halloween Special Episode)

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Squirm (Episode 5: Tension)

A "telling tales" episode about how to build tension in fiction, with stories, excerpts, and prompts. Featuring guest authors Lena Coakley, Sarah Raughley, and Don Cummer. 45 minutes. PG. Check out the Episode 5 webpage for audio, show notes, and author bios.