Category: Blog

Imposter Syndrome

Do you also have Imposter Syndrome?   Yes, the least frequently updated blog on the web is back… with an update, a name change and a new frequency. Check back every two weeks for more news and updates on my latest projects. DOTHA DOTHA is back! And I’m not referring to some kind of moth … Read More »

49 degrees north writers podcast

You read that right. I’m starting a writers podcast! What is it? The 49 degrees north writers podcast is an informal chat with Canadian writers about writing and working in the Canadian film & TV industry.   I wanted to speak with other writers about their writing processes, breaking-in, and their thoughts on the  TV … Read More »

ZERO DAY: a web-series

One of the projects I’ve been working on is a web-series called ZERO DAY – a cyber-thriller about a shy young woman forced to overcome her own fears and self-doubt to save her brother from darknet criminals. It’s part “Web-therapy,” part “24,” and part “Mr. Robot.” Or something.   We shot a test pilot and … Read More »

TFI 2017

2016 didn’t turn out like I expected. As usual when the shit hits the fan, I find solace in watching and writing TV. But as this is the first post in forever of the new year and involves some amount of reflection, I’ll just quote this from Babylon 5 in reference to 2016. It was … Read More »

Catching up…

Holy crap it’s 2016! Where does the time go? I was supposed to be posting on a more regular schedule. Oh well, better late than never I suppose.   Usually the first post of the new year is dedicated to outlining new year’s resolutions, but since most of those have already been broken it seems … Read More »

Lowlives: First review

The first review of Lowlives is in – courtesy of the folk at Comics Anonymous – who gave our first issue 7/10. You can read the review for yourself here.     I’m happy that people seem to be liking the first issue and really digging the fantastic artwork by Giles Crawford and Dan Thompson, … Read More »

Reading comics and poor time management

Hello true believers. Yes. The oft-threatened update has finally come to pass. I was intending to update this blog on a regular basis, but that hasn’t happened (as you can clearly see) because I’ve been reading comics.   But not just any comic. My comic.   The Lowlives issue #1 preview to be exact! Huzzah. … Read More »

Dubious writing metaphors vs. boomerangs

Writing and pitching TV shows is just like throwing a boomerang. Kinda.   Confused? Fear that I’ve lost the plot entirely? Pull up a chair and let me tickle your ear-drums.   In the last post I touched briefly on the topic of failure – that writing is often about failing and picking ourselves up … Read More »