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 »
Category: Writing
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 »
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 »
It’s official. I’m a writer. I’m very happy to announce that I’m one of the five writers selected for the 2016 Telefilm Canada New Voices Award. You can read more about the award and the other fantastic writers here. My script “Flux” was one that took a while to … Read More »
Ultrabot go go go is now available online – for FREE! Yes. You heard me. We’re giving it away for nothing. Have we lost our minds? Probably. The book is a fast paced action thriller in the style of classic 1960’s Manga comics. Jason’s artwork is really outstanding. Not only did he manage to … Read More »
Epic Canadiana #2 is a go!!! A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away when I was still in Toronto, I was fortunate to see a screening of Lost Heroes. The documentary was a fascinating and entertaining look at the history of Canadian superhero comics – notably the Canadian “whites.” I remember coming … Read More »
Yes. I know. It’s been a while since the last post, but more are on their way. I promise 🙂 One of the comic book projects I’m currently working on is “Sewers of Fire” – a sci-fi one-shot drawn by the amazing Jason Williams and colored by (the equally amazing) Lee Milewski. How amazing … Read More »
As the headline suggests, I’m going to be at the 2015 ATX television festival as a finalist in the pitch competition. And I’m pretty stoked! I was a semi-finalist last year (2014) but this year I made it to the finals with my pitch for “Dodge & Burn” – so in June I’ll be … Read More »