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At this point in the revisions of my 365 page WIP:

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Rufus Wainright’s “Going to a Town” … 17-years-old and more relavent than ever, and stuck in my head off and on since the election: youtu.be/CtVyl402W5s?...

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Today’s office is brought to you by the cheapest oceanfront property to be had, a 91,913-word mess of a manuscript, two emotional support books (“No One Left But You” by the brilliant Tash McAdam, and “All the Light We Cannot See”) and several creepy horror movies downloaded for later. And snacks.

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Long live the zine! I’m Co-hosting a zine making workshop at the Squamish Library in March. events.squamishlibrary.ca/event/12898166

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The 2nd Writers' Salon Show & Tell is March 9th, 5-8pm in East Van. Brilliant people being brilliant together in real life is a balm in these otherwise entirely bonkers times. There are a heap of peeps interested, so there will a lottery for the 12 spots. Get in touch if you want dibs. 🇵🇸🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉

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The door to River Fox' gym. A safe space for all.

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Calling all writers! Chthonic Lit is open for submissions ! Check out www.saltcitruszine.com for more info on guidelines and what we are looking for ❤️‍🔥

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Oh hey it’s the year of the snake! Here’s a drawing of a snake I made.

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Cincinnati Review miCRo is open for flash prose (under 500 words). This series is blazing hot, btw. Want rapid-fire inspiration? Like cold-plunge for the writer's brain? Go check it out: @cincinnatireview.bsky.social www.cincinnatireview.com/editors-disp... #writersky #amwriting

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Maybe it's a good time to share my feel-good doc about being gender-queer. Cuz, you know. We need to increase our gender joy. www.vimeo.com/michaelvsmit...

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Paris Review prose submissions are open for the month of February or until they reach capacity. @parisreview.bsky.social www.theparisreview.org/about/submis... #writersofsbluesky #literarysubmissions #writertips #booksky #amwriting #writerslife #writerscommunity

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Jack & I met on August 15. She was 35. 1535 became our family number, password, her phone #, code for "I love you." Also, Jack loved driving so much that our 3rd date was an 800 mile road trip. She couldn't wait for our kids to learn to drive. E turned 16 yesterday. Look at her "random" DL # ...

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Estimate how much time something will take, and then double it. This works for creative projects, friendships, parenting, sex, grocery shopping, grief, bus trips, dinner, bubble baths. Give yourself time, to simply not rush, allow for marvelous distractions along the way, or to let things go deep.

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Perhaps the most creativity ever piled upon a tiny desk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kqn...

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Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-... maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks

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Mary Oliver never misses.

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This Sunday’s Writers’ Salon and Show & Tell is full, but stayed tuned for the next one’s details and dust off whatever nifty treasure you want to bring.

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hey! Fantasy Magazine is currently open to submissions from BIPOC writers (today through Jan 25th) send us your fantastic stories! full guidelines here (PLEASE read the full guidelines before submitting)

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Beam me up.

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Draw what you’re wearing, 5 minutes max. Thanks to @mollyostertag.bsky.social for the inspo. Get drawing, @esmedemers.bsky.social.

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This from the very institution we lean on to hold up freedom of expression? #freedomtoread is not just about books. vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

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My weird little alien abduction story won 3rd place in Geist’s literary postcard story contest. Short form is my favourite writing of all, and when paired with an image, it’s over-the-top delightful. Thank you to Geist for holding up this lovely bit of story symbiosis. Next year is its 20th!

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Current view. Current read.

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“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice.“ — Octavia Butler

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