Writer and Friendly Neighbourhood Philosopher
Just Thinking…
The View From The End Of A Book
I’m not 100% finished my latest one yet, but I am at the point where all that’s left are the itchy little details. I’m kind of miserable about it, keen to sort laundry, pull weeds, rewatch something silly, anything but take a critical eye to the final odds and sods of this new book. And I’m trying to understand, as many have done before me, why I’m not radiating joy as I approach the finish line.
What I Learned From A Pufferfish
When I set out to write another kids’ book, I decided to use the noble, but somewhat reactive pufferfish as a jumping off point. I thought about all the ways we 21st century humans tend to react when we’re faced with a difficult question, a challenging idea, or any sort or disagreement or confrontation. Spoiler: it ain’t pretty.
A (Sort Of) Love Letter To Writing
This or that book didn’t have to be here. In fact, in the grand scheme of things, it was pretty unlikely that it would be written, let alone polished up, noticed by someone in the right place at the right time, and then published. Knowing all of that should take our breath away.