"I write my way towards ‘a sense of an ending’... but most often surprise myself." Author and poet Frances Boyle discusses her writing evolution, her pantser process, and how her characters often take on a life of their own. Read this new writer Q&A!

Wisdom from Will! Award-winning travel writer Will Ferguson offers writers excellent insights on writing, including accepting that "The book you intended to write will always be better than the book you do write. Read Will's words here!

Sudbury-based Matthew Heiti's newest novel is One Soft Infested Summer. Matthew blends genres in his writing. A Genie-nominated author, his writing explore loss, adventure, and storytelling's magic. He teaches creative writing at Laurentian University.

J.M. Shaw: Writer leans into superpower of neurodiversity J. M. Shaw, a Canadian fantasy author, uses her neurodivergent experiences to enrich her storytelling, creating meaningful characters and themes centered on belonging and mental health, while enjoying her writing experience.

I love The Immortal Woman!

Ed Seaward’s fiction: Exploring violence and the desire for peace Ed Seaward’s upcoming novel, London Gothic, explores themes of violence and family secrets through alternating timelines. Previously, he published Fair and won multiple awards, culminating in a writing career shift.

This was so much fun! Thanks for the invite!

No way I can compete with the major poetry publishers who get collections stocked by bricks-and-mortar bookshops But I do have word of mouth and all you wonderful people here on Bluesky, pushing the numbers of readers of Whatever You Do, Just Don't far beyond the sales of the big boys. Thank you!