Tag: writing

The Number of Mirrors – A Poem

I am convinced that when I was sculpted out of the clay that is my body, mirrors were sprinkled liberally within the darkness of myself, until the bits of silver came to the surface of who  I was. Often, I find myself wondering if… Continue Reading “The Number of Mirrors – A Poem”

I’ve Planted a Seed – A Poem

I’ve planted a seed inside the dark soil of my body. As it grows I’ll be able to feel the roots digging deep a whole world sprouting within me. I will know that I am ready when I can feel the presence of the… Continue Reading “I’ve Planted a Seed – A Poem”

You Win Some – On Being an Aurora Award Nominated Author

If you didn’t know already, I am a huge book nerd. I am almost always reading more than one book at a time. Currently, I’m reading Pride and Provocateur by Melissa Yi (almost done and so absolutely fantastic and it fills me with so… Continue Reading “You Win Some – On Being an Aurora Award Nominated Author”

It’s the Last Day to Vote for Minotaur in the Aurora Awards!

Time seems to move so quickly these days. It’s hard to believe that voting for the Prix Aurora Awards is today! It’s been an honour to have my novel Minotaur nominated for Best YA Novel. I’ve never been nominated for a Prix Aurora Award,… Continue Reading “It’s the Last Day to Vote for Minotaur in the Aurora Awards!”

Disability Pride and Why It Matters to Me

As readers of this blog know, I was born with spastic cerebral palsy and I was diagnosed with relapse and remitting multiple sclerosis in 2014. I’ve never known what it’s like not to be disabled. In school, I had a teacher’s aide named Ms.… Continue Reading “Disability Pride and Why It Matters to Me”