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NEWS: It’s the 20th Anniversary of CHEESEBURGER SUBVERSIVE!

NEWS: It’s the 20th Anniversary of CHEESEBURGER SUBVERSIVE!

Jan 18, 2023 | Awards, Events, News

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 2003 publication of my first novel, CHEESEBURGER SUBVERSIVE, by Thistledown Press Ten books later (and with several more in the pipeline), I owe my entire writing career to the publication of this one, which (to my great...
NEWS: The TV Pilot for THE MONKEYFACE CHRONICLES makes the Quarter-Finals in the 2022 Final Draft Big Break Screenplay Competition!!

NEWS: The TV Pilot for THE MONKEYFACE CHRONICLES makes the Quarter-Finals in the 2022 Final Draft Big Break Screenplay Competition!!

Nov 2, 2022 | Awards, News

On a day when I needed a bit of good news, this was a welcome ray of sunshine… The TV pilot script I wrote based on my novel THE MONKEYFACE CHRONICLES has made it to the quarter-final round in the 2022 Final Draft Screenplay Competition. So, chin up and onward! PS...
BIG NEWS: THE TROUPERS has Been Shortlisted for the 2022 ReLit Award!

BIG NEWS: THE TROUPERS has Been Shortlisted for the 2022 ReLit Award!

Jul 21, 2022 | Awards, Events, New Release, News

THE TROUPERS has been short-listed for the 2022 ReLit Award, “The country’s pre-eminent literary prize recognizing independent presses.” — The Globe & Mail. I’m thrilled to see it included on such a great list, and I’m looking forward to reading all of...
EVENTS: Celebrate THE TROUPERS being named a FINALIST for the 2022 ReLit Award at one of these June Events!

EVENTS: Celebrate THE TROUPERS being named a FINALIST for the 2022 ReLit Award at one of these June Events!

Jun 7, 2022 | Awards, Book Reading, Events, New Release, News, Signing

Today I received this card in the mail from John Degen, Executive Director of The Writers’ Union of Canada, regarding THE TROUPERS being shortlisted for the 2022 ReLit Award. If you want to help me to celebrate this milestone (and get yourself a copy of the...
NEWS: Ten years ago this week, THE MONKEYFACE CHRONICLES won THE WHITE PINE AWARD!

NEWS: Ten years ago this week, THE MONKEYFACE CHRONICLES won THE WHITE PINE AWARD!

May 14, 2021 | Awards, News, Video

Ten years ago this week, my novel THE MONKEYFACE CHRONICLES won the Ontario Library Association’s White Pine Award! What a day that was, and six books later, what a fun ride it’s been! Here are a couple of videos from the awards ceremony at Harbourfront in...

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  • PUBLICATION: “Echoes” in the Spring 2025 issue of FreeFall Magazine.
  • EVENT: Drunk Fiction at The Caledonian! Tuesday, April 22, 6 PM
  • NEWS: “The Beaver and The Trout” hits the stage next week as part of “Tales From the Wild”! February 27 to March 2, 2025.
  • NEWS: Read “FLASH!!! AAAA-AAHH!!! — The Art and Craft of Creating Flash Fiction” at the Brockton Writers Series Blog
  • VIDEO: Brockton Writers Series at Glad Day Bookshop, January 8, 2025

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EVENT: Drunk Fiction at The Caledonian! Tuesday, April 22, 6 PM

by Richard | Apr 1, 2025 | Book Reading, Events, Signing

I’m thrilled to be part of this month’s edition of the fabulous DRUNK FICTION! Hosted by the energetic and talented Emily Weedon, this event will feature the launch of WHO BY WATER by Greg Rhyno, and readings from me, Hollay Ghadery, and Sara Flemington. Tuesday,...

NEWS: “The Beaver and The Trout” hits the stage next week as part of “Tales From the Wild”! February 27 to March 2, 2025.

by Richard | Feb 16, 2025 | Events, News

  My short story, "The Beaver and the Trout", from the Pelgrane Press modern fable anthology The Lion and The Aardvark, along with other stories from the anthology, has been adapted into a play! * "Tales from the Wild: A Moral Masquerade" is being performed next...

NEWS: Read “FLASH!!! AAAA-AAHH!!! — The Art and Craft of Creating Flash Fiction” at the Brockton Writers Series Blog

by Richard | Jan 16, 2025 | Events, Excerpt, News

Interested in my take on writing flash fiction? Check out the print version of my talk "FLASH!!! AAAA-AAHH!!! — The Art and Craft of Creating Flash Fiction" at the Brockton Writers Series Blog! And, while you're there, also check out the excellent blog posts from that...

VIDEO: Brockton Writers Series at Glad Day Bookshop, January 8, 2025

by Richard | Jan 9, 2025 | Book Reading, Classes and Workshops, Events, News, Video

I had such a great time last night at Brockton Writers Series at Glad Day Bookshop! Thank you to Hollay Ghadery, Stephen Graham King, Concetta Principe, and Jean Marc Ah-Sen for your fabulous readings, and to the organizers for inviting me along for the ride! Here's a...

EVENT: Brockton Writers Series at Glad Day Bookshop, Toronto, Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 6:30 PM!

by Richard | Dec 14, 2024 | Book Reading, Classes and Workshops, Events, News

Wow, am I looking forward to this!   On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., I’ll be the guest speaker at the legendary Brockton Writers Series at the fabulous Glad Day Bookshop, giving a talk called "FLASH!!! AAAA-AAHH!!! — The Art and Craft of Creating...

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