by admin | May 19, 2024 | News
I often joke that I have hundreds of stories on the go. Most of them are stories I’ve written in writers’ groups, most since they went online in 2020. This weekend, I’ve been sorting through stories that I’ve typed up. This is what I found: 90...
by admin | May 17, 2024 | News
Did you know that fiction can change lives? By seeing themselves in stories, a person can feel less alone. By reading about situations they may find themselves in, a person can feel seen. By reading about history, people can learn about the world around them. By...
by admin | May 5, 2024 | News
Sometimes, you may want to share your story, but are not wanting to write a memoir for a variety of reasons. One way you can share your story, or parts of your story, is through fiction. My first book, Swallow Me, NOW!, was inspired by true events. When I was a child,...
by admin | May 4, 2024 | News
Yesterday, I was talking with someone and I said that ‘If you want to change the world, write a story’. This was in the context of autism advocacy and I used examples of Paws by Kate Foster among other books that show autistic characters living their...
by admin | Apr 29, 2024 | News
One of my kids has ADHD. I remember talking to him about reading and he commented that, while he liked the books, he didn’t like sitting still to read as his body and brain needed to move. I’m AuDHD and, while I can’t completely relate, I understand...
by admin | Apr 27, 2024 | News
I see a lot of talk around comprehension and how kids with hyperlexia don’t understand what they are reading. Hyperlexia is a syndrome characterised by a child’s precocious ability to read, basically, they read well beyond the expected level. I have also...
