So, when I was drafting Life in the 'Cosm, I was about six chapters in and realised I'd mentioned dessert way too often. Then I paused and thought, Hm, I wonder if I can mention dessert, even in passing, in every chapter? I haven't double checked, but I think it's darned close. Anyone who knows me equates me …
This was my original piece, written in 1999. I'd barely written anything and gave up. It was still a story with a writer who hated his day job and who tried to become a fiction author. It was awful, though, with glimpses of potential. Kitty was my late Irish granny's name, so I was considering …
You'd think authors always draw upon real life but in this case, I made up the sentiment on Virj's mug and then had to have one made for myself!
I had no outline and little forethought for Life in the 'Cosm. It was mostly a stream of consciousness. I knew I wanted to base it on Virj, Splot, and Sonny from the comic strip, but I had no idea Noola Quirk would exist, let alone be such an important character. Even though she's a work …
The amulet that appears in the book was inspired by a Scottish wedding brooch my MIL gave me for Bruce and my 20th anniversary vow renewal. I'm considering putting it on a chain now.
Even though my book, Life in the 'Cosm, is already published, its official launch is next weekend on October 29, 2016. (See more info on the Renaissance Press website!) So, it's super really true, I'm an author now, who writes words. Whoot! But, if I'm all about the writey-writey, why am I also doodling a comic strip of …
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This book is delightful. The characters are relatable in their humor (and struggles), and the world-building is done in a subtle way that isn't glaringly jarring or overly pointed... you just get swept up and carried along. And the visuals are great. Definitely worth a read for fans of almost any genre. You won't be …
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Cait Gordon—author and editor 