Most writing craft books, courses, and workshops focus on the tools for being a writer and how to use them: dialog, setting, pacing, plot, openings, exposition, point-of-view. And so on.And on and on and on.Their aim is to add another tool, or maybe even a set of tools, to your writer's toolbox.The problem with that approach is the vast gulf in knowledge between having your toolbox filled with tools and applying those tools to create a story.Those c...

From an award-winning historian, the gripping, singular story of the destruction of Jewish Vienna as seen through the letters and diaries of an extraordinary woman who witnessed it all.In 1922, Hugo Bettauer published the novel The City Without Jews, a satirical critique of Austrian antisemitism. Three years later he would be killed by an early follower of the Nazi Party. More than a decade later, in March 1938, the novel's terrifying vision of a Vienna em...

WINNER — AURORA AWARD — BEST YA NOVELWINNER — Juried IAP AWARD — BEST YA NOVELVanishing street kids. An ancient evil. The end of the world.Our only hope? A hero who can't leave home.At seventeen, Will Dreycott is a superhero…in his dreams. And in yours.Eight years ago, Will's parents, shady dealers in ancient artifacts, disappeared on a jungle expedition. Will, the ...

“An irresistible lineup of tales … Satisfying twists and turns join with humor and deliciously vibrant descriptions to immerse readers in their compelling and eccentric worlds. … A must-read for anyone craving layered and offbeat chills and thrills. A dazzling array of stories.” — Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)“A collection that refuses easy categorization … spanning cosmic fantasy, noir mystery, and psychological horror. … Balancing scale with intimacy i...

Get the entire multi-award-winning trilogy in one volume! This ebook includes all three books in The Dream Rider Saga:The Hollow Boys (Book 1)The Crystal Key (Book 2)The Lost Expedition (Book 3)Plus get this exciting bonus material:Deleted scenesAlternate plot linesCharacter notesSetting background…and more!Series Description:At seventeen, Will Dreyco...

Tales of wise, ancient dragons hoarding treasure, terrorizing villages, and doing battle with noble heroes have long fascinated us. But dragons were not born old and wise, nor were heroes born brave and noble.Wings of Change gathers tales of young dragons growing into their scales and claws, and human youths making choices that shape their destinies – destinies that will be forever changed by their interaction with the dragons that share their world.

Prepare to have your blood run cold, your heart race and your brow bead with sweat: this anthology of horror stories ranges from the starkly terrifying to the tantalizingly creepy. There's magic mixed in with the chalk dust, evil lurking in the textbooks, malevolence biding its time in the labs and perhaps something even more horrifying in the student cafeteria.Chilling tales born from the dark shadows of campuses across Canada. Edited by Mark Leslie, the author of the non-fiction ...

The second half of life invites us to experience new growth such that we live an even more fulfilling life. But often the invitation isn't all that attractive, with changes in our families, our health, our relationships and our increasing grasp that the journey does have an ending. Many of us refuse the invitation to evolve, hanging on to old ways that may not serve us well in the second half.In Doug Smith's best-selling first book, Happiness: The Art of Living with Peace, Confiden...

In "The Village Watch-Tower," the narrative revolves around a watch-tower located in a quaint village. The watch-tower serves as a symbol of community and unity among the villagers. It is a place where the residents come together to maintain a watchful eye on the surrounding countryside, ensuring the safety and well-being of their community.The story delves into the lives of the villagers who gather at the watch-tower. It explores their interactions, shared experiences, and the sense of be...

Finalist for Canada's Aurora AwardSequel to the Multi-Award-Winning The Hollow BoysWill Dreycott is the Dream Rider, the agoraphobic teenage superhero who can walk in our dreams but never in the streets of his city. Case is his girlfriend, a survivor of those streets who hears voices that warn her of danger. Fader is her brother, who is very good at disappearing. Together, they defeated a body swapper and a witch to save the world ...

The Thrilling Conclusion to the Multi-Award-Winning TrilogyCurrently a Finalist for Canada's Aurora Award for Best YA NovelWill is the Dream Rider, the superhero who walks in our dreams but never in the streets of his own city. Case is his girlfriend, a survivor of those streets who hears voices warning her of danger. Fader, her brother, is very good at disappearing.In The Hollow Boys, they defeated a body swapper and a witch to sav...

"Robinetta" tells the story of the titular character, Robinetta, a young woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and romance. Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, the novel follows Robinetta as she navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and family dynamics.As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to Robinetta's circle of friends and acquaintances, each with their own hopes, dreams, and desires. Through a series of interconnected stories and vignettes, th...