Are you a concerned Canadian citizen? I am too. That's why the 2015 election bothered me. Not so much because of the man we elected Prime Minister, but because of what the election of that man said about our nation. Like our American cousins in 2008, Canadians opted for Hope and Change in 2015. We opted for style over substance. ABC - Anything But Conservative became the rallying cry for millions. We rejected serving Prime Minister Stephen Harper as out of touch, distant and without personality. We rejected NDP leader Thomas Mulcair as "Angry Tom." While we, as a nation, were angry at the...

There is no more perfect Hell than one where I cannot write. You know that terror, too, don't you? That sense your last remaining creative spark abandoned you some time back. It's sickening. Allow me to teach you how to extricate yourself, once and for all, from that perfect Hell and never return. Christopher di Armani delivers a message every writer should hear with wit and sarcasm. The Simple 3-Step Solution to Slaughter Writer's Block. Guaranteed. This simple 3-step solution will work for you provided you follow these instructions to the letter. No exceptions. This humorous look at...

This compilation of 701 quotes delivers inspiration, motivation and encouragement on 39 aspects of writing and the writing life. You will discover quotes to make you laugh and quotes to make you cry. Some are familiar, like old friends. Others you will meet for the first time. All have a common theme: Our Writing Life. Writers may sit alone in a room writing but we experience the same emotions. We share our wit and wisdom. We learn from each other. This book is a resource. Use it when you need inspiration or encouragement. Use it when you need motivation to write. Take time to reflect on the...