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Novels vs Movies
I often get asked how different writing a book from a movie is. As the writer of Neutral Territory and the novel A Thousand Bayonets (which I have also written the script for,) I would say I am qualified to answer. I always say, the difference is like comparing apples and oranges. A writer has […]
The Sizzling Winter Blog Hop & Treasure Hunt
October 31, 2012
This week we are going to have a little fun with a blog Treasure Hunt where you can WIN tons of prizes with the grand prize being a $100 AMAZON GIFT CARD just by finding all the clues in over 30 different blogs! Below you have to find my treasure hunt clue in my review […]
Anatomy of a Movie Trailer
July 15, 2012
How many movie trailers have you seen in your lifetime? I would say I’ve probably seen thousands and I’ve never really thought much about them except that this particular movie looks good or this particular movie looks stupid. Well, I have to say creating a movie trailer is actually very hard and very time consuming, […]
When Reporters Push Boundaries . . .
May 6, 2012
Journalists have long been venerated as one of the most hated professions—as low as politicians and lawyers in many regards. But instead of being ashamed, journalists should wear this distinction as a badge of honour. In the sixties, Vancouver sports writer named Hal Straight was reporting on a horse race when he spotted a reporter […]
Shooting the Promo Trailer for A Thousand Bayonets
March 13, 2012
I always have mixed feelings when I’m shooting a movie: it’s the most thrilling experience, yet also the most frustrating. Last weekend we shot the promo trailer for my novel A Thousand Bayonets. I loved seeing it come alive–the characters I created, the story I wrote. The cast and crew were all wonderful and very […]
Beloit Film Festival appearance
January 26, 2012
I am very pleased to announce I will be at the Beloit International Film Festival for a book signing of my new novel A Thousand Bayonets on February 18th from noon to 2pm. It will be held at the ticket office at 500 Public Ave. This will be my second time to Beloit. Last year, Neutral Territory […]
Journalists vs. the Police
December 11, 2011
The Vancouver Police have filed a production order against news outlets for their unpublished photos and unused video footage of the Stanley Cup riots. The News outlets include The Vancouver Sun, The Province, The Globe and Mail, CTV, Global, and CBC. The newspapers and news stations have challenged this production order in court saying it […]
Why Vancouver needs a regional police force.
November 30, 2011
It’s time for Vancouver to grow up and face reality. The municipality system is broken and needs to be fixed. No where is this more evident than in the police force. When the Stanley Cup riots erupted and the Vancouver Police had to call for backup from their regional partners they lost precious minutes possibly hours reorganizing, […]
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