On July 1, I had the honour to lead the singing of “O Canada” at the Lieutenant Governor’s Garden Party at Government House in celebration of Canada Day. And here’s a video! Here I am with Her Honour the Honourable Bernadette McIntyre, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, beforehand. Afterward, she sent me a very nice note. …
My young-YA/middle-grade fantasy Fireboy, already a finalist for Best Young Adult Novel in this year’s Aurora Awards and finalist for a 2027 Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award in the Northern Lights Division, has just been named a finalist for Best YA Novel in the 2026 High Plains International Book Awards The High Plains International Book …
Had a great time being part of the cast of Regina Lyric Musical Theatre‘s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. I played Fogg (the insane asylum keeper) and also sang in the ensemble. Standing ovation for every show! Here’s a great segment from CBC Radio about it. You’ll hear me singing …
My young-YA/middle-grade fantasy Fireboy, a nominee for Best Young Adult Novel in this year’s Aurora Awards, is also a finalist for the 2027 Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award in the Northern Lights Division. This is the second time I’ve had a book nominated for a MYRCA, but it’s been a while–the last one was Andy …
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m up for two Aurora Awards this year! Fireboy is on the ballot for Best Young Adult Novel, and The Worldshapers is once again on the ballot for Best Fan Related Work. As well, Robert J. Sawyer’s The Downloaded 2: Ghosts in the Machine, coming out in print from my …
