Libraries across North America are in serious danger of disappearing. Lorne Daniel wonders how we would feel if the end-of-day library recording said, “Attention patrons. The library is closing in 15 minutes. Forever. Please put down all items and leave the building.”
Steven Erikson’s Notes on a Crisis Part VII: Scraping Hard at the Veil
As he nears completion of the last book of the Malazan Book of the Fallen series of novels, Steven Erikson takes a deeper look at his characters, their journey and, at the heart of it all, his own journey.
I Don’t Hear Voices. Not Yet, at Least.
What makes a novelist, a novelist? Julie Harrison likes to lurk around at author events to see if she can find out the answer to this question.
Import Export
Dinner with another writer can sometimes be very complicated.
Lovely Thoughts
There are days when my smile comes as easily as my feet hitting the worn floorboards in the early morning rise. On those days, it’s easy to think lovely thoughts and the world seems easy; the light soaks into the world in golden hues and girls chase you down with flowers in hand. True story. […]
Steven Erikson’s Notes on a Crisis Part VI: Death is the Dream
In Part VI of his “Notes on a Crisis”, novelist Steven Erikson explores the process of writing the opening poem for a chapter in his new novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series.
Archie Gets Gay Hunk: Riverdale Ready for Diversity
This September Archie Comics introduces its first openly gay character, hunky Kevin Keller. Riverdale High is definitely changing, but what about schools beyond the comic books?
Steven Erikson’s Notes on a Crisis Part V — Diabolical Deceptions
In Part V of his “Notes on a Crisis”, novelist Steven Erikson ponders diabolical media manipulations and how far he’s prepared to go to tell a good story.
Give Your Life Some Soul: An Interview with Artist Shannon Grissom
Artist, musician and TV host of “Give Your Walls Some Soul” talks about how pursuing your passion is vital to your happiness and your health.
Wilderness Canoeing, Tent Dwellers’ Style
Life As A Human is pleased to present another adventure in Sandra’s Phinney’s travel and exploration series, Travelling Thoughts. This time she goes into “the deep unknown” in the wilds of Nova Scotia, following the footsteps of Mark Twain’s biographer and a military spy.