Hipster Word of the Week – Dealate

I hope you will tame the cacogen in you and enjoy this festive season.  This week's hipster word is the last of the series.  With the new year, ATUA will present your with a new theme!  Don't miss it! DEALATE v. rob or divest of wings. Oh God!  I think that Mitch up there in the tree, dealating that angel! Your turn!  Leave your sentence in the comment section. Source: Luciferous logolep...

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Review Wednesday – A Bouquet of Dilemma

Young conservative Tobi will soon be attending university, yet she's never been in love.  That is, until she meets Richard, a dashing carefree man with a tumultuous past who is about to turn her world upside down.  Their love story is Hollywood worthy until Richard leaves for London in the hopes of bettering his situation.  Promises are exchanged but despite Tobi's efforts, it soon becomes clear that Richie boy is not coming back home.  Time is running out for our heroin; she needs to find a husband before she graduates. ...

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Hipster Word of the Week – Cacogen

Don't make too many bantling; alimony is not something you want to have to deal with.  This week, a word for the solitary inner hipster. CACOGEN n. - an anti-social person Matt is such a cacogen.  Seriously, there's a limit to being underground! Your turn!  Leave your sentence in the comment section! Source: Luciferous logolep...

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The Sunday Special - The Mother Lode Manifesto

  In recent years, women have been more active and successful in the business sphere than at any other time in history.  However growing, their numbers are still small compared to men's.  Why is that?  Simple.  Because women have been trying to emulate men rather than create businesses that truly reflect them.  As a result, the Superwoman complex has emerged.  Women expect to perform like men while still managing to take care of their families like a homemake.  Needless to say that is very demanding...

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Author Interview Series – Kenneth Radu

Today I have the pleasure of hosting fiction author Kenneth Radu.  I met Mr Radu at the first reading I event went to.  His stories were amazing.  After the reading, he was kind enough to answer my question but also to ask me a few questions about my own writing.  I feel honored that he accepted to be featured on ATUA.  Would you say you’ve always been a writer or that it’s something that came later in life? Do you remember the first story you wrote? Before learning how to write connected prose, I do remember...

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Review Wednesday – Darkness and the Radiance of Neamh

Edmund thought his problems were over when he finally died after surviving by ghastly means an apocalyptic epidemic of influenza.  He couldn't have been more wrong.  ASA, a super computer with artificial consciousness, has decided to bring him back to help her expand to all known universes.  After killing himself thirty times and being revived as many times (much to his annoyance), he decides to accept ASA's offer.  His mission will take him on an adventure fraught with danger and rich in new discoveries.  Soon, the...

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Wild Writers Literary Festival Series – From literary journal to small press success

Here is the third installment of the Wild Writers Literary Festival Series.  Missed the previous ones?  Check them out!  #1 #2. This panel was moderated by Carrie Snyder and included panelists Nancy Jo Cullen (Canary), Elisabeth de Mariaffi (How to Get Along with Women), Colette Maitland (Keeping the Peace) and Claire Tacon (In the Field). CS:  I would like to hear you talk about your work process, themes and obsessions for you books. EdM: The elaboration of my book, How to Get Along with Women, was like a moving...

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Hipster Word of the Week – Bantling

Is that a new wig?  You shouldn't try to conceil your acomia!  Anyway, more shame this week as we learn about your inner hipster's dark past. BANTLING n. - brat; illegitimate child. Sometimes I wonder if I'm not Steve Job's bantling.  Your turn!  Leave your sentence in the comment section! Source: Luciferous logolepsy...

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Wednesday Review – Learn to Tie a Tie with the Rabbit & The Fox

I don't usually review children's books because I don't have children and thus don't usually have the opportunity to read that kind of literature.  So when author Sybrina Durant gave me the opportunity to review hers, I was delighted. Learn to Tie a Tie with the Rabbit & the Fox is a cute story that teaches kids – you will have guessed – how to tie a tie through the Native American lore of the Rabbit and the Fox. The instruction are very well integrated to the tale, as a result, it flows naturally.  Thanks to this, I think...

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Wild Writers Literary Festival – Making the Most of your Blog

This week I bring you the second installment of the Wild Writer Literay Festival Series.  Missed the first one?  No problem! Follow the link. "You don't need a blog..." ...is the first thing Kerry Clare, professional blogger for Canadian Books website 49th Shelf, said when she began her workshop. Which was strange, since she was there to talk about blogging. She explained. Of course, blogs are a great way to express yourself, talk about your personal experiences, network, build a platform, etc.  But despite what editors...

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Hipster Word of the Week – Acomia

Last week's word was so underground you probably weren't able to use it.  This week, a disaster for our male inner hipster. ACOMIA n. - baldness. Have you seen Jeff latety?  His acomia has taken a turn for the worse.  Your turn!  Leave your sentence in the comment section. Source: Luciferous logolepsy...

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Dreamers Interview Series – Parham Yazdy

This week ATUA is hosting Parham Yazdy, photographer extraordinaire.  Parham mainly does architectural photography.  You can see his stunning shots on his website. Parham, you're the owner at Parham Yazdy Photography. Tell us a bit more about what you do.  I do architectural photography and I'm also interested in travel, landscape and event photography. I've been in love with photography for  over 15 years.  When I finally studied commercial photography, it became my specialty.  I've been in a business...

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Review Wednesday – Catching Fire

In January I reviewed The Hunger Games.  And now, to close the year, I'm reviewing Catching Fire. Katniss and Peeta are back in District 12 after their unorthodox victory in the 74th Hunger Games.  They now live in the Victors' village making it impossible for them to pick up their lives where they left them. While Katniss tries to make sense of her feelings for Peeta and Gale, she will have to face an entire new challenge to protect the ones she loves and her district from the Capitol.  In the growing threat of the Quarter...

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Wild Writers Literary Festival Series – The Rock Comes to Waterloo

Last november I had the chance to attend the TNQ's Wild Writers Literary Festival in Waterloo.  This was the second edition of the festival and I think they did an amazing job with the panels, workshop and other activities.  In the upcoming weeks, I will cover the different events I attented. *** The Rock Comes to Waterloo featuring Wayne Johnston & Donna Morissey The opening panel for the Festival was a conversation between authors Wayne Johnston (The Colony of Unrequited Dreams, A Wolrd Elsewhere) and Donna Morrissey...

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Hipster Word of the Week – Zygal

Did you entertain your inner hipster, yestreen?  Today, a word seemingly useless for daily conversation.  The stuff of hipsters, no doubt. ZYGAL adj. - h-shaped Have you seen the new apple store?  It's zygal. Your turn!  Leave your sentence in the comment question. Source: Luciferous logolep...

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