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Narcissism is the New Religion

Narcissism is the New Religion

Narcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy...

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In Conversation with Libby Doyle

In Conversation with Libby Doyle

This week we’re chatting with one of my favourite authors: Libby Doyle! It’s a bit of a long watch/ listen (1/2 an hour—just leave it playing in the background!), but over the course of our earnest, in-depth talk we cover a plethora of topics: old rock songs, romance,...

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A Wrinkle

A Wrinkle

Gosh, I haven’t written poetry in ages. But when I received Prabath’s latest piece (see below) of Thackery juxtaposed between age and youth, it got me reminiscing on my life, which is, by favourable and reasonable estimates, at its halfway mark. Since mom’s passing, I...

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Cancel Twitter

Cancel Twitter

It’s always good to add context to a hyperbolic-sounding post. If you’ve been following the Twittersphere lately—Trump’s usual rants, Rose McGowan’s dismal and embarrassing rebuke of his policy; Ricky Gervais’s poking of the Hollywood Elite’s hornets nest and their...

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Reanimation

Reanimation

to restore to life; resuscitate. to give fresh vigor, spirit, or courage to. to stimulate to renewed activity. Similar to the year that passed after mom died, I feel as if I spent much of 2019 being dead to the world. My partner and I were embroiled in a series of...

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One More Rep, One More Word

One More Rep, One More Word

“This article appeared in the April issue of Shelf” How a Background in Health and Fitness Pushed Me to Become a Prolific and Successful Writer—and How A Holistic Approach Could Help You, Too In the fall of 2010 my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 acute lymphoblastic...

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Rampaging Talent

Rampaging Talent

Today I’d like to introduce you to an absolute master of his craft, and Geadhain’s primary artist: Prabath Wijayantha (@DaysofRampage is his creative pseudonym). I had the pleasure and great fortune of connecting with Prabath through Upwork—an amazing network of...

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Your New Playground

Your New Playground

Welcome to a leaner, meaner, cleaner site! Some housekeeping changes: the Members section is gone, as well as a few other pages, which cut down on bloat. But don’t worry! All that great Members’ content will be delivered to you for free via your newsletter. The...

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Columnizing!

Columnizing!

I’ve been quite busy lately: training, modelling, working on the final manuscript and now columnizing (not a word, but still!). Check out my latest work in Shelf Magazine. And pick up your copy today! All my Love, —C

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Welcome to 2019

Welcome to 2019

Hi folks. I realize it’s been a while since last we chatted, as 2018 decided to derail in the final couple months of the year. We had a number of upheavals in our household, which have since settled, though due to other commitments I was unable to maintain my weekly...

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