This short story was originally published in the Fall 2013 Central Ontario Edition of The Curious Consignment Shopper. I feel the chill of autumn in the air on this late summer’s day. My father’s demise came too soon, before we could repair our relationship, so here I am, in his house, in his attic, packing…
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Below is a promotional review that I wrote for the PrairieSeen website. PrairieSeen provides a unique look into the Edmonton arts community. Local artists, Chelsey and Tori, through the use of articles, reviews, and interviews, have created an open and engaging conversation about the Edmonton arts scene. Event listings, job postings, and gallery profiles are…
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This piece was originally a writing test that I did to show my ability to write a positive review. This was not written for Teavana. Teavana is more than bulk loose leaves; it’s where tea lovers go to experience a cup of comfort, brewed to perfection. Teavana’s sommeliers of the tea world have a welcoming…
Read moreA Tablet to Bridge the Gap
Below is a portfolio piece that I wrote for Computer’s for Communities. You can find the article at http://computersforcommunities.ca/c4c/sites/default/files/C4C-Newsletter-March%202013.pdf The new PengPod touch tablet ships in January 2013 with Linaro, an Ubuntu based Linux kernel. What are the benefits for an average user? Affordable – the product will be selling for around $100 for a…
Read moreInterview with Tiffani Thiessen
Below is an interview I did with Tiffani Thiessen, originally written for Events Quarterly. Ryan: I understand that you have started a production company, working closely with Dean Johnson. What can you tell us about him and the production company? Tiffani: Dean and I have worked together for almost ten years. But it was in…
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