*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* Have you ever wondered what it’s really like inside prison walls? Local author Lyn McCauley put her 38 year career inside the Canadian prison system to work to create Early Release, the story of a man who carefully plots his escape from a medium-security prison. This book was […]
How to design a better, more convenient business website
Designing a convenient and functional business website doesn’t have to be a chore. The best business websites are not content-heavy and instead highlight products and services clearly while outlining how they solve a customer’s pain points. The need to fill the page with words and ideas is very tempting, but avoid this at all costs. […]
Things to do in and around Kingston in January 2024
*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* Often after the holidays come the doldrums of winter — cold, dark days and, for some, little inspiration to get out of the house and do things. With that in mind, I’ve put together a short collection of things to do in the Kingston area in January 2024, […]
Kingston couple’s debut novel explores love across a cultural divide
*This article was originally published on Kingstonist.* Local couple Pamela Paterson and Tarek Hussein have combined their skills and life experience to create a fun and heartwarming debut novel. Take Me Back to Cairo takes the reader on quite a journey – literally from Canada to Cairo and back again. Based in Kingston and Toronto, with […]
Easy ways to source and flesh out news stories for introverted writers
There’s nothing more rewarding than digging into a story — finding experts to weigh in, researching, presenting facts in a new light — but for introverts, this usually means reaching out to sources and practically cold calling, which we all know is their absolute least favourite thing to do. As an introverted news and media writer, […]