It’s been a fine year of writing, capped with the lovely news that my screenplay (adapted from my 2020 novel) You Don’t Have to Die in the End, made Barnstorm Fest’s 2025 Features shortlist. Instead of pitching this project to production houses to fully take on, I may be able to offer it as a co-production. I’m excited to be mentoring with a producer I admire in 2026. An agreement is yet to be finalized, and so I will say nothing more.

Additional note re You Don’t Have to Die in the End. What do you think of a new title? Make the Devil Cry is a song written and performed by Kevin and Michael Daher, my husband’s amazingly talented brother and cousin (though they are close enough to call each other brother). They’ve given me permission to use the song title for my feature, and I would love their music on the sountrack. That swampy blues/rock style is so perfect for this project!

I’ve also not a new YA on the go. The Fine Young Annabelles, set in 1982 Saskatoon, has been a thrill. As the first draft nears completion, I already know that this will be my next full film adaptation.

And I have a teleplay–a six episode series called New Iceland, inspired by my 2018 novel, Forgeting How to Breathe. A few finishing touches, and I’m ready to pitch.

Always writing, writing all ways. Happy 2026! Wishing you all inspiration and joy, whatever your journey.