Category Archives: Events
Meet Dirk Van Dyk and their take on cowboys in chaps #queersummer #yycqueerwriters
As gay as the Calgary Stampede? Oh, baby, let me tell you… As I countdown to the launch of the fourth YYC Queer Writers anthology, you get to meet our fab contributors, and listen to some fab music. Today’s featured
Meet Dirk Van Dyk and their take on cowboys in chaps #queersummer #yycqueerwriters
As gay as the Calgary Stampede? Oh, baby, let me tell you… As I countdown to the launch of the fourth YYC Queer Writers anthology, you get to meet our fab contributors, and listen to some fab music. Today’s featured
Alyssa Linn Palmer has a thing for boots #queersummer #yycqueerwriters #hotnewrelease
It’s almost time! Happy Thursday, kittens! As I countdown to the launch of the fourth YYC Queer Writers anthology, you get to meet our fab contributors, and listen to some fab music. Today’s featured author is my friend and frequent
Alyssa Linn Palmer has a thing for boots #queersummer #yycqueerwriters #hotnewrelease
It’s almost time! Happy Thursday, kittens! As I countdown to the launch of the fourth YYC Queer Writers anthology, you get to meet our fab contributors, and listen to some fab music. Today’s featured author is my friend and frequent
Ready to QUEER UP your summer? #yycqueerwriters
Hey, Calgary… we pulled something out of a (cowboy) hat for you… Coming July 14, 2019, as your antidote to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth… A QUEER SUMMER NIGHT IN COWTOWN As gay as a Western rodeo? You
Ready to QUEER UP your summer? #yycqueerwriters
Hey, Calgary… we pulled something out of a (cowboy) hat for you… Coming July 14, 2019, as your antidote to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth… A QUEER SUMMER NIGHT IN COWTOWN As gay as a Western rodeo? You
NOLA Booklovers Convention, in pictures #blcon19 #booklovers #nola #contest
New Orleans. Books. Lovers. Heaven. Really. I would give you more words, but you know what? You kinda had to be there. But. Here are a few pictures: This was all inside that little purple conference bag. Timelord technology! Happily
NOLA Booklovers Convention, in pictures #blcon19 #booklovers #nola #contest
New Orleans. Books. Lovers. Heaven. Really. I would give you more words, but you know what? You kinda had to be there. But. Here are a few pictures: This was all inside that little purple conference bag. Timelord technology! Happily
Hello, New Orleans! My Booklovers Con Agenda/Manifesto: Connecting with people who combine talent with hard work, discipline, ethics, and vision
On Tuesday, I’m getting on a plane to New Orleans and for the next six days, I will be in Romancelandia—the Disneyland for romance readers and writers that is the Booklovers Convention. This year’s BLCon is the first post-Katheryn Falk,
Hello, New Orleans! My Booklovers Con Agenda/Manifesto: Connecting with people who combine talent with hard work, discipline, ethics, and vision
On Tuesday, I’m getting on a plane to New Orleans and for the next six days, I will be in Romancelandia—the Disneyland for romance readers and writers that is the Booklovers Convention. This year’s BLCon is the first post-Katheryn Falk,
Full of gratitude and adoration for Damon Suede #writingcommunity #romancelandia
On Saturday, May 5, the Calgary Association of the Romance Writers of America hosted a workshop by the fantabulous Damon Suede. We spent the morning talking about characters and Damon’s unique way of aligning them with verbs and using this
Full of gratitude and adoration for Damon Suede #writingcommunity #romancelandia
On Saturday, May 5, the Calgary Association of the Romance Writers of America hosted a workshop by the fantabulous Damon Suede. We spent the morning talking about characters and Damon’s unique way of aligning them with verbs and using this
M Jane Colette’s Mostly Illegal UFC Photo Album #nsfw
I came. I saw. I conquered. Actually, they gave the trophy to that writer-in-residence Todd guy, but that’s just cause he was crying like a little baby at the end of the night. Anyway, you don’t want to know about
M Jane Colette’s Mostly Illegal UFC Photo Album #nsfw
I came. I saw. I conquered. Actually, they gave the trophy to that writer-in-residence Todd guy, but that’s just cause he was crying like a little baby at the end of the night. Anyway, you don’t want to know about
You are invited: UFC for Writers March 1 @7 pm #cspace #yyc #yycevent #yycliterary
“It’s like the Ultimate Fighting Championship, except with a bunch of stoned queer writers instead of athletes.” “Speak for yourself. I’m gonna be stone-cold sober. Da’ better to whip your ass with, little boy.” Overheard in the locker room So.
You are invited: UFC for Writers March 1 @7 pm #cspace #yyc #yycevent #yycliterary
“It’s like the Ultimate Fighting Championship, except with a bunch of stoned queer writers instead of athletes.” “Speak for yourself. I’m gonna be stone-cold sober. Da’ better to whip your ass with, little boy.” Overheard in the locker room So.
February 3: Passionate Heart Facebook Launch Party! #newrelease #hotread #readromance
Remember the not new release from my sisters at Passionate Ink? (That’s the “some like it hot” chapter of the Romance Writers of America, founded by Sylvia Day back in the day.) Today, we are having a Facebook Party to
February 3: Passionate Heart Facebook Launch Party! #newrelease #hotread #readromance
Remember the not new release from my sisters at Passionate Ink? (That’s the “some like it hot” chapter of the Romance Writers of America, founded by Sylvia Day back in the day.) Today, we are having a Facebook Party to
Wanna fight?
I’m prepping for a few fun things right now, and I wanted to share them with you so you can add them to your calendars if you’re in yyc in February or March. The Main Event: P.J. Vernon, author of
Wanna fight?
I’m prepping for a few fun things right now, and I wanted to share them with you so you can add them to your calendars if you’re in yyc in February or March. The Main Event: P.J. Vernon, author of
Happy first Monday of December, a SURPRISE! & a few words about reviews
So I have a surprise for you. We don’t officially go live with Text Me, Cupid until Thursday, but apparently, the Amazon and Kobo pre-orders have flown to people’s devices at midnight today, which means they are live. So if
Happy first Monday of December, a SURPRISE! & a few words about reviews
So I have a surprise for you. We don’t officially go live with Text Me, Cupid until Thursday, but apparently, the Amazon and Kobo pre-orders have flown to people’s devices at midnight today, which means they are live. So if
VIP VPs, Launch Party Launch, new courses & socks #happymonday #textmecupid
Happy Monday, Beautiful People, I have so much news for you today! First, today, we kick off the Text Me, Cupid ONLINE Launch Party with the fabulous blog of the award-winning author CR Moss, who is shining the spotlight on
VIP VPs, Launch Party Launch, new courses & socks #happymonday #textmecupid
Happy Monday, Beautiful People, I have so much news for you today! First, today, we kick off the Text Me, Cupid ONLINE Launch Party with the fabulous blog of the award-winning author CR Moss, who is shining the spotlight on
Mark Your Calendars for the TEXT ME, CUPID Online Launch Party! #textmecupid
I love, love, love parties. And I throw fabulous parties. So I’d like to most cordially invite you to the Text Me, Cupid launch party, which will take place EVERYWHERE from November 26 to December 14, with the help of
Mark Your Calendars for the TEXT ME, CUPID Online Launch Party! #textmecupid
I love, love, love parties. And I throw fabulous parties. So I’d like to most cordially invite you to the Text Me, Cupid launch party, which will take place EVERYWHERE from November 26 to December 14, with the help of
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving #gratitude #iamgrateful
That’s all. 😉 Some writerly reading for your holiday Monday from Brainpickings: Chekhov’s 6 Rules on Writing: https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/10/03/chekhov-6-rules/ Jeanette Winterson’s 10 rules on writing: https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/09/05/jeanette-winterson-10-tips-on-writing/ Elmore Leonard’s killer 10 rules on writing: https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/08/21/elmore-leonard-10-rules-of-writing/ mjanecolette ★★★ STAY IN TOUCH TellMe@mjanecolette.com INSTAGRAM * Twitter * GOODREADS * Facebook * LOVE
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving #gratitude #iamgrateful
That’s all. 😉 Some writerly reading for your holiday Monday from Brainpickings: Chekhov’s 6 Rules on Writing: https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/10/03/chekhov-6-rules/ Jeanette Winterson’s 10 rules on writing: https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/09/05/jeanette-winterson-10-tips-on-writing/ Elmore Leonard’s killer 10 rules on writing: https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/08/21/elmore-leonard-10-rules-of-writing/ mjanecolette ★★★ STAY IN TOUCH TellMe@mjanecolette.com INSTAGRAM * Twitter * GOODREADS * Facebook * LOVE
How a story begins: “I’m getting to know a character named Florence” #bittersweethalloween #writingtips #beginnings
This week, in the More Than A Guilty Pleasure class, we’ve talked about acts, scenes, and characters and I’d like to share with my class, and with you, how I get to know a character. For me, stories usually start
How a story begins: “I’m getting to know a character named Florence” #bittersweethalloween #writingtips #beginnings
This week, in the More Than A Guilty Pleasure class, we’ve talked about acts, scenes, and characters and I’d like to share with my class, and with you, how I get to know a character. For me, stories usually start
🎃 Release Day! Say hello to BITTERSWEET HALLOWEEN 🎃 + dirty EXCERPT
Happy release day, Bittersweet Halloween! ONE-CLICK NOW This week, in the More Than A Guilty Pleasure class I’m teaching this fall, we’re spending a lot of time talking and thinking in scenes, not chapters. (Chapters, I suggest, are entirely irrelevant.
🎃 Release Day! Say hello to BITTERSWEET HALLOWEEN 🎃 + dirty EXCERPT
Happy release day, Bittersweet Halloween! ONE-CLICK NOW This week, in the More Than A Guilty Pleasure class I’m teaching this fall, we’re spending a lot of time talking and thinking in scenes, not chapters. (Chapters, I suggest, are entirely irrelevant.
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Acts, Scenes & Characters
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! This week we will be talking about acts, scenes, characters, and start pondering YOUR IDEA. Get inspired by watching Kurt Vonnegut: WEEK TWO FULL SLIDE DECK + EXTRA MATERIALS FOR
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Acts, Scenes & Characters
Welcome to Week 2 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! This week we will be talking about acts, scenes, characters, and start pondering YOUR IDEA. Get inspired by watching Kurt Vonnegut: WEEK TWO FULL SLIDE DECK + EXTRA MATERIALS FOR
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure!
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! My More Than a Guilty Pleasure class starts today at the Alexandra Writers’ Centre! I’m very excited. If you’re in Calgary, you can still sign up this week: REGISTER HERE
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure!
Welcome to Week 1 of More Than A Guilty Pleasure! My More Than a Guilty Pleasure class starts today at the Alexandra Writers’ Centre! I’m very excited. If you’re in Calgary, you can still sign up this week: REGISTER HERE
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Mastering the Romance Novel Form To Tell the Perfect Story
As you know, I argue vociferously that reading and writing romance and erotica is more than a guilty pleasure. It’s sort of a revolution, really. And, anyone writing in any genre should be learning from what romance writers do. To
More Than A Guilty Pleasure: Mastering the Romance Novel Form To Tell the Perfect Story
As you know, I argue vociferously that reading and writing romance and erotica is more than a guilty pleasure. It’s sort of a revolution, really. And, anyone writing in any genre should be learning from what romance writers do. To
When Words Collide 2018: Panel and Workshop Materials Up
Hello, kittens, I’m still recovering from When Words Collide 2018, but I’ve put together the slide decks and extra notes for panel attendees, and you can have a peek at them too if you like. The REAL Diversity Panel When
When Words Collide 2018: Panel and Workshop Materials Up
Hello, kittens, I’m still recovering from When Words Collide 2018, but I’ve put together the slide decks and extra notes for panel attendees, and you can have a peek at them too if you like. The REAL Diversity Panel When
m jane colette 