Come chill out with me at VCON Relaxicon (41½) this month. It’s happening from Saturday, October 28th to Sunday, October 29th at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel in Surrey. It will be my first time to attend, and this is how VCON is described on its website, “VCON is the oldest general-interest science fiction,…… Continue reading Relaxing at VCON Relaxicon (41½)
Author: Miki Dare
writer and artist
Tesseracts 20 Book Launch in Vancouver
I had a fabulous time at the “double the fun” book launch for Issue 16 of Pulp Literature and Tesseracts 20 in Vancouver. My short story “Grounded” is in the latter anthology, and it was my first time to read my published work in public. I was nervous to say the least, but had a…… Continue reading Tesseracts 20 Book Launch in Vancouver
Compostela: Tesseracts Twenty
I’m on cloud nine that my story “Grounded” is in the new anthology Compostela: Tesseracts Twenty which is now available exclusively on Amazon. Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing puts out a Tesseracts anthology each year, and it features work by Canadian science fiction, fantasy and horror authors. According to Edge’s website, “Some of Canada’s…… Continue reading Compostela: Tesseracts Twenty
Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthology Official Release
The official release of Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy is set for October 8, 2017. I am excited to say that my story, A Star is Born is one of the 23 stories selected for this anthology. Within these pages, readers will find imaginative science fiction and fantasy tales with an Asian focus…… Continue reading Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Anthology Official Release
Feature First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People on Canadian Banknotes
Being an artist, I value and see how powerful images are in society. As a writer, I see how important stories are to how we view ourselves and others. For so long and in so many ways, Indigenous people have been and continue to be marginalized in Canada. Sharing positive images and stories in a meaningful and…… Continue reading Feature First Nations, Inuit, and Métis People on Canadian Banknotes
Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories
There is a twinkle in my eye! I am excited to say that my short story “A Star is Born” will be featured in Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories. The Laksa Media Groups Inc. is responsible for this anthology, and I am feeling thrilled to be part of an organization that forward focused.…… Continue reading Where the Stars Rise: Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories
Powell Street Festival
The Powell Street Festival is celebrating its fortieth year this year in Vancouver, and I am so happy to be taking part in the event. Come stop by my table for a visit and a chat. I will be selling my paintings, prints and cards. I have always loved the Powell Street Festival and it`s…… Continue reading Powell Street Festival
Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual Bloom Art Auction
Come check out the Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual BLOOM Art Auction on Saturday, May 28, 2016. My art titled Exotic Flavour Existence will be part of the silent auction. You can get a sneak peak by going to the gallery exhibit and/or the online preview featuring the art of more than 60 artists. The…… Continue reading Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual Bloom Art Auction
Creative Ink Festival
I had a fabulous time at the Creative Ink Festival and am sending a big thank you to author Sandra Wickham for bringing this event into existence. It was my first time going and it was so energizing! I ventured out of my midnight writing cave and into the daylight hours to learn new ideas,…… Continue reading Creative Ink Festival
Food for the Brain
What are you feeding your brain? Try a good book. It`s food for the brain. Curling up with an old-fashioned paper-bound book is like having a healthy home-cooked meal surrounded by old friends, dear family and interesting new guests. You are nourishing your mind with knee-slapping humour, deep conversations and a feast of new ideas.…… Continue reading Food for the Brain