Blog Post 6

Writing About Toronto.

I enjoy writing about Toronto and not just because I'm from here. It's because Toronto is the type of city where anything can happen. My first novel: North of the Dead, is set in Toronto. Currently, I have two short stories posted on my website: 'The Bird War on Acorn Ave' and 'When the Resident Called.' Both stories also occur in Toronto and contain elements from events I have experienced here or experiences I have heard from other people. 
 
Working downtown in various hospitality positions over the years, I have seen many things, both good and bad. I have talked to a good number of people that have told me all kinds of stories and experiences. Crazy situations I did not think were possible in Toronto. Some stories prove to be true. So I picked out the elements of truth to write entertaining works of fiction.
 
The city itself has a district look to it and a mosaic of people from around the world that adds to the city's character. All things considered, I feel comfortable saying anything can happen here. That gives me a lot of good material to write about.