Writer in Residence Karl Schroeder

Which kind of writer are you? –Part 1

February 16, 2010 | Karl Schroeder | Comments (7)

Writing is not one activity.  It is many.  Knowing this can be key to your growth as a literary artist. There are a lot of myths about the writing process.  One of the worst is the myth of talent–which is a catch-all word that seems designed to stop any further questioning.  Talent, you see, is […]

Reading Tonight!

February 6, 2010 | Karl Schroeder | Comments (0)

TPL blog details of my reading at the Metro Reference Library tonight.

Off and Running!

February 3, 2010 | Karl Schroeder | Comments (0)

The reception on Monday afternoon went very well, and I was able to meet some of the authors who are submitting manuscripts to the program, as well as the hardworking Toronto Public Library staff members who made it all possible.  Thanks to everybody for the good food, good conversation, and general boost to my ego. […]

About Karl Schroeder

January 20, 2010 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

Karl Schroeder’s first science fiction novel Ventus was declared a New York Times Notable book in 2001, and his second novel, Permanence, won’the 2003 Aurora Award for best Canadian Science Fiction Novel. Karl is best known for the Virga series: Sun of Suns, Queen of Candesce, Pirate Sun, The Sunless Countries, and Ashes of Candesce. […]