Finnian Burnett

Author, Educator, Cat Person

Hey besties. After a lot of thought and too much Yorkshire tea (yes, I keep mentioning them in every post and at some point they’re going to start sending me free tea), I’ve decided to move all my blog-style content, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes updates over to Patreon where it’s easier for me to share …

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Welcome to Five Questions With—An interview series where I talk with some of my favourite writers, publishers, agents, and other industry folks. This week, I’m excited to talk with Tasneem Alam about werewolf heroines, emotional world building, and how characters can surprise you into writing your best work. I’m excited about your series WolfGirl. What …

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Heyyyyyy! When I posted last time, I was still in the middle of Hell-May, but nearing the end of my month of madness… And now I’ve survived my 21 zoom classes. 80K of client feedback. A desperate pants-related road trip. I’m now writing this from the actual middle of the Alexandra Writers’ Centre annual retreat …

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Welp, folks. Last time I posted a personal blog, I was WRITING ALL THE THINGS and have basically shifted from the March and April energy of “I can do anything!” to the May energy of “Oh shit. I have to do something.” Gone are the days of waking up at 2 AM and writing a …

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Welcome to Five Questions With – a blog where each week, I talk to writers, publishers, and other creatives about their work. This week, I welcome MJ Williamz. Congratulations on Chasing Her Scent! Can you tell me a bit about the book—what it’s about, what inspired it, and what you’re most proud of in this …

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