Toronto launch for Neil Smith's "Boo"

I went to Neil Smith's book launch for "Boo" at Type Books in Toronto on Monday. If it sounds like I'm bragging, it's because I am. I felt damn lucky to be there, and surrounded by so many other wonderful writers too.

I've seen Neil interviewed several times (most recently for a master class in Sarah Selecky's Intensive) and I can't get over how unflinchingly sweet he is. That sweetness really pops and sparkles in his writing, which makes me all the more thrilled to spend some time in Oliver Dalrymple's head.

My idea of heaven? Spending time in Neil Smith's idea of heaven

I just read this early review of Neil Smith's highly anticipated novel, Boo.

I don't believe in heaven, but oh Mylanta — if it does exist, please let it be full of 13-year-olds, and built by the big-hearted imagination of a treasure like Smith.

Fun fact: Smith is the judge for Sarah Selecky's Little Bird Contest this year! And he's sharing all kinds of inspiration for entrants on his FB page.