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People are endlessly fascinating – what they get interested in and how they make meaning in and with their lives. For some, it’s through arts like music and film; for others, it’s in occupational spaces many of us don’t think much about, like a blood lab or a garbage truck. Some of my work looks at human stories outside the pages of books.
Artist profiles
“Silky sass and secret lives.” Interview with vocal trio The Millies and their musical director, Stephen Hatfield. Focus, March/April 2017.
“In service to the sound: Drummer, composer, educator and band leader Kelby MacNayr.” Interview with Kelby MacNayr on collaboration and his album The Measure of Light. Focus, April 2014.
“The ultimate unplugged music.” Interview with James Young about community and the Early Music Society of the Islands. Focus, November 2013.
“A meeting of minds on being human.” Interview with writers Rhonda Batchelor and Susan Sanford Blades on The Malahat Review’s inaugural WordsThaw literary symposium. Focus, March 2013.
"Creativity and control: Book writers and sellers discuss the self-publishing trend.” Interviews with authors Janet Rogers, Lyn Hancock, and Rebecca Kennel. Focus, March 2011.
“HOOP Dreams: Marites Carino’s movies are a moving duet for dancer and camera.” Interview with Montreal-based filmmaker Marites Carino. This Magazine, January/ February 2011.
“Vikings With Amps: Norse mythology meets power chords in Týr’s mighty music.” Reprint of The Walrus article. Utne Reader, August 2007.
“Hail to the Hammer: Ancient ballads get the Viking heavy-metal treatment.” Travel piece and interview with Heri Joensen, singer of Viking heavy-metal band Týr from the Faroe Islands. The Walrus, March 2007.
Job profiles
"From Beaconsfield to Beijing and Oceans in Between.” Interview with Team Canada Olympic swimmer Stephanie Horner. Alma Matters, Summer 2012.
“The lifeblood of medical care.” Interview with Victoria-based hematopathologist Dr. Brian Berry. Focus, June 2012.
“Talking trash with Randy Smith: A salute to the guys that ride the trucks and heave the cans.” Interview with Saanich garbage collector Randy Smith. Focus, May 2012.
“The art of driving bus.” Ride-along and interview with BC Transit driver Cathy Bates. Focus, March 2012.
“Hey, how's it going? Focus takes the economic pulse of our community by talking with people in the bellwether sectors.” Focus, October 2010.