When I was writing, I wanted every word to be not only deliberate, but musical. Precious.

As much as I believe in the capacity for art to create change, and as much as being an artist is physically and emotionally challenging, there is ultimately something a bit comfortable about making art in the comfort of your own home.

I am always hesitant to call myself an activist, mostly out of respect for the activists who are using their bodies and voices to protest or activists online who are constantly engaging and educating others.

I do use art as a site of protest, particularly in relation to dominant narratives.

I continue to explore poetry.

I recently did a reading at an elementary school in Ottawa, and one of the children asked me if I was a girl. I said yes. Another child commented that I had a deep voice. I responded: "Can girls have deep voices?" There was a pause and then the group responded, "Yes!"

My intention was never to write a "trans novel" - which is perhaps an effective strategy for writing a trans novel.