I was born in the suburbs of Montreal in 1979. I graduated from Laval University with a bachelor’s degree in education in 2003. I have since then been teaching high school mathematics. An avid reader, I decided to plunge into creative writing in 2017 during my parental leave. Chestnut Street is my first published novel. I currently live with my wife and two children in Montreal.
Simon LandryI haven't had that problem so far. My way of working towards a new story is to gather every single thought and idea that pops into my head on paper on…moreI haven't had that problem so far. My way of working towards a new story is to gather every single thought and idea that pops into my head on paper on into a notepad on my phone (that way you never forget an idea). Eventually all these ideas and thoughts gel into a general storyline from which I can just add details. Hopefully I'll never have to deal with writer's block, but if I ever do and find a way around it, I'll update this answer! ;)(less)
Simon LandryReaching people you never would have met otherwise in your life. I've had emails from readers from all over the planet, been contacted by local politi…moreReaching people you never would have met otherwise in your life. I've had emails from readers from all over the planet, been contacted by local politicians and newspapers and even been recognized on the street (which is a new and strange feeling for me as I never aspired to be in the spotlight).(less)