Author of the new murder mystery Norman's Conquest, now available, a follow-up to 2021's A Life of Bliss. Former Ottawa Citizen senior writer.
Ottawa, Canada
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Five years after its release, my first novel, A Life of Bliss, is still earning 5-star reviews. The latest had this to say: "I loved this book! A funny and heartwarming read that renews faith in one's self, life & the fact that we never really know what's possible out there."
Terrific news!
Ottawa Press and Publishing is offering any two of its mystery novels for just $30. This is a great chance to snap up some great books by Ottawa authors, including my novels A Life of Bliss and Norman's Conquest. Check out their website: ottawapressandpublishing.com
Join me and 11 other Ottawa writers for Books on Tap, a book fair at Beyond the Pale Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Genres include mystery, fantasy, romance, horror, family epics and contemporary fiction. Enjoy a craft beer and pick up some summer reading. #booksontap #ottawaauthors
Doing my final author signing of the year Saturday at the Orleans Christmas Arts Market at the Shenkman Centre. I'll be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fellow mystery author Brenda Chapman. It's your last chance to buy a highly prized signed copy of our novels.
This one's for the history books! A group shot of eight leading Ottawa crime/mystery authors at the Crime for Christmas book fair in Barrhaven Sunday. From left to right, Wayne Ng, Mike Martin, Barbara Fradkin, Katie Tallo, Amy Tector, Brenda Chapman, Don Butler and Peggy Blair.
I had strong sales of my two mystery novels today at Indigo South Keys. If you missed me at the bookstore, come to our Crime for Christmas mystery author book fair at the Barrhaven Legion Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. I'll be there will eight of Ottawa's top mystery authors.
Crime for Christmas, a mystery author book fair, will take place this Sunday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Barrhaven Legion. I'll be there with eight other top Ottawa mystery writers, signing copies of my two novels, A Life of Bliss and Norman's Conquest. Hope to see you!
Former Citizen journalist Tony Atherton's website focuses on historical stories. On this Remembrance Day, Tony uses two photo albums assembled by Harry Costigan, who served in WW1 and WW2, to illustrate what life was like for soldiers in those conflicts.
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🎄📷 Peggy Blair and I will be signing our mystery books at the Ritchie Feed & Seed Christmas Bazaar. This market is the perfect spot to kick off your holiday shopping and support local. And admission is free!
📷 November 15–16, 10 am to 3 pm
📷 5901 Ottawa St., Richmond, ON
If you enjoy beer and a great read, join me and six other Ottawa authors this Saturday at the Kichesippi Beer Company in Bells Corners. We'll be there from 1 to 4 p.m., signing copies of our books, with genres ranging from mysteries to fantasy and horror to romance. Cheers!
This Sunday is forecast to be hot and sunny, but if you'd like a respite from the October heat, I'll be at Indigo Rideau from noon till at least 3, signing copies of my two mystery novels, A Life of Bliss and Norman's Conquest. Stop by, cool off and say hello!
Today's author panel at the St. Lawrence Writers Festival was a big success, mostly due to the thoughtful and entertaining responses from mystery writers Brenda Chapman, Katie Tallo and John Delacourt. They made it easy for me to do my job as moderator.
Today's the day! At 1 p.m. I'll be at the brilliant new St. Lawrence Writers Festival in Brockville, moderating a panel discussion between three top Ottawa mystery/thriller writers: John Delacourt, Brenda Chapman and Katie Tallo. It should be great fun!
ATTENTION READERS. There's a terrific new writers' festival at ArtsHub in Brockville, opening Friday and running until Sunday. I'll be there, moderating a panel of Ottawa mystery/thriller writers – Brenda Chapman, John Delacourt and Katie Tallo – at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Off to Habitat for Humanity's Restore in Stittsville shortly for the big annual books fair. Along with a cast of other Ottawa-area authors, I'll be signing copies of my two mystery novels, A Life of Bliss and Norman's Conquest, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Stop by and say hello!
There's a new twist to Habitat for Humanity's annual book sale at its ReStore outlet in Stittsville Aug. 8-10. A lineup of Ottawa-area authors will be be on hand to to chat with customers and sign copies of their books. I'll be there this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Looking forward to this event. I'll be there Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, signing copies of my novels A Life of Bliss and Norman's Conquest.
Mark your calendars! Huge used book fair at the Habitat for Humanity Re/Store this coming weekend, but there will also be an authors room where you can meet local authors and buy their new books! I'll be there Sat/Sun along with Don Butler and Amy Tector! stittsvillecentral.ca/events…
This is a heads-up about an event I'm part of in Portland, Ontario on Aug. 23. Somehow, I cracked this lineup of stellar Ottawa-area mystery authors. If you're in the Rideau Lakes, come and hang with us as we talk about writing our mysteries. Nibbles and cool drinks included!
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Mark your calendars! I'll be at Mansfield's Shoes on Wed July 16 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. with summer reads that go perfectly with sandals and beaches! #ReBoundPress #CanLit #ShopLocal
