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Little Libraries in Niagara-on-the-Lake
I must confess that much of my reading these days comes from books I borrow from the bookcases along streets where I walk. There are at least five Little Libraries that I frequent. Since I write in the mystery/thriller genre, which is popular with the general public, I find that it’s a good way to…
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A New Novel is on the Way
I have written a complete draft of a new novel, the eighth one in the ABC Files entitled Sufficient Unto the Day. Without giving too much away, the book interweaves the narratives of Sean Carroll, who is heading down to Florida on his sailboat with Marjoree; Beth Phillips, who is working on a case in…
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I’m Happy to Work with Book Clubs
Two of my ABC Files books have been picked up by book club organizers to be discussed at upcoming meetings. Evil Ever Lives is to be discussed by a Toronto book club, and Ignorance is a Pleasant Evil by one located here in Niagara-on-the-Lake. If you’re interested in discussing my books, I’ll be happy to…
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NOTL Writers’ Circle at Reif Holiday Market, December 6-7
Several authors in the Writers’ Circle will be attending the market, which will be held from 11 am to 5 pm both the Saturday and Sunday. Judging by last year’s event, it should be a great success! I’ll be there all day on Sunday, and I will have my detective series The ABC Files on…
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Launch of the 2025 Writers’ Circle Anthology, September 24, 5:30-7:30 pm
Join us authors at an event at the NOTL Library to hear readings from the compilation of short stories and poetry. Refreshments will be provided. For more details, see https://allevents.in/niagara-on-the-lake/anthology-launch/200028833824136
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Learn about creative writing in Queenston, Ontario, September 27-28!
The NOTL Writers’ Circle will be participating in Ontario’s Culture Days at the lovely South Landing Inn in the historic town of Queenston, where we will be offering various activities for adults and kids. Meet NOTL writers and hear examples of short literary works; then try your hand at writing under their guidance. Writers will…
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Motive Crime and Mystery Festival, June 27-29, 2025
I attended this event on Sunday, June 29. It was a beautiful day, and I had a good time. The highlight for me was a panel discussion entitled Trope and Dagger: Playing (and Breaking) the Rules in Mystery Novels. Panelists were Margaret Cannon, Karen Sullivan, and Gregg Hurwitz. My takeaways included the following: “Come into…
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Come See us at ‘Books at the Barn’ in Niagara-on-the-Lake!
Once again the Niagara-on-the-Lake Writers’ Circle will provide an opportunity to meet with local authors on the day of the Strawberry Festival here in town. I will host Books at the Barn in front of my red barn at 322 Simcoe Street–across the street from St. Andrews Church–on Saturday, June 21st, from 9am to 3pm. …
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NOTL Writers’ Circle will be represented at the Reif Mother’s Day Market.
You can get my latest novel there, Ignorance is a Pleasant Evil.
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Salon des Refusés
I am attending a public event on Thursday, March 20, where I and nine other local authors will read from our works. It is to be held at the St Catharines Artists Centre, 354 St Paul Street, from 7 to 9 pm. The get-together is patterned after the 1863 Salon in Paris, where the Impressionists…