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My new ABC Files novel, Sufficient Unto the Day, is published!
I have published a paperback version of my detective novel on Amazon and IngramSpark. You can order it online, or meet me at one of these upcoming events: Books at the Barn on June 20 (opposite the St Andrews Strawberry Festival here in Niagara-on-the-Lake), at a signing event at Chapters bookstore in St Catharines, on…
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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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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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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…