In the fall of 2019, I was very pleased to become a member of the Sisters in Crime – Toronto Chapter, an organization devoted to “promoting the ongoing advancement, recognition, and professional development of Canadian women crime writers.” I very much believe in this goal, and am grateful to be allowed to take part in […]
I was stunned to find out on Jan 31 that Undercard has been nominated for the Evergreen Award in the Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading, “Canada’s largest recreational reading program … to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages.” As much of an honour of being nominated for this award is who I have […]
In just its first month The Authors’ Book Club has attracted over 35 authors to be a part of it, listing themselves and their books on our site, with links to contact them, and the initiative has also garnered the attention of Sue Carter and the Quill and Quire. We so appreciate the captivating and generous feature story […]
At the start of January 2020, a friend of mine, Ann Y.K. Choi (who is also a Toronto-based author), and I started a new initiative, The Authors’ Book Club, with the goal of connecting book clubs with authors, to help facilitate book clubs reaching out to authors to speak at their events, and on a broader level, to […]
As an avid football fan, I have found this NFL season the most enjoyable there has been in at least the last four years. There have been spectacularly dominant performances by teams like the Ravens and 49ers, stellar seasons by players like Russell Wilson, Christian McCaffrey, and Michael Thomas, a record-breaking postseason by Derrick Henry…
I was surprised and honoured to learn that Undercard made 49th Shelf’s list of Top Fiction in 2019. It was a remarkable year for me, a year of endless firsts. It was thrilling, overwhelming, and endlessly rewarding, and this recognition by 49th Shelf made for an extremely satisfying conclusion to it. It has amazed me […]
Written by Vanessa Mainella and Kathleen Brennan, this interview came out great. It was a wonderful opportunity to share my processes and thoughts on writing, and specifically on writing Undercard. Because there are spoilers, with the interview dealing with what occurs in the book, I was able to delve much deeper into my choices for […]
My first time attending the mystery/crime fiction convention of Bouchercon was a real joy. Taking place in Dallas, Texas, the convention had excellent panels, warm, welcoming people, and a sea of thrilling novels. Ironically, the people who read and write about murder are as kind and supportive as can be. I’m very pleased and honoured […]
At ThrillerFest 2019 this past summer, I was interviewed by the Game of Books podcast, hosted by Christie Bunting and Cathi Twitero. They were great interviewers, putting one at ease with fun, engaging questions, and I really enjoyed it. My interview takes place at the 10 minute mark and lasts about 2 minutes. You can listen to the podcast in full […]
I cannot express how much I enjoyed my experiences at the Winnipeg International Writers Festival – the Thin Air Festival – and in Winnipeg in general. It was my first time in Manitoba, and I was amazed at how friendly and kind were the people in Winnipeg. There are also some beautiful sights, including the […]