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Collected Casebook #2 uncovered

by | Feb 22, 2007 | comics, writing news

I always love seeing the cover of one of my new books, and this cover for Max Finder Collected Casebook Volume 2 is no exception. This cover really captures Max and Alison in all their sneaky, investigative glory (see larger image). The second book in the Max Finder...

Another piratey tale for your bookshelf

by | Feb 8, 2007 | comics, literacy, writing news

Before last year, I hadn’t really given pirates too much of a thought (not counting the year I wore an eye-patch when I was eight) but they seem to be taking over my life and I have long since given up trying to fight it. It all started when I wrote a book...

Heading to OLA Super Conference

by | Jan 29, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

I am out and about this Friday February 2nd for the Ontario Library Association Super Conference 2007. You can catch me twice (you lucky people!) as I will be signing copies of Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Vol. 1 at the Owlkids booth from 9:30 am to 10:00 am....

Getting graphic with science

by | Jan 23, 2007 | comics, literacy, writing news

As a writer, you know you are over the hump of winter when your new spring titles start arriving from the publishers. Fortunately, 2006 was a busy year for me, so there are a few new book arrivals to talk about. The first are my three new Graphic Science titles from...

More Max mentionables

by | Dec 18, 2006 | comics, writing news

Seems like more folks are discovering the joys of curling up with a Max Finder Mystery. Here are a few more Max sightings in print and online: Toronto Public Library Holiday Gifts Suggestions 2006. I love the library (and why not?), so I am totally excited that Max...