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Max fans make book launch a blast

What a hectic few days it’s been! First, the good news: I submitted my wilderness survival graphic novel manuscript to my editor at Orca Books. Very happy about that but it’s also the reason I haven’t posted about Saturday’s big launch yet. But...

Ready for launch . . .

This Saturday is the big party at the CN Tower, celebrating the 30th birthday of the tower and OWL Magazine. Part of the celebrations will be the launch of my latest graphic novel, Max Finder Mystery Collected Casebook Vol. 1. The day promises to be a busy one, with...

Book readin’ fun in Eden Mills

The Eden Mills Writer’s Festival was great. The sun was shining, the air a bit cool but perfect for lounging, listening and reading – and there was much of that going on. Melanie and I arrived in the early afternoon, which gave us plenty of time to have a...

On the road to Eden Mills

The summer may be on the way out the door, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy one last day of outdoor fun. If you’re around the Eden Mills area on Sunday September 10th, then come to the Eden Mills Writer’s Festival, where I’ll be...

More steps on that trail . . .

The long weekend is over and so is the summer, but I’m feeling good about all things. Spent the weekend working away on the wilderness adventure graphic novel. Finally sorted out the tangled plot and seem to be back on the trail, heading toward that final climax...

Yes, I should be writing but . . .

Have you ever wondered how much dust gathers inside your computer? A deadline must be approaching because that’s exactly what I was thinking about the other day as I was cleaning and most definitely avoiding getting any writing done. About three months ago, I...

Taking it to the top

My mom and some visiting relatives are heading into Toronto today for a bit of sightseeing and touring about the big city. So, where are we kicking off our tour of T.O? Where else, but the CN Tower! Like Niagara Falls and other great Canadian landmarks and monuments,...