Upcoming Events

With the release of THE RIVER RUNS ORANGE only 2 months away, I'm busily filling up my calendar with lots of book happenings.

The LAUNCH - Have finally scheduled a date, May 12, 7:00 pm at the usual place, Library and Archives Canada. I'll be doing this with Mary Jane Maffini who'll be launching her second Charlotte Adams novel. I'll be posting more details on my events page in my webs site. And if you'd like an invite please send me an e-mail.

CONFERENCES - I'll be at MALICE DOMESTIC in Arlington, Virginia, Apr. 25-27. I had a super time last year. It's a terrific conference. Hope it's as exciting this year.

And of course, I'll be at BLOODY WORDS in Toronto, June 6-8. It is The Event for CANADIAN mystery writers and our fans and is always great fun. Don't miss this perfect chance to mingle with your favourite Canadian author or discover, if you haven't yet experienced, the unique and exciting world of Canadian crime writing. Register at bloodywords.com.

And hey, I'm even thinking ahead. I've registered for LEFT COAST CRIME 2009 in of all places, Hawaii, a place I've always wanted to visit. I couldn't pass up this conference.

SIGNINGS AND READINGS - On April 2, 7:00 pm, I'll be participating on a panel discussion on 'The Importance of Setting in Mystery Writing'. Hosted by Capital Crime Writers it is being held at Library and Archives Canada in room 156. The meeting is open to the public.

On my way home from Malice Domestic, I'll be stopping in Oakmont PA, to attend the FESTIVAL OF MYSTERY on APRIL 28. I'm told the doors open at 5:00 pm. Sponsored by Mystery Lovers Bookshop, I've heard it's a throng of mystery writers and buyers. Should be exciting. If you're in the area drop by and say hello. For more information check mysterylovers.com.

On APRIL 30, 7:00-9:00 pm, I'll be announcing the shortlist for the 2008 Arthur Ellis Awards at the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. As the MC of this CWC evening of 'Winning at Crime', I'll be kicking off the evening moderating a panel of some of Ottawa's award winning authors, Barbara Fradkin, Mary Jane Maffini, Rick Mofina and Sue Pike. Then comes the big moment. We're all keeping our fingers crossed that Ottawa will have it's usual share of nominees. Come join us for the fun.

MAY 22, 6:30-8:30 pm, I'll be at the Stittsville Public Library participating on a panel on Cool Canadian Crime Writing. I'll be joined by Barbara Fradkin, Brenda Chapman and Margaret Stoddart.

May 30, 7:00-9:00 pm, I'll be emceeing Ottawa's celebration of National Crime Writing Week at the Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library. This year the internationally acclaimed Canadian author, Louise Penny will be headlining our event with a discussion about her award winning Inspector Gamache series and a reading from the latest in the series. The evening will start with a panel discussion by local authors J.D. Carpenter, Adriaan de Hoog, Suzanne Kingsmill, and of course, myself. It promises to be a fun evening with a chance to win door prizes.

RADIO INTERVIEW - Once again I'll be on Jane Crosier's popular Literary Landscapes program on CKCU radio. On May 1, 6:30 pm, she'll be interviewing me about the latest MEG HARRIS mystery, THE RIVER RUNS ORANGE. Please tune in to 93.1 FM.

My website is in the process of being updated. Once it is complete, all these events and more will be added to the Events page.

Hope to see you.