I have read all three of Joseph Boyden’s novels, and while his most recent (The Orenda) is receiving great attention, my favourite continues to be his first. Perhaps it’s because I’m currently writing my second novel, which opens during WW1, and Three-Day Road is a tale from that time – but it’s much more […]
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared my book thoughts here, so to atone for the long absence, I’ll talk about one of my favourite authors – Ian McEwan. His books are always complex and intriguing studies of the intricacies of behaviour and motivation. Although I enjoy most of McEwan’s works, my favourite continues to be […]
Thank you to all who helped make the launch of Family Business a success!
OK, I admit it – I have an on-going love affair with the classics. My ‘comfort food’ consists of indulging in a feast of Charles Dickens or Jane Austen. Who could resist an opening line like Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a […]
Hi folks! We’ve just added a guestbook and welcome everyone to go ahead and sign it! Perhaps you attended the Launch at the Hot House Restaurant, or perhaps you have something to say about the book Family Business – go ahead and add your comments! To sign the book, click on the top menu option […]
Hi folks – for my Canadian fans, you can now buy my debut novel Family Business here through the website. Click on the tab for Family Business and scroll down to select the option for the print book. You will be taken to the secure Paypal page to complete the purchase. You could also purchase […]
Hello Friends! That very exciting day has come – Family Business is now available for purchase. For those of you who just can’t wait to get your copy at the book launch, or prefer an e-version, you can get your copy now. It is available in print from Amazon.com, which is the U.S. version – […]
Hello friends – please take a moment to click on the ‘Register’ button on the top right corner of the screen so we can have your email address to send out the official invitations to the launch party, notices of readings in your area and other fun stuff! For GTA fans, mark down the date […]
One of my favourite all time books is Jonathan Livingston Seagull. I read it a long time ago, yet it continues to inspire me with the desire to be the best I can be; to not be afraid of being different and to ‘go for it’. As per Wikipedia.org: “The book tells the story of […]