Try this short quiz on memorably snarky retorts and observations from five literary works.

In this podcast, we discuss BoucherCon 2026, the mystery and crime fiction convention in Calgary, with the Chair of the Local Organizing Committee, Pamela McDowell. The convention, which runs from...

Try this quiz on the documents, writers and events that led to the American Revolution and the foundation of the country.

G.D. Stickles is the pen name for Gary Stickles, who grew up in a small town near Niagara Falls. Over the years, he has pursued diverse professional roles, including hospitality worker, accountant,...

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Wow! Have we got a busy February for you, Dear Readers. Despite the bone-chilling cold and snow, we have a month of stories, readings, presentations and new ways to reach writers and readers. And d…

Do you know there's a list of one-hit wonders on Wikipedia? It's true, there is, and those one-hit wonders are even broken down by decade. Back in May 2025,

Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks. Leodora Darlington, The Exes (Dutton) “Darlington’s promising debut has more twists than a bag of pretzels, and the shi…

I offer online and in-person presentations. I am available to speak at libraries, schools, bookstores, etc., anywhere in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). My presentations are all roughly one hour in…

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I'm so delighted to host bestselling, award-winning author Judy Penz Sheluk on my blog today. Her writing advice is spot on! One Author’s Advice on Writing by Judy Penz Sheluk One of the most common q...

Timothy S. Johnston is the author of the Science Fiction/Thriller The Rise of Oceania series, which includes The War Beneath, The Savage Deeps, Fatal Depth, The Shadow of War, and most recently, A...