Natalie Jenner is Joining Us!

 

 Exciting news!

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the Uxbridge Writers' Circle is pleased to be in virtual conversation with author Natalie Jenner. 

Natalie, a past resident of Uxbridge and a former indie bookstore owner has received much acclaim for her first two novels locally, nationally, and internationally. 

Both The Jane Austen Society and Bloomsbury Girls are international bestsellers. 

Every Time We Say Goodbye will be released in 2024. 

Some of the praise Natalie has received for her books include:

"Just delightful": People Magazine Book of the Week.

"Anyone seeking an antidote to contemporary chaos will find a welcome respite": The Washington Post.

"This one's good for the soul": The Globe and Mail.

"Utterly and wonderfully charming": Indie Next Great Road.

If you are interested in joining us, email contact@vickyearle.com

(Thank you to Lesa for submitting this post). 

BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING!

 

Readers have been waiting over 18 months for the next book in the Meg Sheppard Mystery Series. Vicky Earle is thrilled that Blue Heron Books will host the launch and signing of Dying for Money on Saturday, June 17 between 1 pm and 3 pm.

“I draw on many years of experience as an owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses and my love of animals,” Earle says. “I’m a storyteller. The books are fast-paced and feature an amateur sleuth, Meg Sheppard, and her beloved border collie, Kelly.”

In Dying for Money, a racehorse owner and gambler is found dead. “As Meg investigates,” Earle says, “quirky characters bring danger and pain to her family, including Kelly.”

Meg also struggles to help thirty unwanted racehorses. “I researched this,” Earle says. “I do my best to make my books authentic as well as interesting and entertaining to read.”

When asked if there is an overarching theme throughout her books, Earle responds that racehorse welfare motivates Meg’s investigative work.

Earle and her husband have lived on a ten-acre horse farm in the Uxbridge area for many years.

Earle is a Coordinator of Uxbridge Writers’ Circle, Treasurer of Sisters in Crime, Toronto Chapter, and Member, Board of Directors, WindReach Farm. She is a recipient of a Canada Book Award.

For more information on Vicky Earle, the launch, and the series: https://www.vickyearle.com

 

Book Signing on April 22!

 

Rick Ferguson is a member of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle and will be at blueheronbooks.com

on Saturday, April 22 to sign his exciting book The Ghosts in Maple Lest Gardens. 

Here's the blurb:

The Toronto Maple Leafs have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967- a burden that long-suffering fans have regrettably had to bear. Ron Bailey, the new director of player personnel for the Leafs, is more than frustrated with his beloved team, who last won the prestigious title when he was just three. Unfortunately, Ron worries that the cynical Canadian fans and media who fear it may be another forty years before the Leafs win another one might be right. 

Just as he is about to give up hope, Bailey accidentally uncovers a possible reason for the Leafs' long drought- a curse that has been supposedly placed on the team by the father of Dale McCaine, a former player who, due to tragic circumstances, never had the opportunity to play for a cup. As Bailey's curiosity peaks, he asks for a meeting with the feisty and feeble Doug McCaine- who asks for a second chance for his deceased son to play for the Stanley Cup in Maple Leaf Gardens. Only then will he lift his curse.

In this sports adventure, a young hockey director must orchestrate the game of the century as the spirits of former greats band together to help a player's dreams come true. 

I hope to see you at the book signing!

Join Us To Hear Ted Barris!

 

We are delighted that Ted Barris OC is joining us for our next meeting of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle on Tuesday, April 4. And you're invited!

Ted is an award-winning journalist, author, and broadcaster. He was a full-time professor of journalism and broadcasting at Toronto's Centennial College for 18 years. Since leaving Centennial, he has devoted his time to work as a writer, broadcaster, and public speaker. 

Ted was appointed as a member of the Order of Canada for 'advancing our understanding of Canadian military history as an acclaimed historical author, journalist, and broadcaster.'

His books and awards are far too many to mention! Please check out his website for more information https://tedbarris.com/

We are excited that Ted will be talking about his latest book Battle of the Atlantic which is packed with human stories that bring to life some of the incredible sacrifices and contributions Canadians made to World War II. 

If you wish to join us and/or would like more information, please email me at: contact@vickyearle.com. The event is free, but registration is required.