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. 

Interview with Steve Burrows

 

Steve Burrows is the best-selling author of the Birder Murder Mystery Series.

Steve has presented to a meeting of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle about his writing, and was well received by members. 

I interviewed Steve recently about the release of the seventh book in the series, A Foreboding of Petrels. 

Here is the link to the interview: https://www.vickyearle.com/post/my-interview-with-steve-burrows-author-of-birder-murder-mysteries

I hope you enjoy the interview! And, yes, I recommend Steve's books!

Vicky Earle, Member, Uxbridge Writers' Circle.

PS Reminder: Uxbridge Writers' Circle is looking for new members! See previous post. 

New Members Welcome!

 

Uxbridge Writers' Circle is welcoming new members!

We are dedicated to encouraging and promoting the art and skill of writing in a supportive environment.

Membership is free and open to all genres. 

We meet in the Williamson Boardroom, Uxbridge Arena, on the first Tuesday of every month at 1.30pm. 

We invite speakers to join us for some of our meetings. 

Most members participate in our monthly 'word challenge' and write a piece (fiction/non-fiction, any genre including poetry/lyrics etc.) when we must use words selected by members at the previous month's meeting. We each read our writing to the group. 

We usually hold a ten-minute on-the-spot writing challenge as well. (Members are not obliged to participate in this or the word challenge).

Members may read sections from current WIPs and may share writing progress and experience. 

The meetings are informal and supportive to all members.

Check out earlier posts on this blog to find out more about previous speakers and past meetings. 

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

Tom McCreight

 

The Uxbridge Writers’ Circle lost a valued and beloved member on December 18, 2021.

 Tom McCreight was a teacher of math and sciences before he became involved in bluegrass.

He played the bass in a band called Silverbirch (see photograph, with Tom on the left).

 On retirement from teaching, Tom became more and more passionate about bluegrass. He sold CDs under the name Coot and became a multi-award-winning performer, music publisher, songwriter, merchandiser and more.

 But he told members of the Writers’ Circle very little about his esteemed past.

We didn’t realize we were in such highly accomplished company. We simply enjoyed his poems and stories.

 He was humble about his writing ability, but we loved his rich characters and whacky stories that made us laugh. He brought joy to our group, and he will be greatly missed. 

 This is the poem he wrote in December:

 

Myacide

 

I don’t believe in fire, and I don’t believe in gold

I feel no obligation to get wrinkled, sick, and old

I think I have the option to choose the date and time

To stop the wheels from turning and end this trip of mine.

 

I’ll choose my time to go away

Turn out the lights and call it a day

Cash out my chips, take one last bow

And leave the stage while I still know how.

 

I may be sick, but I’m not depressed

Just think it’s time to take my rest

I’ve travelled as far as I want to go

Sung all my songs and played my last show.

 

 

Rest in peace, Tom.

Your Uxbridge Writers’ Circle friends.

Book Launch!

 

I'm excited to be launching the fourth book in the Meg Sheppard Mystery Series, Playing with Fire, at blueheronbooks.com on Saturday, November 27 2021 between 2 and 4pm.

Everyone is welcome. 

Each book in the series is fast-paced and action-packed. The mysteries are set in the worlds of horse racing and country living. 

In the fourth book, Meg is faced with a tangled mess of murder, fraud, drugs, art, and arson. 

For more information, check out vickyearle.com. (My new blog is included in this website). 

A big thank you to Blue Heron Books for offering me the opportunity to launch my book in the store. Blue Heron is a wonderful indie bookstore that supports local authors, for which I am grateful!

Hope to see you there!

Vicky

PS and thanks to my fellow members of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle who give encouragement, advice and support.