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Author Signings, Launches, Readings - September 2007

Toronto/GTA/southern Ontario

Sat, Sept 1, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Staples Business Depot, Pinebush Rd.
Cambridge, ON

·         Meet JOSEPH LEDERMAN, who will be signing his book When Good Men Do Nothing (Porcupine Hill) and talking about Children at Risk – Ontario.

Sun, Sept 2, 7:30 p.m.
Bread and Roses Café, Skydragon Centre, 27 King William St.
Hamilton, ON

·         As part of the LiT LiVe reading series, JEAN RAE BAXTER will be reading from The Way Lies North (Ronsdale Press), her YA mystery set during the American Revolution. No charge.

Tues, Sept 4, 7:00 p.m.
Blue Angel Gallery, 243 James St. N. (just south of Barton St.)
Hamilton, ON

·         Author and film-maker CHRISTINE WHITLOCK continues with workshops and readings of three of her film scripts:

·         Act II, Part 1 of her teen comedy script, Safe Sex Summer Camp (workshop)

·         Act II, Part 3 of her action/adventure feature film script Baptism Falls, now in development to be filmed in 2009 at Niagara Falls (workshop)

·         Act II, Part 3 of the pilot of Wine Crimes, her mystery/thriller TV series (reading)

Interested readers or actors as well as writers (if you want to submit material in future) should contact Christine at women.who.excel@hwcn.org or by phone at 905 547-7135 ext 1. Cost: $5 (includes a snack at the break); coffee, tea, and soft drinks available for a nominal fee. For more info, contact Cynthia Hill, blueangelgallerychill@hotmail.com or by phone at (905) 522-8735.

Sat, Sept 8, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Chapters London North, Fanshaw Parkway
London, ON

·         Meet JOSEPH LEDERMAN, who will be signing his book When Good Men Do Nothing (Porcupine Hill) and talking about Children at Risk – Ontario.

Sun, Sept 9
Eden Mills Writers Festival
Eden Mills, ON

·         Meet MICHELLE WAN will be reading from The Orchid Shroud (Anchor Canada), the second book in her Death in the Dordogne mystery series and just released in paperback. Plan to spend the day at the festival; bring a picnic, kids, dogs. For more information on the time and location of the reading or about the festival itself, visit http://www.edenmillwritersfestival.ca.

Sun, Sept 9, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Staples Business Depot, Pinebush Rd.
Cambridge, ON

·         Meet JOSEPH LEDERMAN, who will be signing his book When Good Men Do Nothing (Porcupine Hill) and talking about Children at Risk – Ontario.

Wed, Sept 12, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
From Kitchen to the Table, 125 Broadway
Orangeville, ON

·         Join JAKE DOHERTY, contributor to and co-editor of Mystery Ink (Ginger Press), an anthology of 18 short stories set in various cities throughout Ontario. Jake will be doing a reading and signing. This event is sponsored by Booklore, also of Orangeville.

Sat, Sept 15, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Chapters Guelph, Stone Road Mall, 435 Stone Rd. W.
Guelph, ON

·         As part of Chapters Guelph’s 10th anniversary, MICHELLE WAN will be signing the paperback release of The Orchid Shroud, the second book in her Death in the Dordogne mystery series.

Sun, Sept 16, 1:30 p.m. (sharp)
Jarvis Street Baptist Church, northeast corner of Jarvis & Gerrard Streets
Toronto, ON

·         Walk the streets that police detective William Murdoch would have walked in 1895 as MAUREEN JENNINGS shows you “Murdoch’s Toronto: Fact into Fiction.” Maureen walks and talks in the area where she sets the Murdoch series. The walk, under the auspices of Heritage Toronto, takes approximately two hours and ends up at the Dominion Brewery on Queen Street. No charge.

Wed, Sept 19, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Cafeteria, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Russell Street Site, 33 Russell St.
Toronto, ON

·         As part of the Queer Between These Walls literary event, PAT CAPPONI, author of Last Stop Sunnyside (HarperCollins Canada) and two other Toronto gay authors (Debra Anderson and Farzana Doctor) will be reading from their novels about living and working within mental health institutions. Short Q&A afterwards. Books will be on sale and the authors will be available to sign their books.

Wed, Sept 19, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Artists’ Studio, Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm St.
Toronto, ON

·         Join award-winning author ROSEMARY AUBERT at a reception to celebrate the launch of her new stand-alone historical mystery, The Judge of Orphans, and have your copy of the book signed by the author.

Wed, Sept 19, 7:00 p.m.
Bryan Prince Booksellers, 1060 King St. W.
Hamilton, ON

·         Join JEAN RAE BAXTER at the gala launch of her new historical YA mystery, The Way Lies North.

Thurs, Sept 20, 7:00 p.m.
1555 Avenue Rd., Party Room on 1st floor
Toronto, ON

·         Everyone is welcome at the fall kick-off meeting of the Toronto chapter of Sisters in Crime, where the following CWC/SinC members will be reading from their published works or works in progress: JEAN RAE BAXTER, N.J. LINDQUIST, MADELEINE HARRIS-CALLWAY, LYN HAMILTON, SYLVIA WARSH, ANN SHORTELL, CATHERINE ASTOLFO, MAUREEN JENNINGS, and ED PIWOWARCZYK. MEDORA SALE (aka CAROLINE ROE) will be introducing a new SinC anthology, and CHRISTINE WHITLOCK will be showing trailers from three of her films. This year is the 15^th anniversary of the founding of the Toronto SinC chapter, so to celebrate, there’ll be champagne and cake. Authors will also be selling and signing their books. $5 charge for non-SinC members; free for SinC members. RSVP to torontosinc@gmail.com.

To get to the venue, take the subway to Lawrence or Lawrence West, then take the Lawrence bus to Avenue Rd. Walk one block north of Lawrence to Sylvan Valleyway. The condo is on the northeast corner of Sylvan Valleyway and Avenue Rd.                      

Thurs, Sept 20, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Alliance Française, 24 Spadina Rd. (north of Bloor St.)
Toronto, ON

·         Join award-winning crime author JAN REHNER for the launch of her new novel, On Pain of Death (Sumach Press), a mystery set in WWII France. Jan will be reading from and signing her book. Wine and cheese reception follows. RSVP to info@sumachpress.com.

Thurs, Sept 20, 7:30 p.m.
Uxbridge Music Hall, Main St.
Uxbridge, ON

·         As part of the Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts, Books and Authors Night will feature SUSANNA KEARSLEY (aka EMMA COLE) reading from and discussing her Arthur Ellis Award-nominated thriller, Every Secret Thing (Allison & Busby). Also on stage are authors Gail Anderson-Dargatz and Ray Robertson. Tickets are $15 each and are available from Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge or at the door.

Wed, Sept 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SLEUTH OF BAKER STREET, 1600 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, ON

·         Authors LYN HAMILTON and SUSANNA KEARSLEY (aka EMMA COLE) are both known for setting their mysteries in exotic places and times. Come hear the stories behind their stories as they talk about their travels and reveal some of the methods they use in researching setting and historical details for use in their books. Susanna will be signing Every Secret Thing (written under the name Emma Cole) plus books written as Susanna Kearsley. Lyn will be signing The Chinese Alchemist (Berkley Prime Crime), her most recent Lara McClintock archaeological mystery plus backlist from the series. Limited seating so phone Sleuth at 416 483-3111 to tell them you’re coming.

Sat, Sept 29, 1:15 p.m.
St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. W.
Dundas, ON

·         As a guest author at an all-day (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) writing workshop, JEAN RAE BAXTER will be speaking on “Using Tone and Mood to Enhance Your Writing’s Dramatic Impact.” There is a charge for the full workshop. For more information on the workshop or to register, contact brianhenry@sympatico.ca.

Sat, Sept 29, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Chapters Ajax, Durham Centre, 90 Kingston Rd.
Ajax, ON

·         Meet BARBARA MURRAY who will be signing Gifts and Bones (SOAMES POINT PRESS), her new YA historical mystery set in 1902 Newfoundland.

Sat, Sept 29, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Chapters Scarborough, Kennedy Commons, 20 William Kitchen Rd.
Scarborough, ON

·         Second chance today to catch BARBARA MURRAY signing Gifts and Bones, a YA mystery set in early 20^th century Newfoundland.

Sun, Sept 30, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Word on the Street Toronto, Queen’s Park Circle
Toronto, ON

·         The following authors will be signing their books at the CWC tent (schedule will be posted soon): CATHERINE ASTOLFO, JEAN RAE BAXTER, RICK BLECHTA, GLEN BONHAM, JOAN BOSWELL, J.D. CARPENTER, DONNA CARRICK, ANN DIAMOND, BARBARA FRADKIN, R.J. HARLICK, NATE HENDLEY, SUZANNE KINGSMILL, JENNIFER LANTHIER, N.J. LINDQUIST, BARBARA MURRAY, JAN REHNER, CARO SOLES, MICHELLE WAN, and SYLVIA MAULTASH WARSH. We’ll also be selling Dishes to Die For…Again, the CWC cookbook; CWC mugs; and our new CWC short story anthology, Blood on the Holly – all of which would make terrific presents for your nearest and dearest.

Sun, Sept 30, 11:00 a.m.
Word on the Street Toronto, Great Books Marquee
Toronto, ON

·         MAUREEN JENNINGS will be reading from her Detective Murdoch historical police procedural series.

Sun, Sept 30, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Word on the Street Toronto, Great Canadian Magazines Tent
Toronto, ON

·         Magazine and short story writer SHARON CRAWFORD will explain how to sharpen your interviewing skills in “Interviewing Techniques for Magazine Writers.”

Sun, Sept 30, 3:00 p.m.
Word on the Street Kitchener
Kitchener, ON

·         MAUREEN JENNINGS will be reading from her Detective Murdoch historical police procedural series.

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Ottawa & eastern Ontario

Sat, Sept 1, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Salute to the Canal Workers, Jones Falls Lock Station, Hwy 15 north of Kingston
Jones Falls, ON

·         SUE PIKE and VICKI CAMERON continue their tour of their Rideau Canal mysteries (Shillings, a YA mystery by Vicki, and Locked Up, a short story anthology edited by Sue; both books are published by Deadlock Press). Free admission plus concerts by a number of groups, including the Irish Descendents.

Sat, Sept 15
Lyndhurst Turkey Fair
Lyndhurst, ON

·         SUE PIKE and VICKI CAMERON will be signing Locked Up (Sue) and Shillings (Vicki), in the library.
 R.J. HARLICK will be signing her latest Meg Harris mystery, Red Ice for a Shroud (RENDEZVOUS CRIME), from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sun, Sept 16
Art on the Trail, Cedarlane Studio woodland trail, 2117 Pittston Rd.
Spencerville, ON

·         Another chance to pick up a signed copies of Shillings by VICKI CAMERON and Locked Up, a short story anthology edited by SUE PIKE.

Sept 18 to 22, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
International Plowing Match, Hwy 15 & 42
Crosby, ON

·        With a theme “Sowing Seeds, Growing Dreams,” this event is far more than just hay, pigs, and cows – there are lots of reading events, crafts sessions, food and fashion events, and more. Daily admission is $10 in advance, $12 at the gate. For more information, visit http://www.plowingmatch.org/. The following CWC authors will be reading and signing their books in the Living Country Theatre Tent from noon to 1:00 p.m. on the days indicated:

·         Sept 18 to 22 – SUE PIKE (Locked Up) and VICKI CAMERON (Shillings)
·         Sept 18 – BARBARA FRADKIN (books from her Arthur Ellis Award-winning Inspector Green mystery series)
·         Sept 21 – R.J. HARLICK (Red Ice for a Shroud: A Meg Harris Mystery)
·         Sept 22 – THERESE GREENWOOD and RICK MOFINA (Mystery Ink, a short story anthology) with BRENDA CHAPMAN (Where Trouble Leads: A Jennifer Bannon  YA Mystery)

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Quebec

Sun, Sept 30, 5:30 p.m.
Solstice Bookstore, 721 Riverside Rd.
Wakefield, PQ

·         Join R.J. HARLICK for a reading of Red Ice for a Shroud, the second book in her Meg Harris mystery series.

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