Monday 12 February 2024

TED BARRIS IS JOINING US!

 



We are so fortunate that Ted Barris is joining the meeting of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle in March.

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. 

His books and awards are far too many to mention but Ted's website  https://tedbarris.com/ is rich with information about Ted, including his awards and his books, and includes fascinating articles. 

Ted's series on wartime Canada including his latest published book, Battle of the Atlantic, are packed with human stories and bring to life the incredible sacrifices and contributions Canadians have made during various wars. 

Ted has been 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.'

Ted will be speaking about his new book, soon to be published, which features the Battle of Britain and how Canadians contributed to this first major military campaign fought entirely by air forces. It occurred during the Second World War. 

Ted will be sharing his writing and research experience with members of the Uxbridge Writers' Circle. 

If you are interested in becoming a member, please email contact@vickyearle.com for information.

There are no membership fees and all writers are welcome. 




Wednesday 27 September 2023

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). 

Friday 9 June 2023

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

 


Saturday 15 April 2023

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!



Monday 20 March 2023

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. 



Sunday 18 September 2022

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. 

Wednesday 7 September 2022

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