Science fiction and fantasy are two genres I grew up with, both in reading and on T.V. I grew up reading The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. I also read a lot of book that usually took place in different worlds and dimensions, followed a lot of...
Kelsey Rae Barthel Debut Dark Fantasy Release – Beyond the Code
This month’s guest is Kelsey Rae Barthel who grew up in the quiet town (500 people) of Hay Lakes in Alberta. After graduating high school, Kelsey moved to Edmonton and eventually began working in the business of airline cargo. However this never stopped her from...
Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author
This month we have Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author as a guest to the blog. She is known for her work such as The Legend of Sheba, Demon: A Memoir, Havah: The Story of Eve, and the Books of Mortals series. She is also a fan of video games! Let’s welcome...
The Do’s and Don’ts at a Book Signing
The big day is soon to commence. You’ve followed the details from the last post that dealt with approaching a store, professionalism and planning ahead. The day has been booked and now we need to go over some of the do’s and don’ts at a book signing. A lot of the time...
Does the Hustle Stop?
A new book is out – woohoo! You’ve probably been watching the Instagram and Facebook posts leading up to the launch of YEGman and post book release. The noise has paid off well, the book launch was a success. YEGman hit bestseller for Edmonton and sold out at the...
You Published a Book…. Now What?
By McKensie Stewart You wrote your book in record time, surpassing all your self-imposed deadlines. The carrier service rings your doorbell, you snatch the box from the delivery guy’s hands barely scribbling your signature acknowledging the receipt of the treasure...
Calgary Horror Con 2018
This year I am pleased to announce I will be a part of the Calgary Horror Con! There are many special guests, screenings and vendors at this convention. Find the map and full list of vendors on the Calgary Horror Con website. When? June 2nd & 3rd, 2018 11:00 am -...
Steena Holmes, NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author
This month’s guest is Steena Holmes, whose work has been named the “20 Best Books by Women in 2015” by Good Housekeeping and Redbook. She has also won the National Indie Excellence Award in 2012 for her novel Finding Emma as well as the USA Book News Award for The...
YEGman on BeatRoute
Vigilante justice propels new fantasy crime novel EDMONTON – Edmonton’s night life has its fair share of cops and thugs. There was a time when a typical night out would almost certainly involve an encounter with either one. Boom and bust Edmonton produced some of our...