John R. Little seems to focus on short works of horror and dark fantasy. However, this year he put out a Novella called Miranda, which won the Bram Stoker for long fiction. Here's a link to my review of Miranda: http://www.thedeepening.com/horror/2009/...

Clayton wrote: "Charles Robert Wilson is terrific. You might also try John R. Little and Spider Robinson."

i know of Spider Robinson and his Callahan series, but not John Little - can you give me an idea of his writing style? maybe make a recommendation?

Charles Robert Wilson is terrific. You might also try John R. Little and Spider Robinson.

i have a soft spot in my heart for science fiction AND it just so happens there are three wonderful Canadian authors in this genre. they are:
Peter Watts
Charles Robert Wilson
Robert Sawyer
(p.s. the new t.v. series Flash Forward is based on a Sawyer novel)

Thanks Andrew, I wrote all of those down,so I can look them up. Some I knew but now you've given me more to check out.

Paul Quarrington, unfortunately, has inoperable lung cancer, and it looks like he's decided to quit writing. Whale Music is a favourite of mine.

Apart from those already mentioned, here's some more I like:
Joseph Boyden
Lynn Coady
Craig Davidson
Bill Gaston
Rawi Hage
Mark Anthony Jarman
Pasha Malla

Robert Sawyer is a Canadian sci fi author of note, though I've only read one of his books.

I hear very good things about John McFetridge, who is often compared to Elmore Leonard.

I am partial to Carol Shields. I love her writing. I know she was born in the States, but she lived here.
She was a great story teller.

Cindy wrote: "I like Guy Gavrel Kay as well, but I prefer his older work, some of the newer ones, with time travel I don't find as interesting. Last Light of Sun was brilliant though."

Wow, a) I didn;t know Guy Gavrel Kay was Canadian and b) I haven't read his stuff in years - kind of forgot about him.

What a great list, lots of names that I don't know, but will become acquainted soon. Thanks

I know, I get them wrong a lot too. It's hard to keep track of everything. I will definitely post a review once I read them.

Yes, I stand corrected, that is what I get for trying to do to many things at once. I am on three different books sights at the moment. Let me know how you like them when you get a chance to read them.

I like that, I assumed by Underworld it meant those types of stories. Just a note, I checked them out and they're actually Women of the Otherworld. If anyone is looking for them. They sound really good. I can't wait to pick one up.

Women of the Underworld just describes the series. The series starts out with Bitten, about Elena a Torontonian that is bitten and turned by her lover, then is followed by stolen. Then the books strarting with Dime Store Magic, follow Paige a witch. Haunted starts the books that star Jaime a necrromancer that communicates with spirits of the departed.
They all ineract with one and other in the series, but not always, that is the great thing about Armstrong. She has weres, vamps, demons, witches, necromancers.

I like that title. Going to tag it right now so I don't forget.

Kelley Armstrong's, Women of the Underworld series has a huge following, and they extremely well written.

Thanks Cindy. Yes I absolutely love a good horror book. I will definitely check them out.

Renee, I was reading through the comments, and was noticing that you like Horror, you will probably enjoy Kelley Armstrong as she is classified as horror, as is Tanya Huff (Toronto/Werewolves). I have not read any of Huff's work, but I know a lot of people really enjoy them, and they have spawned a TV show.

My favourite is The Eagle and the Raven, too.

Cindy wrote: "House of Dreams, was the book the got me hooked and the sequel House of Illusions, was an excellent wrap up to the story. The Lords of Two Lands Trilogy was great as well. If you are looking for st..."

I'll check him out too, thanks Cindy.

It is well worth reading them both. I prefer series because you don't have to say good bye to characters that I have fallen for and then I do not have to let go. I do have to wait a year or so.

Guy Gavrel Kay, writes alternative historical fictions, and some do use time travel between modern day and periods he is writing about. He has a style that is hard to define.

Oh I hate that. I like books that stand alone. i'll read them though, it might be worth the frustration. Guy Gavrel Kay, I assume science fiction if it's time travel?

I like Guy Gavrel Kay as well, but I prefer his older work, some of the newer ones, with time travel I don't find as interesting. Last Light of Sun was brilliant though.

Seer of Egypt is the second book in that series, Twice Born is the first. This is one of those stories that will not make sense read out of order.

Thanks Cindy, that should give me a good start. I marked the Seer of Egypt I think. I'll go back and look for the rest.

House of Dreams, was the book the got me hooked and the sequel House of Illusions, was an excellent wrap up to the story. The Lords of Two Lands Trilogy was great as well. If you are looking for stand alone books, Scroll of Saqqara and The Twelfth Transforming, were both pretty good. I really liked Child of the Morning as well. Her latest series, The Kings Men, with Twice Born and the Seer of Egypt were both excellent.
My favorite by her is The Eagle and the Raven, which is about the struggle by the Celts to repel Caesar's forces from the British Isles.

Cindy and A.F;

I'm going to check out Pauline Gedge. I love anything on Ancient Egypt. Recommendations?

Cindy and A.F;

I'm going to check out Pauline Gedge. I love anything on Ancient Egypt. Recommendations?

I've read a book or two by Pauline Gedge; an excellent writer.

Cindy wrote: "Hi My name is Cindy and I am new to the group. I have three favorite Canadian Authors. One being Pauline Gedge, who is from Alberta, and writes primarily Historical Fiction based on ancient Egypt. ..."

Hi My name is Cindy and I am new to the group. I have three favorite Canadian Authors. One being Pauline Gedge, who is from Alberta, and writes primarily Historical Fiction based on ancient Egypt. I also like Kelly Armstrong who is from Ontario, and writes Paranormal Fantasy and mystery. The third is Sarah B Franklin, from Calgary, her take on the Trojan War is one of the best piece I have read on that period.

My pleasure, Renee.

Wow Brad. You gave me a whole list to check out. Thanks.

I'm with you, Mark, on Ondaatje. He blows my mind. I also dig Findley, Kay, Atwood, Richard Harrison (poet), and Richler. Oh...I can't forget Maurice Sendak!

My favourite Canadian author is Michael Ondaatje, although strangely enough Paul Quarrington is a close second. It's also hard to leave out Margaret Atwood and Douglas Coupland and reading some of the above posts reminded me of how great Howard Engel is. All this by way of saying I don't have a favourite genre. "In the Skin of a Lion" is one of my favourite books of all time.

Atwood and Layton for sure, Jen!

:)

Yes, now that I'm finding more and more Canadian authors and realizing some I've loved all along are Canadian, I'm proud as well. We have some great minds freezing up here.

Irving Layton, hands down. Since I discovered his works as a young girl, years and years ago, my life has never been the same. Of course, from there, I spiraled off into various Canadian poets and authors. If I started listing off all of my favourites, I'd be here for hours. Margaret Atwood is worth noting as she has greatly influenced me, not only as a woman but as a writer. I think we've produced some of the finest authors in the world. I'm so proud, and in awe, of our literary geniuses.

I'll have to check that out Andrea, it sounds interesting.

My favourite (don't you just love how American sites consider Canadian spelling as mistakes?) Canadian Author would be Timothy Findley. I love his words.
When I was younger I enjoyed Margaret Atwood as well but I've not enjoyed her latest works. I don't enjoy Science Fiction. I enjoy Findley's use of real people as fictional characters. "Famous Last Words" was my favourite Findley novel.

Shannon wrote: "Hmm, off the top of my head my favourite Canadian authors are:

Historical Fiction Sandra Gullard eg. [book:The Josephine Bonaparte Collection The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B., ..."

Love Stuart Mclean stuff

Another favourite of mine is Howard Engel, but not for his mysteries (which I have not yet read), but for his non-fiction crime books. I loved Lord High Executioner: An Unashamed Look at Hangmen, Headsmen, and Their Kind and Crimes of Passion: An Unblinking Look at Murderous Love

Hmm, off the top of my head my favourite Canadian authors are:

Historical Fiction Sandra Gullard eg. The Josephine Bonaparte Collection The Many Lives and Secret Sorrows of Josephine B., Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe, and The Last Great Dance on Earth

Funny reading:

Stuart McLean eg.Stories from the Vinyl Cafe

Bitterweet funny:

Miriam Toews

General Fiction:

Alistair McLeod No Great Mischief A Novel
Ami McKay The Birth House

Oh I forgot about this bittersweet funny one:
Edward Riche

Rare Birds
and Mary Lawson and Katherine Govier write good books.

So these are some that get overshadowed by the big name writers from Canada.

Really? That close. Well I'm disgusted with myself. i never read the about the author pages. I should start doing that.

Renee
Yes and she lived in Lakefield just north of Peterborough before she died-- Dad took my pic in front of her house. Wish I still had it.

AF--haven't read those yet --will have to check them out.

Karen, my favourite books of his are Sailing to Sarantium and Lord of Emperors.

Oh I love Margaret Lawrence. I didn't know she was Canadian. I'm so out of the loop on this.

A. F. wrote: "My favourite Canadian author is Guy Gavriel Kay and he writes in my favourite genre, fantasy.

"I i loved the Finnovar tapestry

Renee wrote: "I think the title speaks for itself. My favorite genre is horror, of course. I don't have a favorite Canadian author. Please recommend for me."

Fave canadian author is Farley moowatt also liked Margaret Lawrence.--stone angel

I'll have to check him out. i like fantasy too. This is great, I'm getting lots of great authors I didn't even know about.

My favourite Canadian author is Guy Gavriel Kay and he writes in my favourite genre, fantasy.

My favourite Canadian author is Guy Gavriel Kay and he writes in my favourite genre, fantasy.

INteresting. I'll have to look at it more when I'm actually awake and my brain is functioning properly.