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The Refuse Chronicles

 “The Refuse Chronicles brings the reader back into the dark, mystic, and action-packed lovecraftian world of The Symbiot. “With skill, Weatherall weaves a story where characters bigger than life collide into a daring and memorable conclusion to The Symbiot-Series. “Be prepared to be taken on a ride that defies conventions as you meet new characters and reconnect with old ones. This is a book that you are unlikely to forget.”Nancy Laflamme,beta-reader (Policy Analyst)"Restraint has been abandoned. Pain, loss, rage, bloodshed, murder and mayhem reign. "There is a subtle line between vengeance and justice, and in The Refuse Chronicles - for hero and villain alike - their definitions are lost. "The ultimate Lovecraftian ode to cosmic-horror."Phoebe Caulfield, Goodreads "A true homage to Lovecraft and the genre of Weird Fiction. "Witness the rise of a truly vicious and lethal villain the likes of which we've never seen in the entire Symbiot-Series. "It's modern-tech vs ancient forgotten evil. It's Lovecraft with teeth and bullets! "Murder. Mystery. Sci-fi. Ghost story. Subtle comedy. Traditional monster-story. Action. Historic. Spiritual. This anthology of assorted novelettes runs a complete gamut as they weave together to bring this series to its final and brutal conclusion!"'Seph Sayers,from The WovenBook Reviewer“A brilliant and twisted collection of related tales in the world of Nyarlathotep. Ancient evil, folk tales and modern horror will curl your gut and haunt your sleep.”Laurie Stewart,author and publisher

Apt613 Review of The Symbiot

Check out Local Lovecraftian-horror author Michel Weatherall's reviews from Apt613!“Lovecraftian atmosphere and themes at their best. Michel Weatherall is a master of this style of horror - he’ll keep you up all night reading, then for days just thinking about it.”Apt 613's Laurie Stewart,  Author"Action packed political and supernatural thrills are the backbone of this nod to Lovecraftian horror. Michel deftly weaves a fistful of threads into a tapestry of darkness..."Laurie Stewart, Apt613 reviewWant signed autographed editions? Horror author and poet, Michel Weatherall, will be attending the following events:Interviews (Radio & TV)Aug. 11th - The Authors' Market (Byward Market) hosts Michel Weatherall - The Refuse ChroniclesAugust 19th  - Arts on the Grass - Carp  Sept 9th - The Authors' Market (Byward Market) hosts Michel Weatherall - The HuntOctober 14th - Samhain Psychic & Craft FairNovember 19th - Tudor Hall Christmas ShowDec. 9th - Yule Craft Fair (TBA)Interested in ebooks?The Symbiot (book 1)The Hunt: Symbiosys (book 2)Necropolis (book 3)The Refuse Chronicles (book 4) - coming soon!Want print editions?Perfect Books258 Elgin St.Kobold's Corner430 Hazeldean Rd.Comet Comics1167 Bank St.Octopus Books116 Third AvenueSinging Pebble Books206 Main St.Book on Beechwood35 Beechwood Ave.ColesBillings Bridge PlazaChapters - Kanata400 Earl Grey 

Radio Interviews

RadioIn all likilhood, the longest and most indepth interview, CKCI host 'tic' is in conversation with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (July 13, 2016)CKCU's Literary Landscape host Kate Hunt discusses literary elements and thoughts with local horror author and poet Michel Weatherall. (July 21, 2016)What to know what makes the creative mind of a horror author work?Carol Anne Meehan talks with local Lovecraftian-horror author, Michel Weatherall. (June 17, 2016)New years usher in new ideas! Local Lovecraftian-horror author Michel Weatherall is focusing on smaller more intimate events and venues in the National Capital region!Livia Belcea, host of CHUO 89.1 FM's APT 613 LIVE speaks with Michel about these exciting upcoming events! (Feb. 7, 2017)CKCU host of Tuesday Special blend briefly speaks with local author Michel Weatherall about the Byward Market's The Authors' Market! (July 26, 2016) CKCU's Jeff Larocque in conversation with Ian Shaw and Michel Weatherall about 2017 Prose in the Park!

The Symbiot-Series: Book 2 - July 28th

The Hunt: SymbiosysISBN - 978-0-9948189-3-5 (print)ISBN - 978-0-9948189-2-8 (digital)​​Fear the Future. The Rising is Coming.​Following immediately on the heels of The Symbiot, its events segue directly into "The Hunt: Symbiosys".Barely eclipsing global extinction, the Gibbons' couple are forced to flee and hide from clandestine forces intent on their eradication.Centering between Montreal and Tokyo, this sequel introduces an unimaginable new world threat!A slow burning intercontinental chess match quickly escalates into its fast paced and violent conclusion!This book drops delicious hints of the advent of Lovecraftian-mythos monsters! Foreshadowing a hidden but impending doom, this entire sequel is haunted by an unnameable undertow which promises to reach fruition in this trilogy's upcoming conclusion, Necropolis.Prefer ebooks?Never content with this book's original cover, now in its 3rd printing comes brand new cover art! Be the first to get your copies of this new artwork!The second book of The Symbiot-Series will be available at The Authors' Market (Byward Market), July 28th!

The Symbiot-Series: Book 1 - Aug 11th

The SymbiotISBN - 978-0-9948189-0-4 (print)ISBN - 978-0-9948189-1-1 (digital)​​"In the Symbiot, Weatherall has created a spine chilling tale reminiscent of the style of Stephen King"TDC Book Reviews​“Lovecraftian atmosphere and themes at their best. Michel Weatherall is a master of this style of horror - he’ll keep you up all night reading, then for days just thinking about it.”Apt 613's Laurie Stewart,  Author"Devoted music enthusiast and accomplished pianist, Lorne S. Gibbons, realizes the grim truth regarding a long lost and forbidden music as an evil entity is unleashed which threatens all existing life of Earth. As a crescendo of unknowable forces prepare to wipe out anyone in their way, Lorne and Veronica begin a race against complete annihilation. With little reinforcements, Lorne and Veronica have to fight against the god-aspiring creature to avoid further bloodshed. However, when godly power collides with humanity, the results are devastating."Joshua Hubley"One man's musical passion leads on a temporal hunt through a Lovecraftian world on a collision course with extinction! Reminiscent with Guy de Maupassant's The Horla"'Seph Sayers, Blogger & Book ReviewerInterested in ebooks?The first book in The Symbiot-Series will be available at The Authors' Market (Byward Market), Aug 11th!

La Machines are Coming!!

 Join me at The Byward Market's Authors' Market on Friday, July 28thLa Machine will be here, invading Ottawa this weekend as well! Bonus!!Here's a glimpse of these awesomely godzillian monstrosities!With the release of The Symbiot-Series' four and final title, The Refuse Chronicles, in August 2017, this will be a perfect opportunity to pick-up your signed print editions of the series before it's over!There's no time like the present!!

A Dark Corner of My Soul

"Are you prepared to face what's really lurking in the dim recesses of your mind?... the thoughts that most of us like to pretend are not rattling around in the back of our skulls. You know the ones. They undulate when you brush against them, and they always seem to grow a few sizes bigger in the middle of the night."Lydia Schoch, Writer & Blogger. Forward from "A Dark Corner of My Soul""An amazing collection of literary prose which Weatherall has kept locked in a desk drawer for two decades is now a short collection of dark and deeply disturbing  poems.     "The reader is transported into the mind of someone suffering and you can see the images of his words as if they were your own.     "As a sufferer myself, I was amazed at just how much he was able to write and convey how mental illness makes a sufferer feel. Those images which are so difficult to explain that haunt the head flow off the page, raw and exposed for all to see.I couldn't possibly choose a favourite in the collection as they were all so powerful and beautifully written. Michel  has a true talent and after reading I felt he was extremely brave to share such wonderful, if dark work."TDC Book Reviews"This book is exactly as its description, deep dark poetry. I will admit I really enjoyed this. I am not usually one to read poetry but trying to open my genres. I felt the author was really brave to bare his soul to everyone through his work. I enjoyed all but my favourite ones are Eternity with You, Come to Pass and The Man Downstairs. If you like dark poetry check these out. It is a very quick but enjoyable read.""Genuine Jenn"

Apt613 Reviews The Hunt

Local horror author and poet, Michel Weatherall's book - The Hunt - is reviewed by Apt 613.“Lovecraftian atmosphere and themes at their best. Michel Weatherall is a master of this style of horror - he’ll keep you up all night reading, then for days just thinking about it.”Apt 613's Laurie Stewart,  AuthorComing soon, book review of The Symbiot's 3rd installment - Necropolis: Pharaoh!Want signed autographed editions? Horror author and poet, Michel Weatherall, will be attending the following events:Interviews (Radio & TV)July 28th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketAugust 11th - The Authors' Market on The Byward Market Aug. 19th - Carp's Art on the Grass Sept 9th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketInterested in ebooks?The Symbiot (book 1)The Hunt: Symbiosys (book 2)Necropolis (book 3)The Refuse Chronicles (book 4) - coming soon!Want print editions?Perfect Books258 Elgin St.Kobold's Corner430 Hazeldean Rd.Comet Comics1167 Bank St.Octopus Books116 Third AvenueSinging Pebble Books206 Main St.Book on Beechwood35 Beechwood Ave.ColesBillings Bridge PlazaChapters - Kanata400 Earl Grey 

The Next 150

Canada's 150th? I watched the security begin rolling out 5 days before the event. Shutting down major downtown routes and avenues and critical and necessary arteries of the ebb amd flow of the city; essentially shutting it down. As Canada Day approached the amount of restructuring and security measures for the downtown core became concerning, alarming even.The plan seemed to be controlling, corralling, and herding our very own people and citizens in some misplaced sense of protection and security.It's ironic that on this day of celebrating Canada - and particularly what it means to be Canadian - that such a pronounced sense if fear pervaded. With the excessive amount of security should any acts of terrorism had occured, rather then securing our own people, they may very well have trapped them. (We've yet to hear about the excessive cost that on its way!) I have always believed that the best way to combat terrorists and terrorism is simple: To not be afraid.Yes, there are definitely aspects of traditional and conventional warfare and security involved. This is not to belittle the brave and valiant efforts of our armed forces on the front lines. The terrorist danger is an invading force, but what it is intending to invade is our minds. The battle against terrorism is a psychological one. A philosophical one. An irrational fear. A Fear that paralyzes your populace. A Fear that hobbles your industry. A Fear that cripples your economy. A Fear that shuts down your cities.In spit of our celebrating being Canadian, we have become all too Americanized in our excessive Fear.In moving forward, in viewing what Canada will be in the next 150 years, we should be concerned. We should be reflective. We should seriously consider what values our current leaders embrace, and what Fear they knuckle under to.If our leaders and decision makers cannot embody these virtues, then maybe that time has come to replace them.I can't say I have all the answers, but there is one thing I know:My Canada is not Fearful one.We are brave. We are Canadian.

The Refuse Chronicles Previews

The Refuse Chronicles previews are beginning to come in!Entering its final rounds of editing and finished, it due to go to print within weeks! “The Refuse Chronicles brings the reader back into the dark, mystic, and action-packed lovecraftian world of The Symbiot. “With skill, Weatherall weaves a story where characters bigger than life collide into a daring and memorable conclusion to The Symbiot-Series. “Be prepared to be taken on a ride that defies conventions as you meet new characters and reconnect with old ones. This is a book that you are unlikely to forget.”Nancy Laflamme,beta-reader (Policy Analyst)"Restraint has been abandoned. Pain, loss, rage, bloodshed, murder and mayhem reign. "There is a subtle line between vengeance and justice, and in The Refuse Chronicles - for hero and villain alike - their definitions are lost. "The ultimate Lovecraftian ode to cosmic-horror."Phoebe Caulfield, Goodreads "A true homage to Lovecraft and the genre of Weird Fiction. "Witness the rise of a truly vicious and lethal villain the likes of which we've never seen in the entire Symbiot-Series. "It's modern-tech vs ancient forgotten evil. It's Lovecraft with teeth and bullets! "Murder. Mystery. Sci-fi. Ghost story. Subtle comedy. Traditional monster-story. Action. Historic. Spiritual. This anthology of assorted novelettes runs a complete gamut as they weave together to bring this series to its final and brutal conclusion!"'Seph Sayers, from The WovenBook Reviewer