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Longfinger, by Stephen Smith

Picked up a copy of this horror short story at Prose in the Park, by Stephen Smith.I have a love-hate relationship with this kind of horror. Deliciously tantalising but makes me crave more! Leaves you with more questions then answers! Detailed but teasingly barren!Atmosphere to the nines!I could smell, taste and feel the very all-encompassing environment, the atmosphere raw against my flesh! I could feel that rough terry cloth robe against my skin (and I wanted it off!)Keep your eyes on this young and upcoming author, Stephen Smith!I know I'll be watching for further works!

Oh, the People You Meet!

That is the best thing about great outdoor summer literary events like Prose on thr Park!You meet the greatest people!Jennylyn James and Kelly Norah Drukker Samantha EdensSimon Dulac & Jordon Dessertine of Rapido Books, Montreal (my printers)Fellow author (and sweetie) Nathalie Beaupré The incredible Laurie Stewart (of Corvid Moon Publishing)Jack Briglio - comic book writer and creator of Dominion Jack!!And last, but certainly not least, Roxanne McLaren of Another Chapter Publishing and author a numerous children's books!Photo-ops missed and shout-outs given:Major Jim Watson and I have crossed paths three times this week. Once at the Walk for Autism event on June 4th, once at the Stittsville Arts in the Park, and again at Prose in the Park yesterday, June 10th - and I missed the photo-op every time!The lovely and always inspiring Yasmine Asgarali (don't know why none of my pictures with you worked? Looking forward to seeing your pictures!)Fellow author Benoit Chartier and Liam Gibbs.

Major Credit Cards!

Major credit cards now accepted!Outside the big box bookstores, I'm able to offer my books at a significantly reduced price! (Up to over 35% off Chapter's cover prices!)These smaller more intimate events and venues are the place to pick-up your autographed copies of The Symbiot-Series!June 4thStittsville Arts in the ParkJune 10thProse in the ParkJune 24thThe Authors' Market (Byward Market)July 28thThe Authors' Market (Byward Market)Aug 11thThe Authors' Market (Byward Market)Aug 26thThe Authors' Market (Byward Market)

The Symbiot-Series: Book 2 - June 24th

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), June 24th!  

Thomas J. Oord's follow up book of The Uncontrolling Love of God, is to be released August 2017! I have an essay included in this book!

Mementos Signs and Trophies

Got my new roller banner, updated with both The Hunt: Symbiosys and Necropolis covers!Also included in this new promo material is The Refuse Chronicles and A Dark Corner of My Soul! Mementos Signs-Awards-Promotions1027 Carp Rd.,Stittsville, ON613-836-6494What fantastic quality work and service!

The Symbiot-Series: Book 1 - June 24th

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), June 24th!   

More Lounge Reading

My books are available for your lounge reading pleasures in yet another location!Currently you can preview my writing atOrigin Trade Coffeehouse (111 York St on the Byward Market)Morning Owl Coffeehouse (1047 Canadian Shield Ave, Kanata)Alice's Village Cafe (3773 Carp Rd, Carp)and now atDr. Bill Freeman dental office! (420 Hazeldean Rd, Kanata)

Rogers Daytime Ottawa TV

Back on Rogers Daytime Ottawa TV with host Catherine Marion!Interested in watching theinterview?I speak of Ottawa's upcoming Prose in the Park event on June 10th and my next upcoming novel,The Refuse Chronicles!

CKCU FM 93.1 with Jeff Larocque

7:00 am sharp!There I am!CKCU Thursday Blend Earlywith host Jeff Larocque!Interested in listening to this radio piece?Follow the link!