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March 7, 2017

Apt613 Reviews The Hunt

Local horror author and poet, Michel Weatherall'sbook -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)March 25th: Alice's Village Cafe hosts Michel Weatherall April 1st: Chapters - Kanata hosts Michel WeatherallApril 15th: Coles - Bllings Bridge, hotst Michel Weatherall: Book Signing June 10th - Prose in the Park June 24th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketJuly 15th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketJuly 28th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketAugust 11th - The Authors' Market on The Byward Market 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.Coles - BayshoreBayshore Shopping CentreBlack Squirrel Books & Cafe1073 Bank 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 PlazaColesCarlingwood MallChapters - Kanata400 Earl Grey
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Published on March 07, 2017 02:28

March 6, 2017

The Symbiot-Series: Book 1

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 inThe Symbiot-Serieswill be available atChapters - Kanata, April 1st! 
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Published on March 06, 2017 02:18

March 4, 2017

The Symbiot-Series: Book 1

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 inThe Symbiot-Serieswill be available atAlice's Village Cafe, March 25th 
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Published on March 04, 2017 04:09

March 1, 2017

Apt613 Book Review

Local horror author and poet, Michel Weatherall's book -The Symbiot- 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 sequel - and second book of The Symbiot-Series - The Hunt: Symbiosys!Want signed autographed editions? Horror author and poet, Michel Weatherall, will be attending the following events:Interviews (Radio & TV)March 25th: Alice's Village Cafe hosts Michel Weatherall April 1st: Chapters - Kanata hosts Michel WeatherallApril 15th: Coles - Bllings Bridge, hotst Michel Weatherall: Book Signing May - Sept: The Byward Market's Authors' Market 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.Coles - BayshoreBayshore Shopping CentreBlack Squirrel Books & Cafe1073 Bank 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 PlazaColesCarlingwood MallChapters - Kanata400 Earl Grey
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Published on March 01, 2017 16:56

February 26, 2017

Lounge Books

Looks like I've graduated to coffeehouse lounge books!How cool is that?!Two fantastic local coffeehouses, bars & lounges are carrying my book titles for your casual reading pleasure!Origin Trade Coffeehouse & Lounge111 York StreetMorning Owl Kanata1047 Canadian Shield AvenueUp next?Let's hope Carp's very ownAlice's Village Cafe3773 Carp Road,will join this growing trend!Drop by and check them out! Alice's breakfast is simply to die for!
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Published on February 26, 2017 04:35

Apt613 Reviews The Hunt

Local horror author and poet, Michel Weatherall'sbook -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)March 25th: Alice's Village Cafe hosts Michel Weatherall April 1st: Chapters - Kanata hosts Michel WeatherallApril 15th: Coles - Bllings Bridge, hotst Michel Weatherall: Book Signing June 10th - Prose in the Park June 24th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketJuly 15th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketJuly 28th - The Authors' Market on The Byward MarketAugust 11th - The Authors' Market on The Byward Market 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.Coles - BayshoreBayshore Shopping CentreBlack Squirrel Books & Cafe1073 Bank 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 PlazaColesCarlingwood MallChapters - Kanata400 Earl Grey
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Published on February 26, 2017 04:06

Prose in the Park 2017

Ottawa's favourite open-air literary festival, Prose in the Park, will take place onJune 10, 2017, 11 am - 6 pmin the Parkdale Park. And it is absolutely free. Everyone is welcome!Prose in the Park (Prose des vents en français)is a truly national blingual festival devoted to bringing together both established and emerging authors from across Canada.Prose in the Park also offers Ottawa's book lovers a mega book fair. More than 80 authors and a dozen small presses will be offering their latest works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry.Authors from nearly all genres will be present!Pick your poison! Fantasy, Sci-fi, Thrillers, Espionage, Romance, Erotica, Mystery, Young Adult, Poetry, Non-fiction!... Or is Horror your thing?Local Lovecraftian-horror author Michel Weatherallwill be particpating again at this year's event!Pick your copies ofThe Symbiot-Series!The Symbiot,The Hunt,Necropolis, and check our the workings of the upcoming release,The Refuse Chronicles!
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Published on February 26, 2017 03:45

February 24, 2017

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)Television!Daytime Ottawa host Dylan Black speaks with local author Michel Weatherall. (July 19, 2016)Rogers Channel 22 host Derek Fage and co-host Danielle Allard speak with local horror author Michel Weatherall. This is Michel's first interview! (Nov. 2015)
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Published on February 24, 2017 02:11

February 23, 2017

The Symbiot-Series: Book 4

Coming Soon!The Refuse ChroniclesISBN - 978-1-988253-06-0  (print)​The fourth installment in The Symbiot Series,The Refuse Chroniclesis a collection of sorrowful novelettes revisiting lost & forgotten secondary characters throughout the series; the human debris and fallout of the catastrophic events.Necropolis47° 9'S 126° 43'W06   –   02   –   2005:The Rising of R'lyehThe world has changed sinceThe Event.It willneverbe the same.Ancient and forgotten Cults stir in the darkness.The UNCGSC desperately prepares for a war they know is inevitable.Tamara Takahara – TamaraGibbons– the last Symbiocyst returns; the consequences obliterating.The Machinesearches for humanity's only hope and salvation.Titanic forces are in motion, their collision unavoidable.The Eventmay have changed the world,but the fallout has yet to come.All will be gambled.All will be lost.Be prepared. There is no tomorrow.(Photo is of Le Grand Rassemblement (The Grand Gathering), located in Sainte-Flavie, Quebec. It is the work of Canadian artist Marcel Gagnon. Used with permission and courtesy from the Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon.)Come meet me atOrigin Trade Coffeehouse, Feb. 25th AlthoughThe Refuse Chroniclesisn't yet finished (I've just passed 50,000 words, and I am anticipating the final product should be around 100,000 words [+/- 400 pages]).The Refuse Chronicleswill be an anthology, featuring between 12 to 14 novelettes (all of which will be available individually as ebooks). Although individual and freestanding stories, they will collectively crossreference and tell a larger, overarching story!Some are already available now!UNCGSC: The Facililty(set in Antarctica)Heidelberg: The Kiss of Dagon(set in 1943 Nazi-Germany)Seven Days in Pnakotus(set in the Great Sandy Desert of Australia)You can preview their individual covers onPinterest!
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Published on February 23, 2017 02:21

February 19, 2017

Das Ghul

Currently the 4th novelette of the upcomingThe Refuse Chroniclesand the 3rd title ofThe Saoirse-threadfollowingMatriarchandHeidelberg: The Kiss of Dagon.​The dead can speak. Secrets are no longer hidden.​Follow the UNCGSC files as they slowly piece together decades of machinations and a hidden and unknown enemy reveals themselves!Available in ebook through Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Apple iBooks!
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Published on February 19, 2017 08:26