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Guest Reviewer on Broken Keys Publishing

Broken Keys Publishingis honoured to have a guest appearance by Jackie, owner and operator ofCMB Catering. CMB Cateringis a local Kanata basedcompany  specializing in Corporate Luncheons and Summer BBQ's!Jackie will be providing a book review of oneof Laura Stewart's"Laurie's Ultimate Goods presents Fresh & Homemade Asian Cooking"cookbook in the near future!~ Laurie's books may be found and purchased atSmashwordsandAmazon ~~ Follow CMB Catering onTwitteror theirwebsitefor upcoming events or menus ~

Review of The Hunt: Symbiosys, Coming Soon!

Local Ottawa author,Laurie Stewarthas agreed to review the entireSymbiot Series, doing one novella a month!She gaveThe Symbiota fantastic book review onApt613in June!​“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.”Laurie Stewart,  Author Now I await with baited breath for her review ofits sequel,The Hunt: Symbiosys, due this month!Prefer ebooks?AmazonKoboBarnes & NobleGoogle PlayApple iBooksSmashwordsPrefer to order your copies online?Michel Weatherall - Author - websiteSinging Pebble BooksPrefer print editions?Perfect BooksChapters - KanataBlack Squirrel Books & CafeKobold's CornerComet ComicsColes - Billings Bridge PlazaOctopus BooksSinging Pebble BooksBooks on BeechwoodColes - Bayshore (coming soon!)

Big Bookstore, Indie Shops, or eBooks?

Got some data in today.These numbers may be of interest to my fellow local authors.Chapters/Indigo/Coles 34.9%Comic Book Shops        21.44%Indie Bookshops              11.9%Events                             20.67%Private Sales                     7.35%ebooks                                3.75%This is the distribution of sales through various venues.Although it appears that Chapters/Indigo/Coles moves the highest volumes, if we count Comic Book Shops as "Independent Bookshops" (21.44% + 11.9% = 33.34%) the indie book stores equals the giant Chapters/Indigo/Coles. (And these numbers do not consider the larger percentage of commission into the equation.Chapters/Indigo/Coles take 45% off the retail price - ouch! - whereas many small, private and local lndie book stores usually take anywhere between 25% -  40%. That translates into either more profit for the author or the ability to offer better deals to move more books!)Although I realize these number will not be the same for every author, they're still interesting information.The indie bookstores, I believe, draw a more eclectic and openminded audience (maybe even a better read crowd!)I have always been of the idea that ebooks are brutally difficult to 'sell'. (Let's not forget, sure there are no overhead costs, but you are a single voice screaming into a sea of literally tens of millions! It can be near impossible to be heard). I have always thought that ebooks work best as an "accessory".Don't believe all the hyperbole. Print is not dying. Electronic books are not on the rise.Voice in. Let me know what your thoughts are. Let me know your experiences!

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Authors' Market - July 8th - was a Hit!

The Author's Market, downtown on the Byward Market was a success onFriday, July 8th!Sold a healthy amount of  books, met a few fans and made some new ones too!(Our cute and cuddly Cthulhu accompanied us this day - Disclaimer: DoNOTcuddle therealCthulhu - He's lying. He doesn'tjustwant a hug!)I'll see downtown Ottawa at The Byward Market again,July 29th!If you miss me at this date, I will be returning,Friday, July 29th10:00 am - 3:00 pmFriday, Aug. 26th10:00 am - 3:00 pm~ Follow me on Facebook and Twitter for future releases! ~

Author's Market at The Byward Market, July 29th

The Authors' Market.Did you know the City of Ottawa Markets Management has launched an initiative at theByward Market?Outdoor space amongst the Market vendors allow local authors to highlight, showcase, promote and sell their works!I will be there on the following date (with another possible, as of yet unconfirmed, date coming!)Friday, July 29th10:00 am - 3:00 pmCome down! Meet and greet with me! Check out my work! Get your books signed!I you miss me at this date, I will be returning,Friday, Aug. 26th11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Daytime Ottawa - TV Interview

Once again, I am returning to Rogers TVDaytime Ottawa!Tuesday, July 19th,11:00 am (The show will be repeated 2pm, 5 pm, & 11 pm).My previous interview was last November and can be viewed here:(interview begins @ 2:07)

Invitational Letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Ofall of our Prime Ministers I feel it may only beJustin Trudeauwho best understands the value of literary culture.Having adorned the covers ofTWOmodern andcurrent comic books (CanadianChapter House's "Captain Canuck - Summer Special" as well as Marvel's "Civil War II: Choosing Sides" - how cool is THAT!!), we as Canadian authors - both local and abroad, need support and encouragement.The ByWard Market and its Author’s Market regularly welcome regional authors from all horizons and different languages in order to promote their books. This initiative offers local residents and visitors a unique opportunity to meet local authors, discuss their work, receive an autograph or obtain a copy of their book.Located in the heart of the ByWard Market, just around the corner of Parliment, the Authors’ Market is a covered outdoor space where authors can promote and sell their work, organize signing sessions, or even launch a new book. Books promoted at the Author’s Market can be written in French, English, Spanish or any other language!This initiative was launched by theCity of Ottawa’s Markets Managementin order to encourage visitors to discover our region’s cultural scene and to support local authors!I myself am a local author, born and raised in the Nation's Capital! I extend an invitation to our beloved PM, Justin Trudeau, to drop by and show his support of our local and rich literary talents!I will be at The Author's Market,Friday, July 29th,Friday, Aug. 26th.It would be my great honour to meet & greet you!

Finally @ Barnes & Noble!

Finally!!The entireSymbiot Series(books 1 - 5) are available onBarnes & Noble!How awesome is that!It had been an unhill battle, but now it's done! I'm in a larger part of the American market!Check it out! Download a few books. Write a review. Let me know your thoughts!They're all good!

Literary Landscape with Kate Hunt, on CKCU - FM 93.1 Radio

CKCU - FM 93.1Literary Landscapehosted by Kate HuntThursday, 6:30 pm - 7:00 pmLooks like I'll be a guest onKate Hunt's Literary Landscape, tentatively July 21st.Updates will be posted soon!