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November 30, 2016

Update #1 5th Annual Windflower Holiday Book Sale

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Thank you everybody who is supporting this year’s event. We are pleased to report that 27 Sgt. Windflower books have been sold to date. That means we are well on our way to meeting our goals to help Minwaashin Lodge in Ottawa.


Just a reminder about this great organization. Minwaashin Lodge is a healing centre in Ottawa that provides a range of programs and services to First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and children who are survivors of domestic and other forms of violence, and who may also be suffering the effects of the residential school system.


The mission of Minwaashin Lodge is to provide wholistic programs and services for grandmothers, women, children and youth impacted by family violence and residential schooling. All programs and services are provided in the context of cultural beliefs and values as part of the healing journey.


The money donated will go to support First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and children to have a good meal and presents from Santa under the tree on Christmas morning.


For more information about Minwaashin Lodge and to make your own donation please visit:


http://www.minlodge.com


Special Offer


If you make a donation to Minwaashin Lodge I will donate an additional $5.00. Just let me know that you’ve made a contribution. In addition, I will send a signed copy of a Sgt. Windflower Mystery, to you, or a friend or relative of choice, anywhere in the world.


E-mail me at mike54martin@yahoo.ca and I’ll send the other book along. And of course, add my additional donation to the cause.


 


Where to Buy A Long Ways from Home, the latest Sgt. Windflower Mystery


A Long Ways from Home is now available at many fine retail locations across Canada. It will soon be available in many more Chapters/Coles/Indigo stores. We’ll try to keep you updated. In the meantime, here are some of our favourite retail locations and below is the list of online retailers where you can order A Long Ways from Home at any time.


(If your local store doesn’t have A Long Ways from Home in stock, ask them to order some copies)


 


Edmonton, Alberta


Audrey’s Books


 


Toronto, Ontario


Sleuth of Baker Street


Indigo Yonge/Eglinton


 


Ottawa, Ontario


Books on Beechwood


Chapters South Keys


 


Kingston, Ontario


Novel Idea Bookstore


Chapters Kingston


 


London Ontario


Chapters London


 


Montreal, Quebec


Chapters Pointe Claire


 


Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador


Coles Corner Brook Mall


 


St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador


Chapters Kenmount Road


Coles Avalon Mall


Coles Village Mall


 


All Sgt. Windflower books are available in Chapters/Indigo stores across Canada and at Chapters.ca


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-long-ways-from-home/9781460292006-item.html?ikwid=a+long+ways+from+home%2c+mike+martin&ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0


 


You can also find them at Amazon online all over the world.


 


In Canada on Amazon.ca at


http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sgt+windflower+mysteries


In the United States from Amazon.com at


http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sgt+windflower+mysteries&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asgt+windflower+mysteries


In the United Kingdom at Amazon.co.uk at


http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sgt+windflower+mysteries


 


Thank you for supporting Minwaashin Lodge


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore?ref=hl


 


http://www.sgtwindflowermysteries.com/


 


 


 


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Published on November 30, 2016 05:27

November 24, 2016

5th Annual Windflower Holiday Book Sale

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It’s time for the 5th Annual Windflower Holiday Book Sale. For the last four years I have been donating most of the profits from the December sales of all Sgt. Windflower books to a great community cause. It’s a great way for me to give back a little to people and organizations who need so much, especially this time of year. In the last four years we have been able to donate over $2,000.00 to community groups who really need our support.


This year I will be donating $5.00 from the sale of every Windflower book to the Minwaashin Lodge in Ottawa. Minwaashin Lodge is a healing centre in Ottawa that provides a range of programs and services to First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and children who are survivors of domestic and other forms of violence, and who may also be suffering the effects of the residential school system.


The mission of Minwaashin Lodge is to provide wholistic programs and services for grandmothers, women, children and youth impacted by family violence and residential schooling. All programs and services are provided in the context of cultural beliefs and values as part of the healing journey.


The money donated will go to support First Nations, Inuit and Metis women and children to have a good meal and presents from Santa under the tree on Christmas morning.


For more information about Minwaashin Lodge and to make your own donation please visit:


http://www.minlodge.com


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Special Offer


If you make a donation to Minwaashin Lodge I will donate an additional $5.00. Just let me know that you’ve made a contribution. In addition, I will send a signed copy of a Sgt. Windflower Mystery, to you, or a friend or relative of choice, anywhere in the world.


E-mail me at mike54martin@yahoo.ca and I’ll send the other book along. And of course, add my additional donation to the cause.


The Sgt. Windflower books are available in Chapters/Indigo stores across Canada and at Chapters.ca


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/a-long-ways-from-home/9781460292006-item.html?ikwid=a+long+ways+from+home%2c+mike+martin&ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0


 


You can also find them at Amazon online all over the world.


 


In Canada on Amazon.ca at


http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sgt+windflower+mysteries


In the United States from Amazon.com at


http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sgt+windflower+mysteries&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asgt+windflower+mysteries


In the United Kingdom at Amazon.co.uk at


http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sgt+windflower+mysteries


 


Thank you for supporting Minwaashin Lodge


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore?ref=hl


 


http://www.sgtwindflowermysteries.com/


 


 


 


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Published on November 24, 2016 14:22

November 8, 2016

More Great Reviews for A Long Ways from Home

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Here are 3 great reviews for A Long Ways from Home, the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery. The first from the well-respected mystery review website Reviewing the Evidence. The second, a unique and funny review from Harold Walters of Book Remarks in the Clarenville Packet newspaper. Finally, one from the Miramichi Reader, the source for great book reviews from Atlantic Canada.


 


Review of A Long Ways from Home on Reviewing the Evidence


“A LONG WAYS FROM HOME will appeal to readers who enjoy Newfoundland settings, stories with an aboriginal twist, and simply well-told tales about ordinary people caught up in life on what is, when all is said and done, a very small island.”


http://www.reviewingtheevidence.com/review.html?id=10768


 


Review of A Long Ways from Home in the Clarenville Packet newspaper


“Yahoo, Sgt. Windflower rides again!! When all is said and done, Mike Martin’s Sgt. Windflower novels are fine reads.”


http://www.thepacket.ca/community/2016/11/3/a-long-ways-from-home.html


 


Review of A Long Ways from Home in the Miramichi Reader


The Miramichi Reader says “If you like police detective crime fiction that takes place outside the customary big city setting, then the Windflower mysteries will be enjoyable to you.”


http://miramichireader.ca/2016/11/long-ways-from-home-windflower/


 


Don’t Forget: Goodreads Giveaway for A Long Ways from Home Nov 1- Nov 15


Enter to win a copy of the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery: A Long Ways from Home. Set in beautiful Newfoundland at the eastern tip of Canada. Cool, cozy, Canadian crime fiction. Giveaway opens on Nov 1, 2016.


https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/208197-a-long-ways-from-home


 


Where to Buy a Long Ways from Home


 


Ottawa


Books on Beechwood


 


Toronto


Sleuth of Baker Street


 


Kingston


Novel Idea Bookstore


 


Edmonton


Audrey’s Books


 


Books are now available in Chapters/Coles/Indigo across Canada. Locations coming soon. If your local store doesn’t have A Long Ways from Home in stock, ask them to order some copies. Or you can order any Sgt. Windflower Mystery online and get the book shipped right to your house. You can also ask your local library to order some copies as well. Many of the bigger libraries have already ordered copies, but you can ask your local branch and they will bring in a copy for you.


Below are the online links where you can buy A Long Ways from Home. Don’t forget to follow Sgt. Windflower on Facebook and keep liking and sharing the good news. Thank You!!


 


Facebook:


https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore/


www.sgtwindflowermsyteries.com


 


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


 


 


 


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Published on November 08, 2016 08:07

October 27, 2016

Joys of Writing and Goodreads Giveaway Plus New Review

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In case you missed it, here is my article on the Joys of Writing which appeared on Omni Mystery News. Plus news about a Goodreads Giveaway and a new review of A Long Ways from Home


http://www.omnimysterynews.com/2016/10/please-welcome-back-mystery-author-mike-martin-5ff968c0.html


 


The Joys of Writing


Sometimes writing feels like a task, a chore that I have to do. It feels like work. That’s not always a bad thing when you are a freelance writer. It’s good to work if you like to eat. But when my creative or fiction writing starts to feel like work, I remind myself of some of the joys of writing.


First of all, I get to let my imagination run wild. Not that wild!! But free, that’s a better word for it. I get to create imaginary characters in an imaginary world and invite people to come visit. I make up imaginary friends and they become other people’s friends as well. That’s pretty cool. When I meet people who have read some of the Sgt. Windflower Mysteries they often talk to me about the characters they like, as if they were real. That’s because to them, and certainly to me, they are real.


Secondly, I get to see some of my innermost thoughts displayed in public on bookstore shelves and in public libraries. People actually pay money or walk to the library to check out what I have written. The sheer pleasure of seeing your book on the shelf between Margaret Maron and Peter May is pretty awesome. But to see someone walking out of the library with their book under their arm is a gift that no money or fame could buy. It cannot help but make you feel a little humble and a whole lot grateful.


Thirdly, people don’t just take your books into their homes, they take them into their lives. I’ve had many people write or tell me how much they enjoyed the last book or how much they are looking forward to the next Sgt. Windflower Mystery. Others have told me that they felt calm and relaxed when they were reading the stories, as if they were walking along beside Windflower and his partner Sheila. Or imagining the meals that they were eating and even trying out some for themselves.


Just recently I got a message from a reader who told me the sad news of her mother’s passing. She was not looking forward to the next few days and saying goodbye, but she had the new Windflower book, and said that at least would give her something pleasant to look forward to when those hard days were over. And last year I got a phone call from a reader on the east coast who called to tell me how much she liked the series and that she had shared the books with a friend who was suffering from cancer. That friend had to go through the misery of chemotherapy, but before they went they would read a few chapters from one of my books. That relaxed them enough to go through the pain and come through to the other side.


I don’t share these stories to say how great my books are but to show the power we as writers have to collectively bring some joy to a world that is desperately in need of it. And to remind myself and fellow writers that the gifts we receive from writing far outweigh any time or effort or work we put into them. Keep writing and finding the joy in writing. And remember the great Agatha Christie who said “Write even when you don’t want to, don’t much like what you’re writing, and aren’t writing particularly well.”


 


Goodreads Giveaway for A Long Ways from Home Nov 1- Nov 15


Enter to win a copy of the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery: A Long Ways from Home. Set in beautiful Newfoundland at the eastern tip of Canada. Cool, cozy, Canadian crime fiction. Giveaway opens on Nov 1, 2016.


https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/208197-a-long-ways-from-home


 


Review of A Long Ways from Home on Book Obsessed


“The novel is engrossing and entertaining, and the ending is completely satisfying. I can’t wait to read more about Sgt. Windflower and his adventures in Newfoundland!”


https://cecilesune.com/long-ways-home-mike-martin/


 


Where to Buy a Long Ways from Home


Ottawa


Books on Beechwood


Toronto


Sleuth of Baker Street


Kingston


Novel Idea Bookstore


Edmonton


Audrey’s Books


 


Books are now available in Chapters/Coles/Indigo across Canada. Locations coming soon. If your local store doesn’t have A Long Ways from Home in stock, ask them to order some copies. Or you can order any Sgt. Windflower Mystery online and get the book shipped right to your house. You can also ask your local library to order some copies as well. Many of the bigger libraries have already ordered copies, but you can ask your local branch and they will bring in a copy for you.


Below are the online links where you can buy A Long Ways from Home. Don’t forget to follow Sgt. Windflower on Facebook and keep liking and sharing the good news. Thank You!!


 


Facebook:


https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore/


www.sgtwindflowermsyteries.com


 


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


 


 


 


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Published on October 27, 2016 15:43

October 15, 2016

Five-Star Review and a Meal from A Long Ways from Home

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5 Star Review


“A well written series is set in Newfoundland, Canada”



A Long Ways From Home


Salmon (Arctic Char) Curry from A Long Ways from Home


Here’s a very cool blog post from Cheryl Pasquier in France who is a long-time Sgt. Windflower reviewer and fan. She writes a food blog that features recipes from books. This one is from A Long Ways from Home


http://madhousefamilyreviews.blogspot.ca/2016/10/readcookeat-recipe-salmon-with-curry.html


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Don’t Forget…


Kingston Book Signing Event: October 22, 2016


Come Meet Mike Martin and get your own signed copy of the latest Sgt. Windflower Mystery


A Long Ways from Home


1-3:30 pm Saturday October 22, 2016


Novel Idea Bookstore


156 Princess Street


Kingston


 


Get Your Books Here!!!


Books are now available  in Chapters/Coles/Indigo across Canada. We’ll start posting locations as soon as we have them. If your local store doesn’t have A Long Ways from Home in stock, ask them to order some copies. Or you can order any Sgt. Windflower Mystery online and get the book shipped right to your house. You can also ask your local library to order some copies as well. Many of the bigger libraries have already ordered copies, but you can ask your local branch and they will bring in a copy for you.


Below are the online links where you can buy A Long Ways from Home. Don’t forget to follow Sgt. Windflower on Facebook and keep liking and sharing the good news. Thank You!!


 


Facebook:


https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore/


www.sgtwindflowermsyteries.com


 


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


 


 


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Published on October 15, 2016 15:01

October 10, 2016

Another Great Week Coming up at Sgt. Windflower Mysteries Oct 11-15

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It’s another great week of events with a TV appearance and the much-awaited Book Launch in Ottawa on Oct 13. Mike Martin will be appearing on Rogers Daytime Ottawa TV show at 1pm on Wednesday Oct 12. The show will be televised live at 1pm on Channel 22 and then repeated again at 6pm and 11 pm in case you miss the live version. Talking about Sgt. Windflower Mysteries and A Long Ways from Home.


Book Launch for A Long Ways from Home: Thursday October 13, 2016


Come Celebrate the Launch of the latest Sgt. Windflower Mystery


A Long Ways from Home


6:30-8:00 pm Thursday October 13, 2016


Books on Beechwood


35 Beechwood Ave


There will be Cake!!


 


Coming Soon….


Kingston Book Signing Event: October 22, 2016


Come Meet Mike Martin and get your own signed copy of the latest Sgt. Windflower Mystery


A Long Ways from Home


1-3:30 pm Saturday October 22, 2016


Novel Idea Bookstore


156 Princess Street


Kingston


 


Where you can find the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery: A Long Ways from Home.


A Long Ways from Home is on its way to Chapters/Indigo/Coles bookstores all across Canada. If your local store doesn’t have them coming you can always ask them to order some for your area. In the meantime, A Long Ways from Home is available now for order from all of the online retailers listed below, plus many more.  You can also buy A Long Ways from Home from these fine independent bookstores.


Ottawa


Books on Beechwood


35 Beechwood Avenue


Toronto


Sleuth of Baker Street


907 Millwood Road


 


Kingston


Novel Idea Bookstore


156 Princess Street


 


Edmonton


Audrey’s Books


10702 Jasper Avenue NW


 


Order online anytime from:


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


Don’t forget to follow Sgt. Windflower on Facebook and keep liking and sharing the good news. Thank You!!


 


Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore/


www.sgtwindflowermsyteries.com


 


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Published on October 10, 2016 06:00

October 5, 2016

Book Launch Ottawa and Book Signing Kingston

Don’t Miss these Great Events


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Book Launch for A Long Ways from Home: October 13, 2016


Come Celebrate the Launch of the latest Sgt. Windflower Mystery


A Long Ways from Home


6:30-8:00 pm Thursday October 13, 2016


Books on Beechwood


35 Beechwood Ave


There will be Cake!!


bob


 


 


Kingston Book Signing Event: October 22, 2016


Come Meet Mike Martin and get your own signed copy of the latest Sgt. Windflower Mystery


A Long Ways from Home


1-3:30 pm Saturday October 22, 2016


Novel Idea Bookstore


156 Princess Street


Kingston


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And There’s More


I will be appearing on Rogers Daytime Channel 22 on Wednesday Oct 12 and CKCU Radio 93.1 FM Special Blend on Thursday October 13. More information will be posted soon on these media appearances.


And books will finally start to be available soon in Chapters/Coles/Indigo across Canada. If your local store doesn’t have A Long Ways from Home in stock, ask them to order some copies. Or you can order any Sgt. Windflower Mystery online and get the book shipped right to your house. You can also ask your local library to order some copies as well. Many of the bigger libraries have already ordered copies, but you can ask your local branch and they will bring in a copy for you.


Below are the online links where you can buy A Long Ways from Home. Don’t forget to follow Sgt. Windflower on Facebook and keep liking and sharing the good news. Thank You!!


 


Facebook:


https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkerOnTheCapeReviewsAndMore/


www.sgtwindflowermsyteries.com


 


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


 


 


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Published on October 05, 2016 06:06

September 27, 2016

Coming Events: Sgt. Windflower Mysteries

Things are very exciting these days at Sgt. Windflower Mysteries. There are newspaper articles and radio shows and even a TV appearance coming up. Plus, a Book Launch in Ottawa on October 13 and another event in Kingston on October 22. First up is a radio interview on The Carol Anne Meehan show on 1310 NEWS in Ottawa on Wednesday September 28. I should be on live around 2:30 pm EST. I will try and post an audio clip later once it becomes available.


There has been a short delay in getting books into Chapters and Indigo stores but they be there soon. Below are the retail and online locations where you can buy A Long Ways from Home.


Book Launch Ottawa October 13


 


Come Celebrate the Launch of the latest Sgt. Windflower Mystery


A Long Ways from Home


6:30-8:00 pm Thursday October 13, 2016


Books on Beechwood


35 Beechwood Ave


There will be Cake!!


 bob


 


Media


The media response to A Long Ways from Home has been terrific. There was a great article in the Southern Gazette (Link below) and follow up requests from several other outlets.


http://www.southerngazette.ca/News/Local/2016-09-24/article-4648392/Back-on-the-beat/1


 


There will be more newspaper and radio events coming up, so stay tuned. On October 12 I will be on Rogers TV Daytime Ottawa show. Here is their Facebook page so that you can find out where and when to tune in and watch the show.


https://www.facebook.com/daytimeottawatv/?fref=ts


 


  Book Signing Kingston October 22


I will be at one of my favourite bookstores Novel Idea in Kingston from 1-4 on Saturday October 22. Come by and say hi and get a signed copy of any of the 5 Sgt. Windflower Mysteries including A Long Ways from Home.


 


Novel Idea Bookstore


156 Princess Street


Kingston Ontario


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Novel Idea is a fabulous locally owned and operated independent book store located in the heart of downtown Kingston, Ontario. It has a great selection of national best sellers and local authors and it’s is both a fan and friend of local authors. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Kingston area.


https://www.facebook.com/NovelIdeaBookstoreKingston


 


Where to Buy A Long Ways from Home


Books are being shipped to retailers right now, but we’re happy to announce that 3 of my favourite Canadian independent bookstore already have copies in stock.


Ottawa


Book on Beechwood


35 Beechwood Avenue


……….


Toronto


The Sleuth of Baker Street


907 Mill Road


……….


Kingston


Novel Idea


Princess Street


 


And here’s where you can buy A Long Ways from Home online right now:


 


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.tuk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen Press


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


www.sgtwindflowermysteries.com


 


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Published on September 27, 2016 07:43

September 20, 2016

Support Independent Bookstores: 3 Favourites

One of the joys of being a writer is to see your books on the bookshelves of a book store. It’s even better when it’s in one of your favourite bookstores. Here are 3 of my favourite bookstores where you can find the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery: A Long Ways from Home.


Books on Beechwood


35 Beechwood Avenue


Ottawa, Ontario


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Books on Beechwood is an independent, locally owned, bookstore that reflects the interests of the surrounding neighbourhoods. The selections on literary fiction, biography, and history are particularly strong. They also have a good selection of mysteries, of children’s books and of cookbooks. The collection of several thousand books in the store is backed by the ability to order from a suppliers list of millions of volumes. They are very involved in the community and host special events such as book signings. They also have their own two book clubs which you are welcome to join.


http://www.booksonbeechwood.ca


 


Sleuth of Baker Street


907 Millwood Road


Toronto, Ontario


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Sleuth of Baker Street is a bookstore that specializes in mysteries, crime novels, detective fiction, Sherlockiana, spy and thriller novels…lots and lots of mysteries…British, American, Canadian…new, used, out of print. If they haven’t got it, they’ll find it. A newsletter worth paying for, and if you want something other than a mystery, they do lots of special orders.


http://www.sleuthofbakerstreet.ca/


 


Novel Idea Bookstore


156 Princess Street


Kingston Ontario


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Novel Idea is a fabulous locally owned and operated independent book store located in the heart of downtown Kingston, Ontario. It has a great selection of national best sellers and local authors and it’s is both a fan and friend of local authors. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Kingston area.


https://www.facebook.com/NovelIdeaBookstoreKingston


 


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


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Published on September 20, 2016 06:13

September 14, 2016

Book Release: A Long Ways from Home … Share the Good News

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A Long Ways from Home, the new Sgt. Windflower Mystery is now available for sale across the country and around the world. It will be trickling into bookstores far and wide over the next few weeks but it is not available for order from your favourite retailer. Please share this post and the good news with your friends and family.


A Long Ways from Home continues the adventures of Sgt. Windflower as he tries to solve crime and experience the joy and the sadness of life in small Newfoundland communities. Here’s what a few early readers had to say about it:


“I am a huge fan of this series, and this entry does not disappoint. I love the dialogue, the sense of place, Windflower’s devotion to Sheila, his strong sense of right and wrong, his belief in community policing, his love of his Cree culture, his fondness for peanut butter pie, and his love of a good book.”


Denise Zendel Santa Fe, New Mexico


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“I’ve already read the first few drafts of this book and it is the best so far. Mike Martin really did a great job on this one. Be sure you get your copies when they came out!”


Elliott Youden Montreal, Canada


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“This book has some action, a little suspense, and warm and mature love story. It has something for everyone. Do read it!”


Janet Sun Vancouver, Canada


 


Where to Buy A Long Ways from Home


Books are being shipped to retailers right now, but we’re happy to announce that 3 of my favourite Canadian independent bookstore already have copies in stock.


Ottawa


Book on Beechwood


Beechwood Avenue


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Toronto


The Sleuth of Baker Street


Mill Road


……….


Kingston


Novel Idea


Princess Street


 


And here’s where you can buy A Long Ways from Home online right now:


 


Chapters/Indigo


https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=A%20long%20ways%20from%20home%2C%20mike%20martin


 


Amazon


https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+long+ways+from+home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon Canada


https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Amazon UK


https://www.amazon.co.tuk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=A+Long+Ways+from+Home%2C+mike+martin


 


Itunes


https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-long-ways-from-home/id1146912733?mt=11


 


Friesen Press


http://www.friesenpress.com/bookstore/title/119734000033871183/Mike-Martin-A-Long-Ways-from-Home


 


Barnes and Noble


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-long-ways-from-home-mike-martin/1124466682?ean=9781460292006


 


www.sgtwindflowermysteries.com


 


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Published on September 14, 2016 15:42

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