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August 14, 2012
August 10, 2012
What They’re Saying about The Walker on the Cape
Toronto Star
“The Walker on the Cape offers some foxily constructed plotting, a winning sleuth figure and an air of charming cheerfulness.”
Anthony Lund, Allbooks International Reviews
“The Walker on the Cape is a promising debut for Windflower and co, and with a constantly moving plot, some clever twists and a pleasant writing style it will not be the last we see of them either. For anyone who enjoys the R D Wingfield’s Frost novels will find plenty to get their teeth into here.”
Ruth Latta, Author of The Old Love and the New Love
“A strong, well-paced plot, characters with distinctive personalities, and the unique Newfoundland setting combine to make The Walker on the Cape a good Canadian read.”
Michael P. MacDonald, Author of Poolroom and Politics
“Mike Martin has produced a very compelling police procedural set in Grand Bank on the coast of Newfoundland. From main character Winston Windflower on down, he has created a group of people that you want to get to know better; hopefully in future stories and other circumstances.”
Southern Gazette, Marystown, Nfld
“History and mystery. Welcome to Grand Bank, Sgt. Winston Windflower. Hope the locals don’t keep you too busy!!”
Ottawa EMC Community Newspaper, Ottawa Region, Ontario
“Novel shows mysterious side of the Rock. Readers are taken through the winding, narrow streets of a small town and are exposed to the town’s gossip mill and wharf-side benches full of old-timers along the way.”
August 9, 2012
Vagabonde and The Walker on the Cape
http://avagabonde.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-walker-on-cape-in-newfoundland.html
August 8, 2012
On the Rock
Greetings from Grand Bank, Newfoundland. We had a grand trip down through the Maritimes and had two beautiful days in Gros Morne National Park along the way. We stayed in Gros Morne Cabins in Rocky Harbour right on the ocean and ate fresh lobster and cod caught in the morning and delivered to the fish plant next door at noon. We will be here for the week. Highlight is book signing at Sharon’s Nook and Tea Room in Grand Bank on August 11, 2012. If you’re in the area drop in for a cuppa and the best cheescake on the island.
Don”t Forget:
Book Signing Downhome Shoppe and Gallery St, John’s August 14, 2012
Book Signing Event, “The Walker on the Cape”
2:00 to 5:00pm, Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Downhome Shoppe and Gallery
303 Water Street, St.John’s, NL
And here is a great blog post by Vagabonde, an excellent photographer who allowed me to use her photo for the cover of “The Walker on the Cape”
http://avagabonde.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-walker-on-cape-in-newfoundland.html
August 3, 2012
Book Signing St. John’s NL August 14, 2012
Please pass along to anyone who you know might be interested.
Greetings. You are invited to meet Mike Martin, the author of The Walker on the Cape on August 14 at the Downhome Shoppe and Gallery 303 Water Street St. John’s, NL
Book Signing Event, “The Walker on the Cape”
2:00 to 5:00pm, Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Downhome Shoppe and Gallery
303 Water Street, St.John’s, NL
July 31, 2012
On the Road Again
The Walker on the Cape and my partner and the dog are going on the road for most of August. No, we will not be tying the dog to the roof a la the Romney Family Vacation nightmare. She gets a nice comfortable seat in the back. But the flow of info from here should reduce considerably. Many of you will not be disappointed but restrain from outward expressions of joy. At least til we’re gone!!
The “trip” will take us through Montreal and Quebec City which is not much to speak of unless you actually get off the highway. But once we get near Quebec City the outlook brightens considerably. We get to roll along the nothern St. Lawrence up near the Gaspe and then dip down through Northern New Brunswick. On the way to Fredericton we get off the super-hiway and take the scenic River Drive along the mighty St. John River and just before we get to our stop for the night we meet an old friend. Mr Giant Potato Head, emblematic of all things potatoish and good about New Brunswick and agriculture on the East Coast.
A night in the historic but renovated Lord Beaverbrook ( a Ramada now I think) and half a day in Fredericton before we beetle across Nova Scotia to meet our destiny and our ferry at North Sydney, a speck on the tip of Cape Breton Island.
At least that is the plan. I’ll give a mini-report on our progress from Fredericton.
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And I am reminded yet again why it’s so much fun to write a book. Your friends say such nice things about you and your book. Some of which are even true!!
From my old friend Cindy Moriarity who came to the Collected Works Book Signing last week with her mother and both bought a book:
“An excellent debut novel. Told in simple down home terms, lulled by the fog and a never-ending supply of local cuisine, the cast of characters is authentic. It sets the stage, for what I hope will be more to come with the same crew – an investigator with much to learn, an entertaining side-kick and a touch of romance. Be warned however, a silent character throughout the book is the food. …I got fat just reading it…peanut butter cheesecake, partridge berry jam….not a book to read after a new year’s resolution! I might be making a trip to Grand Banks after this, but I’ll remember to watch my back. Congratulations on your first novel.”
Cindy Moriarty
Ottawa Ontario
July 30, 2012
How to Buy The Walker on the Cape
Some people are still unsure how and where they can buy The Walker on the Cape. So here are some suggestions.
1. Buy in-Store
Here are some initial locations where you can browse and buy. More locations will continue to be added. If you have a suggestion or a place you would like The Walker on the Cape stocked let me know and we’ll see what we can do.
Ottawa:
Baico Bookstore: 294 Albert at Kent, Ottawa
Collected Works: 1242 Wellington at Holland, Ottawa
Books on Beechwood: 35 Beechwood at McKay, Ottawa
Chapters Rideau: Rideau at Sussex, Ottawa
Chapters South Keys: Bank at Hunt Club, Ottawa
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Toronto:
Sleuth of Baker Street 907 Millwood at Sutherland, Toronto
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St.John’s, Newfoundland:
Downhome Shoppe and Gallery 303 Water Street, St.John’s
Chapters Kenmount Road, St. John’s
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2. Online
You have two options online:
Chapters.ca and www.walkeronthecape.com
If you want to pay by check, money order or PayPal go to: http://walkeronthecape.com/buy-book/ and follow the directions.
If you want to pay by credit card go to Chapters.ca and search for The Walker on the Cape or go to http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/product/9781926945972-item.html?ref=google:sayt
Hope this helps. If you have any other suggestions please let me know.
July 28, 2012
Toronto Star Mini Review
Toronto Star
Mini-Review of The Walker on the Cape
Baico Publishing, 252 pages, $20
By Batten, Jack Whodunit Columnist
The murder takes place in Grand Bank, Newfoundland. The victim is a retired fisherman. The sleuth is RCMP Sergeant Winston Windflower, a Cree from an Alberta reserve. And everybody loves a Jiggs dinner of salted meat, cabbage and pease pudding. Can a crime novel get more Canadian?
The murder steers Windflower into deeper Newfoundland mysteries and into some foxily constructed plotting. Mike Martin, a first-time Ottawa author, won’t be mistaken for a literary stylist, but his book offers a winning sleuth figure and an air of charming cheerfulness.
July 27, 2012
Support Your Local… (Bookstore)
Collected Works
Collected Works Bookstore and Coffee Bar in Ottawa hosted my first book signing on July 26 and it was a smash success. Thanks to everybody who came out in person and those who sent good karma. You all rock!!
Chapters may ruke the world of Canadian bookselling but local bookstores like CW will always be an important community resource for both authors and readers. If you have an independent book store in your community please visit them and help support them as they promote local writers and community events. Without your active support you may lose them just like my home town of St, John’s, NL which no longer has any locally owned or operated book stores. Since 1990 over 500 independent bookstores have closed in Canada. Use them or lose them!!
Visit and Like Collected Works on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/collectedworks
Toronto Star Watch Sunday July 29
Jack Batten the mystery and crime book reviewer for the Toronto Star will be doing a short review of The Walker on the Cape this Sunday, July 29, 2012. I am nervous and excited to hear what the esteemed Mr. Batten has to say. Also Don Graves, the longtime fiction book reviewer for the Hamilton Spectator has requested a copy of the book for his review. Stay tuned!!
July 25, 2012
Update July 25
Rogers TV from Monday July 23, 2012
Video from my six minutes of fame on Rogers TV with Derick and Lois who are obviously the real stars of the show. Whew!! I’m glad that’s over!!
http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=14&rid=4
Book Signing Grand Bank on August 11, 2012
Come along and have a cuppa and a piece of faboulous cheese cake or a cream filled cupcake
2:00 to 4:30 pm
Saturday August 11, 2012
Sharon’s Nook and Tea Room
Grand Bank, NL
Grand Comments from Gros Morne National Park
Thanks so much for the opportunity to read your latest book, “The Walker on the Cape”. It afforded me two lovely afternoons on the Shallow Bay beach here in Gros Morne. A page-turner in the grand tradition of the genre, it reminded me of the early work of P.D. James. Your Windflower character is charmingly, skillfully drawn, the plot keeps us engrossed, and the setting is beautifully rendered. I look forward to future chapters as Windflower and Sheila brave the elements and the endless intrigue of Newfoundland’s southern shore.
John Michael Chaisson
Cow Head, Gros Morne National Park, NL
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