Mike Martin's Blog, page 39
July 24, 2012
It’s a Small World After All
I have discovered that that there are two great things about writing a book. One is that people read it and often will tell you about it. The second, at least if you are from Newfoundland and Labrador is that your fellow compatriots, both home and abroad will find you. Since the publication of my book, “The Walker on the Cape” that has been a great experience as NL’ers from near and far have contacted me to tell me where they’re from and to get a copy of their book for themselves or for someone back home.
I have people email me who were originally from Burgeo, St. Anthony, Lark Harbour, Baie Verte, Burin, Marystown and of course Grand Bank, since that’s where “The Walker on the Cape” is set. That’s not to mention close family, old friends and a ton of well-wishers from my home town of St. John’s. It’s a little overwhelming and a lot humbling to get so much attention.
The best correspondence has been from people who were born on the BurinPeninsula, like St. John’s MHA Dale Kirby who asked that a copy be sent to his father in Lord’s Cove who loves stories and books about Newfoundland. I also had a grand email chat from Steve Warren, whose family still runs Warren’s grocery store in the middle of Grand Bank.
But the best email correspondence came from Dr. Greg Rogers from Ottawa. He wrote:
“Hi Mike.
I read the article on your new book last week last week. I was very surprised to see a picture of the lighthouse from home town in my local Ottawa paper. I was born in Grand Bank and moved to Ottawa in 1984, my father still lives there. I’m very much looking forward to getting a copy of your book and reading your first novel. I will also be sending a copy to my dad in Grand Bank for him to read. It really is a small world.
I thank you for using Grand Bank as the setting for your novel, I hope it will bring some more attention to that lovely part of the province and maybe encourage more people to visit.
Regards,
Dr Greg Rogers”
I of course wrote back to him to thank him because he had given me one of the greatest gifts of all, a re-connection to my home and Newfoundland family. I look forward to my annual trip to “The Rock” this summer and hope to meet many more readers and fellow travelers along the way. It really is a small world.
Mike Martin is the author of “The Walker on the Cape”, the first in a mystery series set in Grand Bank, NL. For more information about the book please visit www.walkeronthecape.com
July 23, 2012
All Newfoundland ……. All the Time
It seems like this is Newfoundland week at The Walker on the Cape. Today I pre-recorded an interview which will be aired on VOCM all over Newfoundland on Tuesday morning. Tomorrow I’m doing the same on CBC St. John’s Morning Show, taping for air on Wednesday morning. And The Walker on the Cape is now available at the Downhome Shoppe on Water Street in St. John’s and will be available in about a week at Chapters on Kenmount Road in St. John’s
VOCM Morning Show Tuesday July 24, 2012
Interview with Claudette Barnes on VOCM radio all over Newfoundland.
http://www.vocm.com/inside.asp?mn=10&id=30&cc=8
CBC Radio St. John’s Morning Show Wednesday July 25, 2012
(Note the Date Change)
Interview with Anthony Germain on CBC St. John’s Morning Show
http://www.cbc.ca/thestjohnsmorningshow/
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You can now buy The Walker on the Cape in St. John’s at:
The Downhome Shoppe and Gallery, Water Street, St. John’s
And very soon at Chapters on Kenmont Road, St John’s
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/Chapters943
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And my first comments from a reader in St. John’s, Mary Shortall. Thank you Mary!!
“THIS WAS A GREAT READ! I Loved following Winston Windflower and the other characters through this exciting adventure and “whodunit”! I can’t wait to read what happens in the next one! I also loved the beautiful descriptions of the area – and the true to life comments about the area from the thoughts of the great SGT!”
Mary Shortall
St. John’s, Newfoundland
July 20, 2012
Mark Your Calendars July 23-27, 2012
A lot of things happening to The Walker on the Cape next week. On TV on Monday July 23, On Radio on Tuesday July 24, and Book Signing in Ottawa on Thursday July 26. Hopefully you will see, hear or visit me at one of these events. Thank you for your on-going support of The Walker on the Cape. This is an incredible journey!!
July 23 Rogers Cable TV 11:00 to 12:00pm
Mike Martin will be appearing on Rogers TV show Ottawa Daytime
July 24 CBC Morning Show St. John’s, NL 8:00 NT
Mike Martin will be interviewed by Anthony Germain
July 26 Book Signing Ottawa Collected Works
Ottawa: Collected Works Bookstore 6:30 to 9:30pm
Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeebar
1242 Wellington Street West (at Holland)
Ottawa
July 19, 2012
The Readers Speak
One of the best things about writing a book is to have others read it and talk about it. Some people who have read The Walker on the Cape have sent me their comments about the book. I am very grateful to all those who have written so far. Please continue to do so.
Here are some of the readers comments from www.walkeronthecape.com
Readers Comments
“The Walker on the Cape is a great read. I love the way that the ocean and the fog are almost characters in the story. Once I picked it up I couldn’t put it down until I finished. Congratulations on a great story.”
Andrew Redmond
Ottawa, Ontario
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From the first to the last page I was taken into the story of Winston Windflower. The case of the Walker on the Cape keeps you guessing until the last page. Along the way you get to meet the people in Windflower’s life and you get a glimpse of the community he has settled in. A really good read.
Marilyn Martin
Burin, NL
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I really enjoyed the book. I could not put it down until it was read. The development of the main character was well done as was the use of the weather to set the mood of the story. It could easily be turned into a play.
Doug Richardson
Grand Bank, NL
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This book is a great Canadian read, as comforting as beef stew on a cold winter night. There’s a sweetness and charm that makes the book very personal and I can’t wait for the next one. Fabulous work.
Lorraine Eggens
South Mountain, Ontario
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I just finished reading “The Walker on the Cape”. It was a pleasure to read. I sure hope we will hear more from Sgt Winston Windflower.
Deborah Ann Blum
Ottawa, Ontario
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July 17, 2012
Media Update
Thursday July19 CKCU in Ottawa with David Yasbeck at 8:35 am
Monday July 23 Rogers Daytime Ottawa from 11 to 12pm
Monday July 23 CBC Morning Show St. John’s time tbc.
CKCU 93.1 in Ottawa
July19 CKCU in Ottawa with David Yasbeck at 8:35 am
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/CKCUFM
Rogers Channel 22 Daytime Ottawa from 11 to 12 pm
Monday July 23 Rogers Daytime Ottawa from 11 to 12pm
http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=12&rid=4&sid=68
CBC Radio The St.John’s Morning Show
Monday July 23 CBC Radio the St. John’s morning show time tbc.
http://www.cbc.ca/thestjohnsmorningshow/#igImgId_45710
Easier to Pay…. Easier to Buy
You can now buy your copy of the Walker on the Cape using payPayPal and at another Chapters store in Ottawa at Chapters South Keys
PayPal
You can now buy and pay for your books on thsi site using PayPal. It’s simple and easy to use. Just go to Buy Books and press the Buy Now button to pay for The Walker on the Cape safely and securely.
Chapters South Keys
Chapters South Keys has become the latest Ottawa area book store to order and stock The Walker on the Cape.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chapters-South-Keys/162037933810446
July 16, 2012
Book Signing and a new Book Location
More News from The Walker on the Cape
Ottawa Book Signing July 26, 2012
Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeebar
1242 Wellington Street West (at Holland)
Ottawa
6:30 to 9:30 pm
Thursday July 26, 2012
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/collectedworks
Don’t Watch This, Please Moved to Monday July 23
I will be appearing on the Rogers Televison program Daytime Ottawa on Monday July 23, 2012. I will be on sometime from 11 til noon. I think it’s Channel 22. Please do not watch this and if you do, remember I warned you not to.
New Book Location Chapters Rideau in Ottawa
Chapters Rideau has ordered copies of The Walker on the Cape and they will be available to look at and buy at your convenience very soon. Other Chapters locations will be announced soon.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/ChaptersRideau
And visit me and leave a comment or write a review for The Walker on the Cape at Chapters.ca:
Crime Writers of Canada
I am now a member of the Crime Writers of Canada. Cool mystery/crime related stuff by all your favourite Canadian mystery writers including me:
http://www.crimewriterscanada.com/
July 12, 2012
On the Rock, On the Streets, On the Air
In the News
St. John’s, Newfoundland
We are very pleased to announce that The Walker on the Cape will be available at the Downhome Shoppe and Gallery on Water Street in St. John’s, Newfoundland and through the Downhome network throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and across the country. Very Exciting news!!
EMC Ottawa
The July 12 Ottawa East edition of EMC Ottawa feautures a story by Michelle Nash on The Walker on the Cape. The EMC is a local weekly newspaper that is delivered widely around the Ottawa area. Here is the link to the article.
Don’t Watch This, Please
I will be appearing on the Rogers Televison program Daytime Ottawa on Friday July 20, 2012. I will be on sometime from 11 til noon. I think it’s Channel 22. Please do not watch this and if you do, remeber I warned you not to.
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