Hello, friends. It's March, which in our family tradition means that we've all fallen to a succession of viruses. There's something about pausing for March Break that seems to invite All the Germs to trample our immune systems, and this year is no exception. Happily, I remembered that I haven't yet posted photos from my recent launch party. So while I currently feel like the punchline of a Kate … [Read more...]
Rivals in the City is almost here!
Hello, friends. It's official: we have a launch party for Rivals in the City! The specifics, if the image is hard to read: When: Saturday, March 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Novel Idea Books, 156 Princess St., Kingston, Ontario Yes, the launch party is happening before the official pub date of March 10. What does this mean? Why, it means that at the party, you'll be able to buy … [Read more...]
Launched!
Hello, friends. Well, The Traitor in the Tunnel is well and truly launched. Thank you so very much to everyone who came out on Saturday, especially to Lauren (who drove 150 km to get here!) and to Sara, who brought me an amazing array of retro Nancy Drew postcards, and a tentacle in my favourite colour: At parties, one of the first things I usually do is lose my drink, and this past … [Read more...]
Victorian Obsession: Opium
Oooh, opium. So dangerous. So addictive. So... legal? Welcome to the last day of the Traitor in the Tunnel blog tour! Today, I'm talking about the Victorian Obsession with Opium, below. It's a thrilling and multi-faceted story, and I hope you'll agree. Victorian Obsession: Opium What do you think of when I say, “opium”? Poppies, addiction, maybe the British Empire or hookahs? Well, what … [Read more...]
Victorian Obsession: Death
Hey hey, let's hear it for Death! (Or, at least, the Victorian Obsession with it.) Today, the Traitor in the Tunnel blog tour stops at The Story Siren, where I talk about Victorian funeral rites in all their elaborate glory. Go on - you know you're curious about that photo, at least. Also, southeastern Ontarians, you are warmly invited to my book launch party this weekend! The … [Read more...]
A very modern Victorian
Hello friends! This week, I'm writing a series of short essays for my Traitor in the Tunnel blog tour, which starts at the end of this month. The tour will feature some of my favourite YA bloggers, including the Story Siren, I Swim for Oceans, the Booksmugglers, Reading in Color, Steph Su Reads, and the Bookmonsters. Hurray! My theme for this blog tour is Victorian Obsessions and some of my … [Read more...]