Vicki Delany will be guest blogging all week at On Wings of Murder, talking about the life of a mystery writer.

You can check out the blog HERE.

Bloody Words 2009 was held in Ottawa this year for the second time in its history. This national/international fan and author conference had about 250 registered and many more stopped by for free author readings. Brenda Chapman was in charge of publicity and got great coverage from local media. She is pictured on a panel discussing favourite sleuths, with moderator Sue Pike and from left to right, C.B. Forrest, Brenda, J.D. Carpenter and Barbara Fradkin.

Last Friday evening (June 12), patrons of Books & Company in Picton, Ontario turned out to hear and meet two RendezVous Crime authors in that bookstore's upper-level events room. Following a gracious introduction by proprietor David Sweet, Mel Bradshaw read from Victim Impact and Vicki Delany from Gold Digger. Among the topics covered in the lively Q & A was the difference between mystery and thriller.

On Wed, June 17, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Library and Archives Canada, in the Sunken Lobby, 395 Wellington St. Ottawa, ON ...

Two deadly dames, one messy desk, and a few dance-hall girls – all just par for the course at a double book launch featuring MARY JANE MAFFINI’s Death Loves a Messy Desk: A Charlotte Adams Mystery (Berkley Prime Crime) and VICKI DELANY’s Gold Digger: A Klondike Mystery (RENDEZVOUS CRIME).

Vicki Delany will be at Indigo Spirit, First Canadian Place, May 21, at noon, signing her newest novel, Gold Digger: A Klondike Mystery.

Vicki Delany will be at Indigo, Kingston, May 29th at 7:00 PM

Vicki Delany will be The Moonshine Cafe in Oakville, Ontario as part of the Afternoon of Mystery reading programme. The program begins at 2:00 PM, and features six prominent mystery authors reading and discussing writing mysteries. Entertainment will be provided and light meals are available. The venue has a liquor license. For reservations contact the Moonshine Cafe at www.themoonshinecafe.com

Vicki Delany will be reading from Gold Digger: A Klondike Mystery at McNally Robinson, Don Mills, Monday June 1st at 7:00 PM

Vicki Delany will be appearing at the Toronto Reference Library on Tuesday June 2nd at 7:00 PM as part of the 4th annual Look Who's Reading Canadian Mysteries event.

Vicki Delany and Mel Bradshaw will be at Books and Company, Picton, on Friday June 12th at 7:00 PM

Vicki Delany will be launching her new book, Gold Digger, A Klondike Mystery, on Wednesday June 17th at a wine and cheese event at the Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa.


Vicki Delany
author of GOLD DIGGER: A Klondike Mystery. "A lot of fun, a terrific heroine and a great setting." Globe and Mail
VALLEY OF THE LOST and other novels from Poisoned Pen Press
www.vickidelany.com
typem4murder.blogspot.com.

The Weight of Stones by C.B. Forrest

May 13

C.B. Forrest will launch his first RendezVous Crime novel, The Weight of Stones, May 13 at 7 pm at Leishman Books in Ottawa (1309 Carling Ave. / Westgate Mall). The evening will feature a reading, book signing and ... what would a book launch be without wine & cheese. www.cbforrest.com


May 23

C.B. Forrest will sign his new novel, The Weight of Stones, from 2 – 4 pm at the Chapters Kanata (400 Earl Grey Drive). www.cbforrest.com

May 27

First-time RendezVous Crime novelist C.B. Forrest will join mystery maven Vicky Delaney to launch their respective books – The Weight of Stones and Gold Digger – May 27 at 6 pm at Sleuth of Baker Street (1600 Bayview Ave.). A must-attend evening for fans of mystery and crime fiction!

June 11

C.B. Forrest will read from and sign his novel, The Weight of Stones, at 7 pm at Collected Works Bookstore in the beautiful Westboro neighbourhood of Ottawa. Good coffee, good books, good times. www.collectedworks.com/pages/events.htm


August 5

C.B. Forrest will introduce the Maritimes to his new crime novel, The Weight of Stones, with a book launch and reading in the capital of New Brunswick. Westminster Books will host the author August 5 at 7 pm at its charming bookstore at 445 King St. For more information: www.westminsterbooks.com

This evening (April 26), McNally Robinson threw a party to launch its newest bookstore in Don Mills. Parents Holly and Paul McNally as well as their two daughters were on hand to welcome publishers, authors, and even local bookselling rivals. Guests were treated to champagne and hors d'oeuvres from the adjoining Prairie Ink Restaurant. Her voice breaking with pride in the handsome new two-storey emporium, Director of Operations Tori McNally said, "We'd like to be a neighbourhood bookstore for the whole of Toronto." Among the representatives of RendezVous Crime, were--right--Morley Torgov (Murder in A-major) and--left--Mel Bradshaw (Victim Impact).

Vicki Delany will be one of the guest authors at this year's annual
GenreCon conference at the Sarnia Public Library, Saturday APril 25th.
Providing fans and local authors with the opportunity to talk with other
genre fans and authors, GenreCon presents a wide range of panels on
writing, reading and publishing genre fiction, including mystery, horror,
fantasy and science fiction. There will also be book signings and sales.

“GenreCon provides a unique opportunity to talk with and learn from
experienced authors and other fans of genre fiction,” said Jeffrey Beeler,
Reference Librarian. “Our past participants speak highly of their
experiences.”
Vicki will be discussing, and signing, her newest book, Gold Digger: A
Klondike Mystery.

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On Tuesday April 28, at 7:00 PM, Vicki Delany will be appearing at the
Picton Public Library, Picton, Ontario, as part of the library's author
series. Vicki will be discussing writing mysteries and signing her newest
book, Gold Digger: A Klondike Mystery

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On Wedensday April 29, at 7:00 PM, Vicki Delany will be appearing at the
Belleville Public Library, Belleveill, Ontario, as part of the library's
author series. Vicki will be discussing writing mysteries and signing
her newest book, Gold Digger: A Klondike Mystery

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Vicki Delany will be signing her newest book, Gold Digger: A Klondike
Mystery, at the Festival of Mystery, Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Monday May
4th, 4:00 PM. Tickets to the festival are $7.00. For further
information:
http://www.mysterylovers.com/books/events/20090504festival.php

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Vicki Delany will be at Indigo Spirit, First Canadian Place, Toronto,
Thurdsay May 7th at Noon.

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Vicki Delany will be at Chapters, Belleville, Ontario, Sunday May 17th at
Noon.

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Vicki Delany and Barbara Fradkin will be at Chapters, Kingston, Ontario,
Saturday May 24th at Noon.

Mel Bradshaw will be signing his new crime novel, Victim Impact, at Indigo Richmond Hill, 8705 Yonge St. (north of Hwy. 7) on Saturday, April 4 from noon to two p.m. His previous novels, Death in the Age of Steam and Quarrel with the Foe will also be available for signing.

More photos from the Hawaiian odyssey ...

1. R.J. deep inside the Thurston Lava Tube in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
2.Vicki next to a giant fiddlehead of the unique Hawaii tree fern
3. Mary Jane on the look-out for hump back whales on a whale watching cruise.