MEL BRADSHAW AT RIVERDALE LIBRARY

It was a full house last night at the Riverdale Public Library in Toronto’s east end. As part of the library’s 100th birthday celebrations, RendezVous Crime author Mel Bradshaw gave a historical talk illustrated with slides showing the neighbourhood in the old days. To evoke the library’s teen years, Bradshaw read from his Roaring Twenties whodunit Quarrel with the Foe. Lively discussion ensued, and fans had the author sign copies of all three of his crime novels.

GLOBE AND MAIL LOVES RVC

Margaret Cannon of the Globe reviewed not one, not two, but three of our fall list...thanks to her for the support!

REVIEW for BRENDA CHAPMAN's "IN WINTER'S GRIP"

A lovely new review on the Mystery Maven Blog

OAKVILLE FUNDRAISER FEATURING VICKI DELANY

for Oakville Literacy Council

Monday, November 15, 2010
5 to 8 p.m.


Chapters Oakville
Dorval Crossing, 310 North Service Rd.
Activities for children, plus readings by authors:

Vicki Delany Maureen Jennings Joshua Martyr
With every purchase of instore items during our event,

Chapters will make a donation equal to 10% of the purchase
to Oakville Literacy Council’s adult literacy program.
Please register upon arrival to make your purchase eligible.
All guests entered into door prize draw!

Discounts (including iRewards) are not in effect during fundraisers, and
purchases of gift cards or iRewards cards do not count toward the fundraiser.


BRENDA CHAPMAN ARTICLE

A nice new article promoting Brenda's In Winter's Grip...out very soon!

MEL BRADSHAW RIVERDALE EVENT

Acclaimed crime novelist Mel Bradshaw will be giving an historical chat in celebration of Riverdale Library's 100th Anniversary, with special reference to the author's roaring 'twenties mystery Quarrel with the Foe

When: Thursday, November 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Adult Program Room, Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave., Toronto
Cost: Free

VICKI DELANY FALL BOOK EVENTS

Vicki, author of the Yukon mysteries Gold Digger and Gold Fever, is touring extensively this fall. Come on out and visit with her!

Saturday November 6, noon, Chapters Oshawa, Ontario

Sunday November 7, noon, Chapters Ajax, Ontario

Vicki Delany & Barbara Fradkin, Panel and Discussion, Saturday Nov 13, 1:30 PM, Pointe Claire Library, Pointe Claire, Quebec. FREE event.

Sunday November 14, noon, Chapters Kanata, Ontario

Thursday Nov 18, 5:30, Chapters Kingston, Ontario

Saturday Nov 20, noon, Indigo Kingston, Ontario

Sunday November 21, noon, Chapters Belleville, Ontario

Wednesday November 24, 5 PM, Chapters, Rideau Street, Ottawa

Wednesday November 24, 7 PM, Chapters, Rideau Street, Ottawa. All welcome.

Thursday November 25, Noon, Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto, Ontario

Thursday November 25, 4 PM, Indigo Yorkdale, Toronto

Friday November 26, 6 PM, Indigo Milton, Ontario

Saturday November 27, 12:30 PM, Chapters Oakville, Ontario

Sunday November 28, noon, Indigo Burlington, Ontario

Saturday, December 4, noon, Chapters Queensway, Etobicoke, Ontario

Saturday, December 11, 1 PM, Books and Company, Main Street, Picton, Ontario

Sunday, December 12, 1 PM, Novel Idea Bookstore, and Company, 156 Princess Street, Picton, Ontario

RVC Writer's Retreat!

RVP writers, Vicki Delany, Barbara Fradkin, R.J. Harlick and Mary Jane Maffini were hatching murderous plots at a recent writers' retreat deep in the woods of West Quebec. They were joined by furry friends, Lily and Daisy, the two miniature dachsunds, Sterling, the standard poodle and Kieffer, the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever. A great time was had by all. Plus they, the writers that is, came away with lots of wicked ideas for their next murder mysteries.

RendezVous Crime Authors at Crime Writers of Canada Booth

The weather co-operated for Word on the Street, bringing smiles to the faces of writers and readers alike. RendezVous Crime authors Vicki Delany and Mel Bradshaw kicked off festivities at the Crime Writers of Canada booth, selling and signing books as well as signing people up for CWC's Cool Canadian Crime. Vicki went on to sign her books at the Napoleon/RendezVous booth, and her place was ably supplied by RV Crime author and CWC past president Rick Blechta.

VICKI DELANY WINERY EVENT


Vicki Delany, J.D. Carpenter, and Janet Kellough will be appearing in a very special Taste! event at By Chadsey's Cairns winery to preview their current works in progress. Food will be provided by Toronto chef Jamie Kennedy and Prince Edward County farms. Wines from By Chadsey's Cairns. Wander the vineyards, taste the wine, nibble Jamie's lamb poutine, and listen to Prince Edward County's top crime writers discuss the development of a new novel. FREE event.

Monday September 27. 7:00 PM. By Chadsey's Cairns, 17432 Loyalist Pkwy., Wellington. For information and to register call 613-399-2992. http://www.tastecelebration.ca/weeklong.html