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Events


the pleasures of the past...

Ontario Library Technicians Conference - Crime Writers of Canada panel
May 10, 2021

Crime Writers of Canada panel - Clearly Canadian
12pm-12:45pm

Hear from authors: David Poulson, Dave Butler, Susan Calder, Rosemary McCracken, Ann Shortell and Iona Whishaw

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Book reading and signing
October 2018

Reading & signing at Sleuth of Baker St. with Mike Martin & Lynn McPherson
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150th anniversary of the trial of Patrick James Whelan for the assassination of ​Thomas D'Arcy McGee
September 7-16, 2018

​Thomas D’Arcy McGee was a poet, a politician, an Irish rebel and a Father of Canadian Confederation.​
​Thomas D'Arcy McGee
photo credit: William Notman collection McCord Museum Montreal

Wines & Spines
June 20, 2018

Halton Hills Public Library
9 Church Street, 
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 2A3
​6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
a Crime Writers of Canada presentation


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​Limestone Genre Expo
May 26 & 27, 2018

Holiday Inn
2 Princess St.,
Kingston Ont.
Look for the Crime Writers of Canada table!
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Chapters Kingston Book Signing
May 12, 2018

1868 Ottawa: D’Arcy McGee’s shot and John A. Macdonald blames Irish rebels.  Jimmy Whelan’s hanged—but did he do the deed? 
 
CELTIC KNOT twists a crucial moment in history-- and housemaid Clara Swift solves a timeless mystery.
 
JOIN ME AS I SIGN COPIES OF  MY DEBUT HISTORICAL MYSTERY NOVEL 
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
2376 Princess Street
Kingston
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Politics and the Pen
May 9, 2018

A grand celebration of Canadian political and literary cultures  in support of The Writers' Trust

Cocktail Reception 6:00pm 
Dinner 7:30-10:30pm 
Fairmont Château Laurier,
1 Rideau Street, Ottawa

To purchase tickets and to donate, please contact:
Kayla Calder, Development Manager
kcalder@writerstrust.com 
416-504-8222 x243
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Ottawa Book Launch
May 6, 2018

BOOKS ON BEECHWOOD
OTTAWA BOOK LAUNCH
5 Beechwood Avenue

Ottawa 613-742-5030
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Arthur Ellis Awards shortlist Event Toronto
April 18, 2018

Presenting at Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Awards shortlist announcements​

INDIGO YONGE EGLINTON CENTRE

2300 Yonge St.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Toronto Book Launch
​April 5, 2018

Ben McNally Books
​366 Bay St. in Toronto

​WWW.BENMCNALLY.COM
(Ben will ship inscribed hardcover books on request) ​
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​Writers In The Schools (WITS) Reading & Presentation
March 29, 2018

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Toronto with thanks to the Writers' Union of Canada
& the Ontario Arts Foundation
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​Ontario Library Association Super Conference
February 2, 2018

'Meet the Crime Writers of Canada'
Toronto Convention Centre


Celebrating 35 years of Crime Writers of Canada.

Members gave a fast-paced introduction to their newest mystery, suspense and true crime titles, and why they should be in Canadian libraries. 
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​Perfect Books in Ottawa
Word on the Street in Toronto
September 2018

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    • About Ann
  • REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS
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      • Kirkus Review
      • Foreword INDIE Book Of The Year Awards
      • Ottawa Review of Books
      • Foreword Clarion Review
      • Sleuth Of Baker St
    • Judge & Reader Reviews
    • Press & Media
  • Awards & Honours
  • HAPPENINGS & RESOURCES
    • Events
    • Resources >
      • Reference Works
      • Book Clubs
      • Gaelic used in CELTIC KNOT
      • History VS Mystery
  • Contact