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And a good time was had by all

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Last weekend’s book sale at Fort Macleod was a blast. We were in the Ft. Macleod library, hosted by the most wonderful librarians, ever (I’m looking at you, Susan!). The library was buzzing with activity, including a chili fundraiser (I forget for what now). You bought a small pottery piece donated by local potters and got a bowl of delicious chili, too! I got a beautiful little vase, round like an ancient Venus. People flowed in and flowed out–to pick up books, get some free hot chocolate, use the washrooms… and they all stopped to visit with us (and have some candy). Then the place emptied out because the Santa Claus parade was going by on the street!

My first Santa parade in decades and it was wonderful. School bands from all around the area participated, great floats, lots of candy tossing. Apparently a man riding a bison was at the front of the parade but I never saw him. I did see a bunch of antlers going by from my vantage point in the library. I presume they were attached to reindeer…

Ft Macleod is a happening place. Every building was decorated for the season and there were craft fairs going on at the same time. Hundreds of people came for the parade and stayed for the chili. What a blast. Here’s a photo of the five of us at our table: Lorraine “Lorrie” Morales, me, Laurie Carmichael, JT Conners and Marcia Laycock.

Off to Fort Macleod!

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On Saturday, Nov. 26, I’ll be at the Fort MacLeod Library (264 24 St. in Ft Macleod, Alberta) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a mini book fair with Lorraine (Lorrie) Morales, Laurie Carmichael, Marcia Laycock and Jantina Herrick (J.T. Conners). The Santa Claus parade will pass right in front of the library, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. And it’s going to be warm! Join us for some early Christmas shopping.

If you’re wondering about the readings at Owl’s Nest Books on Nov. 22, the whole evening was a lot of fun. The good folks at Owl’s Nest do a wonderful job of hosting these events and the readings were excellent. Here’s a photo, taken by my friend, Karen Keeley (a fabulous writer, by the way):

If you’re in the Calgary area on November 22…

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…and you’re up for a night of crime, come to Owl’s Nest Books, at 815a 49 Ave SW, Calgary, for readings by six Alberta writers: PD Workman, Alice Bienia, Lisa Bush, Julie Hiner, L.L. Abbott, and me. I’ll be reading from the first Mendenhall Mystery, The Shoeless Kid. The readings, organized by Crime Writers of Canada and supported by Owl’s Nest Books, are from 7 to 9 p.m. (That’s on Tuesday, Nov. 22.)

Come early and browse, then stay for the readings. I guarantee you’ll find something you’ll want to pick up as a Christmas gift!

Yes, but why?

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I have a short story, “The Mittens,” coming out in the Jan/Feb 2023 Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine (on the newsstands in December). Ahead of that, I have a post on Trace Evidence, the AHMM blog. “Yes, but why?” addresses the reasons people do the things they do… especially in stories. You can read it here: https://trace-evidence.net/2022/11/04/yes-but-why-by-marcelle-dube/

If you’re in the Okotoks area…

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…then do come to the Indie Author Book Fair, in honour of National Authors Day.

WHEN: Saturday, November 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Okotoks Public Library (23 Riverside Dr.)

Thirteen local authors will be reading from their books: a variety of children’s, non-fiction and fiction. And their books will be for sale–just in time for Christmas!

I’ll be reading from my latest book, Identitty Withheld. For more info: okwriters22@admin

And if you’re wondering how the launch of Crime Wave: Women of a Certain Age went, well it went swimmingly! (Never really understood that expression but it seems to fit here…) The book is now available everywhere: https://books2read.com/u/4DPKaP.

And if you feel left out for missing the launch, you can see it here:https://youtu.be/Qhn9S12LfsI