Reading & Signings – The Russell Quant Mysteries

Amuse Bouche: A Russell Quant Mystery #1

Calgary Launch 2003

At the Calgary launch of Amuse Bouche at McNally Robinson Booksellers. With mother-in-law Muriel, friends Kenny & Betty, and Herb.

Reading at Vancouver Launch 2003

This was the first reading where the guests were only inches away from me. It took a bit of an adjustment, but it was cozy and intimate and allowed for some good interaction.

Vancouver Launch

Vancouver launch of Amuse Bouche held at Little Sisters Bookstore. With dear friends Holly, George, Dana and Greg.

Flight of Aquavit: A Russell Quant Mystery #2

Calgary Launch with Herb and Jessica

Our good friend Jessica drove all the way from Edmonton to be with us at my Calgary book launch at McNally Robinson.

Vancouver Launch Pre-Party at Opus

Opus Hotel in Vancouver was the scene of a very fun pre-launch party for Flight of Aquavit. The lovely blonde is ex-colleague Karren who just happened to be in town, with Dylan, Dan and half of Jenn. that was quite the bill, if I remember correctly. And fun to match. 2004

Los Angeles

My wonderful U.S. publicist teamed me up with the well-respected author Robert Taylor for my first U.S. tour. Here we are signing away at A Different Light Bookstore in Los Angeles. 2005

Sacramento

Robert Taylor and I teamed up again in California’s capital city of Sacramento. 2005

Tapas on the Ramblas: A Russell Quant Mystery #3

Victoria, BC

There is nothing quite as exhilarating as when a launch is standing room only. What a rush this night at Victoria’s Chronicles of Crime was. 2005

With CBCs Jo-Ann Roberts

With Jo-Ann Roberts of Victoria’s CBC radio show All Points West. Jo Ann and I had a very fun on air interview immediately prior to the Victoria launch.

Victoria Launch with Bob and Eleanor

I’m with our good friends, ex-Saskatonians, Bob and Eleanor, at the Victoria, BC launch of Tapas on the Ramblas. They helped a great deal with my sue of the word “Aiuto!” in the book. 2005

Atlanta, GA

This is the signing after my reading at Outwrite bookstore in Atlanta. What a terrific place – also part cafe that serves exquisite pastries – and the crowd was extraordinarily friendly. I still keep in touch with some of the attendees. 2006

Stain of the Berry: A Russell Quant Mystery #4

Signing at Edmontons Audreys Bookstore

This is at the signing after my Edmonton launch at Audrey’s Bookstore. This will be a memorable event because we were to have flown in the night before to visit with some friends, but had to cancel because I came down with a violent case of food poisoning. I was so glad to be over it in time to appear as promised. 2006

Vancouver, BC

Reading at Little Sister’s Bookstore in Vancouver is always a treat.

Little Sisters in Vancouver

In the foreground are Jill and Jim, laughing it up, before I got started with the reading. It was a happy crowd that night at Little Sisters Bookstore in Vancouver. 2006

Calgary, AB

McNally Robinson in Calgary has always been a fun spot to launch at.

Toronto, ON

My editor Catherine Lake and I are just arriving for my launch at Toronto’s This Ain’t the Rosedale Library (another cleverly named bookstore).

Editors Catherine and Gillian

This is a rather rare photo of me with my two main editors, Catherine and Gillian at the Toronto launch of Stain of the Berry. 2006

Sundowner Ubuntu: A Russell Quant Mystery #5

New Orleans, LA

Lambda Award Nominees Reading at Saints & Sinners in New Orleans, LA – May 2009

Aloha, Candy Hearts: A Russell Quant Mystery #6

Toronto Launch

Toronto Launch – editor Gillian Rodgerson doing the intro – 2009

Ottawa, ON

Bloody Words Mystery Cafe Reading Series Ottawa Bloody Words Mystery Cafe Reading Series – June 2009

Ottawa Signing

Bloody Words Mystery Conference June 2009

Cherry Cheesecake Literary Cafe

Addressing the audience Bruno Cherry Festival – July 24, 2009 – Cherry Cheesecake Literary Cafe This was held on a Friday night which also happened to be my birthday. So I brought along Herb, mom, and mom-in-law. My sister and brother-in-law surprised me by showing up as well. It was a beautiful summer evening. Lovely crowd. Wonderful MC, Ryan Land, who gave me the best intro I think I’ve ever had. He told me later that Yan Martel (who did this event two years prior) said the same thing and wanted Ryan to go on tour with him.

Annual Bruno Cherry Festival

Signing books at the Cherry Cheesecake Cafe

Date With a Sheesha: A Russell Quant Mystery #7

Date With a Sheesha launch, Toronto, ON

Ensure a good launch: Give ’em beer! Crowd at Woody’s milling about before the launch 2010

Toronto Launch

Launching Date With a Sheesha at Woody’s bar in Toronto

Edmonton, AB.

Some of the gathering crowd at Audrey’s Books in Edmonton. 2010

Special Guest reading

With special guest appearance by author Garry Ryan, launching his new book: Smoked. Date With a Sheesha launch, Edmonton,AB.

Jeff Bovee Introduction

A wonderful introduction by Jeff Bovee of the Edmonton Primetimer’s Club. Date With a Sheesha launch, Edmonton,AB.

Edmonton reading 2010

Reading from Date With a Sheesha Date With a Sheesha launch, Edmonton,AB.

Prizes!

Giving away prizes – that’s the way to win over the audience! Saskatoon Berry-flavoured honey and Saskatchewan-made Sour Cherry jam.

Edmonton signing 2010

Signing books for William and David. Date With a Sheesha launch, Edmonton,AB.

“Russell Quant Wanna Be”

The official “Russell Quant Wanna Be” button, created by Jeff Bovee. Date With a Sheesha launch, Edmonton,AB.

Signing Table with Garry Ryan

Signing table with author of the Detective Lane mystery series, Garry Ryan. Date With a Sheesha launch, Edmonton,AB.

University of Saskatchewan Bookstore

Speaking at the University of Saskatchewan Bookstore Part of the week long celebration of the bookstore’s renovations – August 2010

Reading in a Secret Garden

University of Saskatchewan Bookstore – the reading was in a beautiful little garden area just off the bookstore that few people know about – beautiful, hot, sunny day – great crowd.