Hello,

I'm the author of the Intuko/Angie Melville mystery series and children's sports novels. Hockey of course. I live in Canada. Although, I have an idea for a volleyball book! I loved playing volleyball when I was young and even played in college. So, it's stirring and mixing and percolating! I'm excited.

I had a wonderful time in Fort McMurray and our hosts from Suncor were amazing. I enjoyed being with the other authors on the trip, and, of course, I enjoyed the students!

I want to thank all the schools I visited: Westview, Timberlea, Sister Mary Phillips, St. Martha and Fort McKay. Teachers welcomed us and the students were fantastic. Thanks Sucor, and thanks to the Young Alberta Book Society.

I also had a great day at the Medicine Hat High School. I really like presenting to all ages and it was a treat to get into a high school.

Now, for some bad news. I can't get to Kelowna on May 1-4 for the Kelowna Heat Hockey tournament to sell my books. But once again, the tournament organizer, Mike Rout, has purchased my books to give out as MVP prizes. I'm really honoured that he does this. Last year the parents loved the books. "One less thing to dust." That was the comment from many of the parents. The tournament is giving out Cross-Check! I have told Mike that anyone who wants other books can order on-line or go to their local bookstore.

Okay, so my Men's Paralympic book-- about Canada's sledge hockey win in 2006 in Turino--publication date has been moved, and it will be out next falll. I just finished the first draft. Next year, when I tour, I'm going to bring a sledge and the sticks they use to the schools I go to. If you're interested in booking me for next year, check out my presentations page. And I'm also working on a book on Dany Heatley for children that will be out next fall as well. Dany is a pretty incredible guy. And I've been given the green light to write about the Women's 2002 Olympic Gold Medal win. That book will hit shelves in the fall of 2009 just before the Olympics.

HOLDING, the eighth book in my sports series will be out in May 2008. I'm also working on a mystery novel that Sandra Quinn has helped me with. Hopefully I'll finish it in the spring. And my agent, Leona Trainer, is working hard to sell a few books I've sent her way. So, wriitng is one thing, publishing is another.

But Pink Power IS AVAILABLE!!! It has had some fabulous reviews.

And HEART is available! It has also had great reviews.

Check out your local book stores to pick up a copy. Or you can order from Amazon.com or Amazon.ca.

Pink Power Book Bio: In 1990 the first ever Women's World Hockey Championships took place in Ottawa Ontario. And Canada dressed their women in pink jerseys, white pants and pink socks. This is a non-fiction book about a team who played with grit and determination.

If you want to buy my books and can't find them in the bookstores you can also try Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, and Barnes and Nobles on-line. Just type in my name and all my books will show up. See Fox Run can be found at Echelon Press.com. Again type in my name. Delivery is quick too! Go for it. Happy reading!
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