I just got back from Montreal and New York. One of the highlights was visiting the Mysterious Bookshop, one of the best mystery and crime bookstores in the world. I got to sign copies of Last of the Independents, and picked up a few books myself. Thanks to Ian and the rest of the staff!
I flew from New York to Seattle and took the train home, and the evening of my arrival was the Arthur Ellis Awards event at the Burnaby Public Library. I was on a panel with Kay Stewart, Don Hauka, and Owen Laukkanen, answering questions about Canadian-ness and crime writing. It was a good time.
And the big news--Last of the Independents has been nominated for a Best First Novel award!
(Owen Laukkanen, Don Hauka, and me. Credit to Don for the photo)