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SUMMARY:Atmosphere Press Presents: A Reading with Michael A. Kahn\, Darrell Berry\, and Susan Ellison Busch
DESCRIPTION:Join Atmosphere Press for a cozy Thursday reading with Michael A. Kahn\, author of The Gourmet Club: A Novel\, Darrell Berry\, author of Early This Morning: A Novel\, and Susan Ellison Busch\, author of Chance at Life.\n\n\nMichael A. Kahn is a trial lawyer by day and an award-winning author at night. His novels include Bad Trust and 10 others in the Rachel Gold mystery series\, the novel The Sirena Quest (described as “a Baby Boomer version of ‘The Big Chill’ meets ‘The Maltese Falcon'”)\, and other novels and short stories. Married to his high school sweetheart\, Margi\, they are the parents of five and the grandparents of eleven. His proudest moment as a writer: when his children took one of his books to school for show-and-tell.\n\nDarrell Berry is retired from the Army\, having served in both the enlisted and officer ranks. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology\, a master’s in Human resources\, and a postgraduate diploma in strategic intelligence from the Defense Intelligence College. He served during the “Don’t Ask\, Don’t Tell” policy area regarding gay service members. The author lives north of San Antonio\, Texas\, with his two rescue dogs. Early This Morning: A Novel is Darrell’s first novel. He is currently working on a second.\n\nSusan Ellison Busch is a nurse practitioner with many years of experience caring for patients with kidney disease. She has taught nurse practitioner students as faculty at Kent State University. She has spoken at national conferences on topics related to kidney disease and also about 22q.11 Deletion syndrome.\n
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/atmosphere-press-presents-a-reading-with-michael-a-kahn-darrell-berry-and-susan-ellison-busch/
LOCATION:Harbour front library--Nanaimo (Vancouver Island regional Library)\, Nanaimo\, 90 Commercial St\, Nanaimo BC V9R 5G4
CATEGORIES:Presentation,Reading,Virtual Event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Muskoka Authors Association Meeting – Detective to Author: The Realities Behind Crime Fiction with Crime Fiction Writer\, Desmond P. Ryan
DESCRIPTION:Free for MAA Members and $20 for Non-Members.\nDoors open at 6:30 pm ET. \nJoin Muskoka Authors Association on Thursday\, June 12\, for an exciting presentation by crime fiction writer\, Desmond P. Ryan. Ryan will share stories and insights from almost thirty years of experience as a Toronto Police detective\, exploring how real-life investigations and police work have influenced his crime fiction writing. Drawing from firsthand experience\, Desmond will discuss how the details of criminal investigations—from procedure to human behavior—shape stories that connect with readers. \nThrough The Mike O’Shea Series\, a gripping police procedural\, Desmond brings the authenticity of detective work to life\, rooted in real-world details. On the lighter side\, A Pint of Trouble takes readers into the world of cozy mysteries\, where a mildly Machiavellian amateur sleuth solves murders with humor and charm. \nThis talk will offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the balance between fact and fiction\, showing how firsthand knowledge of police work can create both intense\, realistic thrillers and fun\, character-driven mysteries. Whether you’re a writer\, reader\, or just curious about the link between fact and fiction\, you’ll walk away with new insights into the art of crafting crime fiction that resonates with authenticity\, no matter the tone. \nFor more information and to register\, please email your contact information and etransfer payment to info@muskokaauthors.ca. \nYou can also reach out for more information\, to David Bruce Patterson at davidbrucepatterson.maa@gmail.com. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/muskoka-authors-association-meeting-detective-to-author-the-realities-behind-crime-fiction-with-crime-fiction-writer-desmond-p-ryan/
LOCATION:46 Dominion Street\, Bracebridge\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book signing,Book signing and sales,Meet & Greet,Muskoka Authors Event,Presentation,Reading
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