UPCOMING 2019 EVENTS

March 28-31

A Whale of a Crime: Left Coast Crime in Vancouver. Left coast Crime is one of Barbara's favourite mystery conferences, and she has met many new friends, fellow writers, readers, and book lovers over the years. She's delighted that it is being hosted by Vancouver this year, and she looks forward to participating in panels and possibly author speed dating as well as hanging out at the bar or on a patio by the ocean! Check out the website for details.

April 2-7

ImagiNation Writers Festival, Quebec City. Barbara is delighted to be invited to participate in this year's English language literary festival in beautiful Quebec City. She will be joining two other renowned crime authors, Maureen Jennings and Trevor Ferguson, on the evening of April 6 for a meeting of criminal minds as part of the writers festival lineup. Stay tuned for more details as the schedule is posted.

April 12

Clarence-Rockland Public Library: An evening with an author. Barbara is honoured to be invited to the library as part of their series recognizing "great Canadian female authors". It's an informal discussion on the challenges, joys, and perspectives of writing crime as a woman. Everyone is welcome! 2-1525 avenue du parc, Rockland (a lovely drive along the river east of Ottawa).

April 13

Perfect Books Looking for a mystery? Ottawa's terrific independent bookstore, aptly names Perfect Books, is hosting a day of crime, and Barbara is joining a steller lineup of local talent. Her time slot is 12 - 2 pm. Come on down and check us out. Elgin Street, Ottawa.

April 25

Ottawa Public Library, Carlingwood branch: Mysteries in the Hood: where the bodies are buried. Barbara joins friend and fellow Kitchissippi crime writer Brenda Chapman for an entertaining conversation about the joys of writing local. A free event, everyone welcome! 7 pm. 

May 3

OPERA. Barbara is delighted to be invited to speak at the annual author presentation of the Ottawa Public Educators Retirees Association about incorporating the many city communities into her Inspector Green series. 10am - 12 pm at the Confederation Learning Centre, Woodroffe and Hunt Club Rd.

May 26

Friends of the Rideau Lakes Library. Barbara is delighted to be invited with three other authors to support the Friends of the Rideau Lakes Library as part of an afternoon with authors. Everyone is welcome! 441 Highway 15, South Ward Complex, Lombardy. 2 p.m.

June 4

.Parry Sound, ON. Parry Sound Books and the Trestle Brewing Company are joining forces for an innovative evening of beer, books, and burgers. Barbara is delighted to be the invited guest and looks forward to spending more time in this gorgeous town on the shores of Georgian Bay, where Prisoners of Hope is set.