Memoir, 3-/5
Growing up in New York and Italy, Julia Fox lead a tough life, partly because of the hand dealt her, and partly because of her responses to her environment. This confession of a dark past by a Hollywood celebrity is riveting and uncomfortable—and reminds readers of the abuses some children face.
Writer and book store owner, Charlotte Ashley (whom Laksa Media has published in our anthologies) is the powerhouse behind a great new convention in Halifax: Tri-Con! It was a lovely, small get-together of SFF minds (only 200 registrants this first year), which I thoroughly enjoyed. Well-run, and tons of fun, as well as one of the few conventions still going in Canada!
Nonfiction, 4/5
A history of environmentalists’ fight for our planet and the future our children will inherit. The realities revealed in this book are daunting, but the author leaves the reader with a ray of hope and a direction for action.
Got quite a bit done in my role as Guest of Honour Coordinator for Bouchercon 2026, coming to Calgary in October. GoHs are confirmed, I know most of their flight numbers, we have their hotel rooms, and people to write tributes and interview them. Just a couple of outstanding items. Upcoming, we still have to see if any would like to be on programming or present Anthony Awards (40th anniversary!), as well as some nit-picky (but important!) stuff like food allergies and intolerances. I’m working with an amazing Chair and team, and it’s going to be a fabulous conference.
Memoir, 4+/5
Barry Sonnenfeld, Hollywood cinematographer and director, regales the reader with hilarious back-stage stories about films and actors most of us have seen. Thoroughly entertaining.
