Tag: Peggy Blair
Submissions open for the Third Annual Toby Award
The Toby Award, the first of its kind in Canada, recognizes excellence in self-published mystery novels by Canadian authors. In it’s third year, the annual Toby Award is open for…
Ottawa author wins Toby Award for Canadian self-published mystery writers
The Toby Award, the first of its kind in Canada, recognizes excellence in self-published mystery novels released in trade paperback format in 2025.
Five self-published Canadian mystery writers shortlisted for the 2026 Toby Awards
The Toby Award is breaking down barriers and bringing us all one step closer to what really matters — and that’s excellence in writing, versus the mechanics of how a book gets published.
Submissions open for self-published Canadian mystery writers to win the Toby Award
The Toby Award recognizes the risk-taking, creativity, and perseverance of Canadian mystery writers who choose to publish outside the traditional system…
With every book sold The ReStore Reads Book Fair was building homes brick by brick
(The volunteers at the ReStore Reads Book Fair in Stittsville, were kept busy from August 8th to 10th answering questions and ringing up the book sales. Volunteers Robin and Shelley…
The Stittsville Public Library is celebrating 50 years – join the November celebration
(The feature artist for November at the Stittsville Public Library is the Out of the Box group of local fibre artists. Drop by the library and visit the Art Space…
Peggy Blair: from law to literature, crafting compelling Canadian mysteries
As a self-published author, Blair’s presence represents a unique blend of talent and dedication, mirroring the intriguing mysteries she skillfully creates…
Local author Peggy Blair is guest speaker at the March Probus Club of Western Ottawa meeting
The March 12th Probus Club of Western Ottawa gathering promises attendees will be drawn to the process of mystery writing and getting a novel published. Peggy Blair, a local author who has penned five suspense novels…