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It Was A Meet And Greet Night Of One Of Our Favourite Authors

By Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

Real Estate Sales Representative with RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage

July 23, 2010 03:44 PM

It Was A Meet And Greet Night Of One Of Our Favourite Authors

This was a first for us, never before have we been to an 'author's reading'. It was very interesting to sit and listen to an author read a chapter from one of their own books, seeing their expressions & hearing their thoughts behind the story line.

The author we were excited to meet was Linwood Barclay. Be warned; pick up his book 'Bad Move', by this Canadian author, and you will be addicted. The story surrounds a man named Zack Walker. If you knew this man, he would be a great friend, there sure would never be a dull moment, that is a given. But then again, maybe you wouldn't want old Zack as a close friend.

cover of the book Bad Move This book is so well put together. It is a crime type story all wrapped up with suspense and humour. You will be quickly turning the pages because you can not get enough of Zack Walker.

What a great introduction 'Bad Move' is to Linwood Barclay's writings, a former Toronto Star newspaper columnist. Not in the Zack Walker series, but another unbelievably exciting book is 'No Time For Goodbye'. This is a more serious crime book with an very catchy story line.

Check these out, we know you will be hooked!

It Was A Meet And Greet Night Of One Of Our Favourite Authors

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Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Hi Al & Peggy, now that sounds like a great evening! And I love crime stories of all kinds, especially series books. I will try to remember to pick that one up!

Jul 23, 2010 03:46 PM

Jack Mossman - The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi

The Nines Team at Keller Williams in Lodi - Lodi, CA

The Nines Team in Lodi

Thanks for reminding us that there are books out there that don't deal with production, lead generation or conversion! Sound like a grat time ... do they have authors in California?

Jul 23, 2010 04:17 PM

FN LN

Toronto, ON

Hi Al and Peggy - I read Linwood's column for a number of years in the Star. Where did you see him and did you get an autographed copy of his book?

Jul 23, 2010 05:14 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Al & Peggy, sounds like a great book. I will check it out...

Jul 23, 2010 11:11 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Andrea it's a really great series, though we found out last night the for now Linwood Barclay has retired the Zack series and moved on to 'darker' crime. His No Time For Goobye is amazing.

Oh yes Jack a great many books other than lead conversaion LOL! There were no California authors at this event though.

Oh my gosh Marc, Linwood is so funny and he was telling everyone about his experiences as a journalist. He was at the Stephen Leacock Museum in Orillia off Brewery Bay. What an awesome piece of property. Yes we did get a signed copy of Never Look Away. It was the book he read from

Oh you must Michael, but be warned you will be addicted.

Jul 24, 2010 12:50 AM

Malcolm Johnston

Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON

Trenton Real Estate

Hi Al and Peggy. I read a great deal and am very fond of books. Every year (usually November) at Harbourfront they have a festival of authors, and you can stroll around and talk to some authors. The festival ends on Sunday evening when the five Giller prize nominees from that year give a 10 minute reading from their nominated novel. At the end, you can purchase their books and get them signed in person. Ticket are only $25.00 (well they were last year), so it's a fabulous value for an evening's worth of great entertainment.

Jul 24, 2010 03:08 AM

This is really great news Malcolm and we will be watching for who is going to appear this year, maybe we will see YOU there!

Jul 24, 2010 03:37 AM

Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

I hope you'll do this same kind of blog for me when I finally finish my first novel. I support other readers, cause I hope they will enjoy and support me too.

Jul 24, 2010 03:55 AM

Not In Real Estate Any Longer

Autaugaville, AL

Hi Al & Peggy,

Thanks for the heads up. Right now I'm reading Stephen King's "It". I have to read horror when I'm writing horror - keeps me on track.

But when I'm done with my novel (on the last edit), I'll be looking for a genre change and this series just might be the ticket!

Jul 24, 2010 05:10 AM

Michelle Gibson

Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL

REALTOR

Al & Peggy - What a great experience, I'll have to check out "Bad Move," it sounds like a book I would enjoy.

Jul 24, 2010 05:13 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Al & Peggy, Sounds like an author I may have to check out! Sounds like a fun experience!

Jul 25, 2010 10:30 AM

Sandi Gerrard

Great author and columnist. I'll have to watch for more of his work.

Jul 27, 2010 11:25 PM

Gay E. Rosen

Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY

As Real as Real Estate Gets!

The books sound great - thank you ... am always looking for a good author. I find that I find one author... go through the whole series, and then look for another... so many books to read- so little time!... Sounds great!

Sep 18, 2010 09:06 AM

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