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New Picture Book Coming Soon

Wow! April's just around the corner. So much is going on. I'm thrilled to announce that my friend Steve and I have been working on a new picture book - An Ogre in Gnomevale. He has a great way of making goblins and ogres cute and lovable. (Check out Gorzak in The...

Marché artisanale / Craft Market – 2025-04-12

Je serai au marché artisanal des 'National Capital Artisans' le samedi, 12 avril 2025 à l'école secondaire Sir Wilfrid Laurier à Ottawa - de 10h à 4 h. J’ai hâte de rencontrer les lecteurs des livres Topsy et de faire de nouveaux amis ! N’hésitez pas de venir dire...

New Fantasy Book – My Friend Merlin – Sword Quest

Hi everyone, Here we are at the beginning of a new year! I'm happy to finally have sent my new fantasy chapter book - My Friend Merlin - Sword Quest (book 2) to the printer.  It was fun to reconnect and work with Rich again on the images.  Merlin and Prince Arthur set...

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Craft Market / Foire artisanale – 2023-09-16

Craft Market / Foire artisanale – 2023-09-16

This will be my first Lemon Square Craft Market. I’m looking forward to seeing you all at Glebe Community Center, 175 Third Avenue in Ottawa, on Saturday, 16 September, from 10-3. I really enjoy meeting Topsy books readers! Come and check out all the beautiful craft...

New Books – Nouveaux livres

New Books – Nouveaux livres

Wow! The summer has come and gone - I'm already missing the sun, water, cottages, and sharing meals with friends on a patio. But, as the fall approaches, it's time to put out some new books. I'm thrilled to announce my new picture book - The Little Goblin. I just love...

Salon du livre de l’Outaouais 2023

I'm happy to be part of the Outaouais annual Book Fair on Sunday, 26 February 2023! I'll be selling and signing books at the AAAO table from 11 am to noon. Looking forward to meeting Topsy books readers and making new friends! Don't be shy to come by and say hello!...

Hello Topsy Friends! / Bonjour les amis de Topsy!

Hello Topsy Friends! / Bonjour les amis de Topsy!

I hope you have all been enjoying the wonderful heat! Summer is my favorite time of year. I love visiting family, touring, and trying out new restaurants. I’ve been hard at work with my illustrator and friend, David Girard, on a new chapter book - Search for the Lost...