Get Writing – An audio workshop

This workshop runs 9 April 2023- 17 June 2023 Get Writing – A Writing Course on Audio How it works: Every other Sunday (starting 9th April, 2023), I will send you a new audio lesson, which you can listen to whenever it’s convenient for you. (you get to keep this...

And she’s back!

Most of my blog is set to private because it’s all old news. This is just a quick post to say I’m back, and new content is on its way. Happy Spring from Beautiful British Columbia! I hope you’re all well.

The Right & the Real Now Available on Audiobook!

Now Available on Audio! This is just an entertaining romp with some sharp dialogue, moments of rich humour, and a gutsy main character. Anthony is an author to watch. – Nikki Tate CBC All Points West audio review. Fast pacing and a strong first-person narrative voice...

Richard Wagamese on Baseball

Canada has lost a great writer this month, and while I have always enjoyed interviews with him, I will admit I haven’t worked up the guts to read his writing because in his own words, “it will tear your heart out” and I like my heart firmly in place....

Month of Mondays book launch

A fun time was had by all! And if you want to win a signed copy of A Month of Mondays, my good friend the writer Alexa Barry is giving one away (Canada, US, UK) on her instagram page. Also, if you’re in the US and you’ve tried to order it and seen the 1-2...

Release Day!

Happy Book Birthday to A Month of Mondays! As is my tradition, I’m celebrating the release of my book by posting my Thank Yous. Acknowledgements Thank you so much to everyone at Second Story Press. Your enthusiasm and kindness is much appreciated, as is the...

Nothing Says I Love You…

Nothing says I love you like a book for Valentine’s Day! While I’m all about buying newly published books, might I suggest a Nevil Shute love story? They’re always so much more than a simple romance. Often set against the background of war,...

What she said:

“If novelists know anything it’s that individual citizens are internally plural: they have within them the full range of behavioral possibilities. They are like complex musical scores from which certain melodies can be teased out and others ignored or...

One Book for 2016

Ever since I started blogging I have made a year-end shortlist of my favourite reads of the year, but this year is different. This year, I’ve chosen to highlight only one book. Why? Well, for one thing, I only read 80 books (I’ve been known to average 125)...

Globe & Mail!

It took me three books, but I finally got a national review! Thanks Globe & Mail for reviewing Speed of Life (J.M. Kelly). If you want to read the very nice review online, click here. If you want to read the book, it’s available to buy at places like...

Sculpy Clay and Papier Mache

Maybe you saw these pictures of my Speed of Life Diorama on my blog tour, but since then I’ve added a papier mache 1969 Mustang fastback and the dog, Bonehead. You might say that my talents fall more accurately when using Sculpy clay (Bonehead) than with papier...

Bloggers are the Best!

Today I’m over at James Booth’s blog. For those of you who don’t know his blog, you should check it out. He’s been a big supporter of my work from the very beginning when he read an advanced copy of Restoring Harmony, so you can be sure I asked...

This Is Our Year!

This is the year that Cubs fans have been waiting for. In honour of their fabulous season so far, and with high hopes for the rest of the season, I bring you this musical interlude, performed by my husband, Victor Anthony.

Welcome Mimi Cross!

Today for the Friday Five, we have the lovely Mimi Cross! Is there an author or book you’d think everyone should read (besides yours, of course)? The Scorpio Races, by Maggie Stiefvater.  To me, this is a perfect book. There’s not a wasted word, not one...

Why J. M. Kelly?

As you’ve undoubtedly gathered, J. M. Kelly is my pen name for my new YA novel, Speed of Life. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it and so I thought I’d answer a few of them here. Why J. M. Kelly? J. M. are my initials…Joelle...

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

As is my custom whenever I have a new book out, one day during the launch week is designated a day of thanks. Just in case you don’t have a copy of the book on hand, here is my Thank You Section from the back of the book. Also, I’d like to thank Fernanda...

Cubs Win!!!!!

I just got the BEST Book Birthday present possible! In the bottom of the ninth, in true dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs scored 4 runs to take the lead and then Chapman came in and struck out the side, giving the Cubs the win and eliminating the San Francisco...

Happy Book Birthday to EVERYONE!

Happy Book Birthday to Speed of Life! You’re finally out in the world and I’m so happy to see you! However, you’re not the only new book out there. So happy birthday to all the books I could find releasing today (and the ones I missed – feel...

Canadian Blog Tour

If you were here last week (or you scroll down), you’ll know I’ve been on a US Book Blog Tour, which continues through this week. And now I’m adding a Canadian leg to the journey. I get around! below are the sites I’ll be visiting this week, as...