Three new books!

Lynn McPherson has two new mysteries out and Chris Read has published a kids book

Hi, Brian!

I have two books out now. Instagoner a mystery published with Level Best Books (see here) and Peril in Pink a cozy with Crooked Lane Books (see here). Both came out in 2024, under the pseudonym Sydney Leigh.

Since then I’ve acquired a great agent – Carolyn Forde at Transatlantic. I’m on submission now and we’ll see how that goes. Meanwhile I’m working on another book, and I’m about halfway through a messy first draft.

Take care,

Lynn McPherson

Writing as Sydney Leigh

www.sydneyleighbooks.com

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For information about submitting to Level Best Books, see here. For information about submitting to Crooked Lane Books, see here.

For information about querying Carolyn Forde and other agents at Transatlantic, see here.

See more new books by your fellow writers here (and scroll down).

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Hi, Brian.

My book Queenie Jean is in Trouble Again managed to find a home at Heritage House, a small independent BC publisher. See here.

Queenie also earned a starred review at Quill & Quire (here). And after being included in the 2024-25 North Shore Authors Collection in local libraries on the North Shore, Queenie became the most-borrowed children’s book at the North Vancouver District Public Library (here).

I’m currently working on two middle grade books, a second Queenie book & another totally different one.

Many thanks for your kind and thoughtful words that helped Queenie’s journey!

Cheers,

Chris

Christine Read,

chrisreadbooks.com

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If you’re interested in writing Kid Lit, don’t miss our “Writing for Children and for Young Adults” workshop on Aug 23, with guest speaker Patricia Ocampo, senior editor at Scholastic Books. Details here.

See all my upcoming weekly writing classes, one-day workshops, and four-day retreats here.

And if you’ve had a story (or a book!) published, if you’ve won or placed in a writing contest, if you’ve gotten yourself an agent, or if you have any other news, send me an email so I can share your success. As writers, we’re all in this together, and your good news gives us all a boost.

Also, be sure to let know if you’re looking for a writers’ group or beta readers; a notice in Quick Brown Fox, will help you find them.

Email me at: brain.henry123@gmail.com

~Brian