A couple of weeks ago I received a lovely email from Don Bailey, who is publishing his third novel, The Good Lie, with Turnstone Press, the same company that published James’ book Up in Ontario.
Don asked if I’d mention his book. I normally don’t feature a book until I’ve had a chance to read it, but there are certain books that come to my attention that I do want to share. In this case, Don Bailey. Why? Because Don Bailey sent me a nice note complementing SoMisguided and its support of Canadian publishing, because his book is edited by Wayne Tefs, who is another author I love (check out his novel Red Rock) and who played hockey with James in Winnipeg and also who edited Up in Ontario, and because Don has created a website for The Good Lie that tells some stories about the story of The Good Lie, and I enjoyed reading the behind-the-scene stories.
All good things, I think.
So I’m going to check out the novel, and if you have a chance to before me, let me know what you think.
Also I heard that Turnstone Press published Todd Babiak’s first novel, which is another reason to support Canadian publishing.
So I’m sorry if I’m light on witty commentary, I’m trying to blast out the door to Malta, but I did not want to leave without mentioning The Good Lie.