Hi friend,

If you're reading this, we crossed paths in Toronto as I explored the city, caught up with old friends, and attended the 2026 CANREADS awards.

We likely chatted about one, or several things:

• Cool indie bookshops, libraries and coffee shops in the area,

• My debut novel, Thread Traveller, which Kirkus gave a starred review and picked as one of their top indie books of 2025: What if midlife isn't where it ends — but where the magic begins?

  When August Monk takes a sip at Britain's oldest brewery, she falls through a mycelial network of witches, healers, and ancient feminine wisdom. In the vein of Atwood and Le Guin.

• The last time I visited TO was 1996 when I saw Soundgarden on tour, one of my top five all time concerts.

If Thread Traveller’s story of ancient feminine wisdom piques your interest, here's the first chapter, free — a small thank-you for the conversation: