Madona Skaff
madonaskaff.bsky.social
Madona Skaff
@madonaskaff.bsky.social
Mystery & SF Author
What's better than beer and books? How about having a beer with the authors that wrote those books. This Saturday, Nov 8, I'll be at Kitchesippi Brewery with 6 other local authors.
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 AM
If you're looking for something to do today (Sunday Oct 26), I'm at a craft show at Bell Sensplex in Kanata all day.
You can also check out the new "grass" in the indoor soccer field. Oooo, so cushiony.
October 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
From July 8 - 11: Death by Association and Shifting Trust will be on sale at Amazon. If you missed getting a copy, now is your chance to get a deal. Remember, in Canada, use Amazon.ca to order.
(www.amazon.ca/s?k=%22madon...)
July 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I'm really excited to be attending the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival in Toronto, at Victoria University on the U of T campus, next weekend. You can find me in the Authors' Tent this Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 5pm.
festivalofauthors.ca/motive-2025/
June 25, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I was at a presentation at #CapitalCrimeWriters by #JohnChristmas, about going from banker in Latvia to whistle blower of organized crime. His experiences are the basis of his thriller, #KGBBanker. Now, with several death threats he keeps his location secret. But you can find him on social media.
May 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Canada! Details for THE RIVER HAS ROOTS book events in Ottawa, Montreal, & Toronto coming your way! (Ottawa's tomorrow night!)
The River Has Roots in Canada: Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto
Dear Friends, I got back to Ottawa from the UK last night, having spent a wonderful couple of weeks doing events and catching up with family. A more fulsome recap of those things is forthcoming. For ...
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May 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I'll be at the craft market in Orleans this Saturday, which is also a fund raiser for CHEO. I'll have my novels and anthologies which include the Derringer Award nominated "The 13th Letter". If you're in the area, hope you can stop by to say hi!
April 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I'm happy to have an article included in the speculative fiction issue of Writers' Narrative about creating science fiction characters.

issuu.com/scottandlaws...
Writers' Narrative April 2025 by scottandlawson - Issuu
e fiction and fantasy, exploring the craft of world-building, the art of speculative storytelling, and the secrets to making the impossible feel real. Whether you’re conjuring alien civilisations or w...
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April 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Lis Angus @lisangus.bsky.social will be at the Kemptville Craft Market this Saturday, March 1st. If you're in the area, why not stop by to say hi and maybe get a book signed. Also visit several other artisans at the show.
February 27, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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I walked until I found a creek. When I bent to take a drink, a girl who looked like me in the surface of the water said, "Hey! You're more awesome than you think!" I took her home; she lives in the mirror and continues to give me pep talks.
The coming of age ceremony is simple. It's not a test, not anything you can fail. You go out into the Wilds, and when you find what speaks to you, you bring it home. Some forget it next day, others keep it as a talisman for the rest of their life. What do you find?

#TinyTalesTuesday #WritingPrompt
February 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
This is great news to hear.
February 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I'm at the Glebe Community Craft Fair, waiting for the doors to open. Here until 3pm.
February 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I'm looking forward to being at the Glebe Community Centre Craft Fair along with 50 other local artisans. Come by and browse! I'll be at Table #8

#ottawa #ottawaontario #myottawa #ottawalife #ottawaevents #intheglebe #madeinottawa #apt613
January 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
If you’re in the Glebe area this Saturday Feb 1st, come visit me at the Community Centre Craft Show, 175 Third Ave, from 10:30am – 3pm. I’ll have my books and anthologies available. Admission is free.

#ottawa #ottawaontario #myottawa #ottawalife #ottawaevents #intheglebe #madeinottawa #apt613
January 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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SURREAL TRAPDOOR: THE DAY THE SUN WENT OUT

When my husband, Ed and I learned that a total eclipse would pass near Toronto on April 8th, we got excited. After all, we're Trekkies and space nerds. The next total eclipse near Toronto won't take place until 2106, so if we didn't see this one, it was…
SURREAL TRAPDOOR: THE DAY THE SUN WENT OUT
When my husband, Ed and I learned that a total eclipse would pass near Toronto on April 8th, we got excited. After all, we're Trekkies and space nerds. The next total eclipse near Toronto won't take place until 2106, so if we didn't see this one, it was now or never. Toronto would only a partial eclipse. I'd witnessed one once before in the 1990s.
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January 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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We’re kicking off 2025 by celebrating one of our amazing Senior Editors, Louise! @loukoren.bsky.social 🎊
January 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Exciting news! I helped edit and put together a charity zine for a DC Comics character I adore, ✨Jericho✨. And orders are now open!

There's lots of cool art & stories in there, you might even find some art by yours truly 👀

Would love if you checked it out and considered supporting!
Links 🧵⬇️
December 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM
For my 1st post of 2025, I’m really excited about the review by KRL News & Reviews of the @mesdamesmayhem.bsky.social anthology, The 13th Letter. They reviewed all stories including mine, The Bell Tolls Once Again (the continuing adventures of ex-conman, Lennie).
www.krlnews.com/2025/01/the-...
"The 13th Letter" By Les Mesdames & Messieurs of Mayhem: Review/Giveaway
The letter M conjures up many wonderful words for mystery writers.
www.krlnews.com
January 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
To all my artistic friends.
November 28, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Hey, I'm in Women Take the Conn! I loved writing about Number One - my favourite character!
Hey, I recognize all three!
November 28, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Yesterday, I spent a beautiful sunny afternoon in the backyard, sipping cappuccino and thinking about writing. Today it's rainy, few snowflakes, but not too cold. Yet.
November 26, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Couldn't have described it better. I haven't been here long, but I'm loving it.
November 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
A great anthology!
It's here! SinC-CW's 3rd anthology, Dangerous Games.
15 fabulous tales including my Jason Davey story, On the Internet, Nobody Knows You're a Dog. (An online scammer, a desperate victim, and a doomed West End musical.) Available from all online retailers.
www.amazon.ca/Crime-Wave-D...
November 18, 2024 at 10:34 PM
I’ve had writer’s block on my new novel, then 2 weeks ago I saw a submissions call. I usually ignore close deadlines, but the Muse yelled in my ear. I actually finished it ( turned out pretty good) and after a lot of sweating got it in on time at 11:59pm!

Looks like my writing drought is over.
November 18, 2024 at 10:26 PM