Added another blog to my website randycoates.ca Check it out to understand the journey of a developing #writer.

Celebrating #DayoftheDead in #SanMigueldeAllende. The displays are magnificent.

Have been attending book talks recently. Took in one for #AndreaCurtis and her inspirational book, #TheStoryandScienceofHope and another for #ShannonBramer and her collection of ghostly poetry, #NightmareJones. Recommended reading for everyone.

For, alas! alas! with me
The light of Life is o’er!
‘No more – no more – no more –‘
(Such language holds the solemn sea
To the sands upon the shore)

"To One in Paradise," Edgar Allan Poe, who died on this day in 1849

My new novel, Prospero Returned, will be out on October 30.

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Fellow author #NadiaLHohn is presenting her play #Wheel&Turn. Find information at linktr.ee/nadialhohn

In yesterday's #TorontoStar, there was an interview with #mystery writer, #MaggieGiles who mentions my niece, writer, #BrianneSommerville who is just about to release her second novel, #WhatSheLeftBehind.

Recommended reading from #TheTorontoStar by #DanYashinsky - "I've Reached the Age Where I Don't Have Time to Worry About Time."

In a recent #TorontoStar, there was a touching article by #DanYashinsky about how fleeting life can be, especially for those of us at a certain age. Recommended reading.

Apparently, my promotion of a self-published book on #BlueSky is considered spam and yet I see many people on this platform promoting their books. I have tried to contact someone at Blue Sky and have not received a response. I am totally befuddled as to why my posts have been blocked. Comments?

Congratulations to #DavidARobertson for the #HansChristianAndersen award presented to him by #IBBY.

Soon to be released: my new book, #OnSolidRock:TheStoryofHoltFreeMethodistChurch. The church that my parents and I attended for years has a captivating and enduring legacy. You might find it interesting. Soon to be available at #VolumesPublishingLtd. All proceeds will go to the church.

In his book, #OnWriting, #StephenKing wrote, "...when you find something at which you are talented, you do it...until your fingers bleed...Even when no one is listening...every outing is a bravura performance, because you as the creator are happy." That is writing to me.