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Trevor Chittick

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Author📚 | Screenwriter🎞️ | Tennis player🎾 | Canadian 🇨🇦 | INFJ My MG mystery novel The Boy in Mitchell Bay is now available here ---> https://linktr.ee/trevorchittick

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · May 26

It's here!🎉

Today, my first children's book is released. The 1st in a 5-book series, The Boy in Mitchell Bay is a MG mystery set in Nova Scotia, Canada🇨🇦

It's available on KOBO, Amazon Canada: a.co/d/fauPpfh and at other online bookstores worldwide. #WritingCommunity #BookSky #Canada

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · 8d

Aside from some horror movie picks next month, I'll be stepping away from social media for the rest of the year as I complete my next novel The Ghost in Mitchell Bay - book 2 in my five-book MG mystery series that began this year with The Boy in Mitchell Bay. I'm aiming for a May 2026 release date.

Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · 15d

Sadly, due to the traditionalists in charge and the curse of pop singer Olivia Newton-John winning a CMA in 1974, it probably won't happen, which is not right. 2/2

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray - Monday, October 27

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · 15d

This is a star-packed tribute.

The only major honour missing from Anne Murray's resume is her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame - after all she's accomplished for the genre (including keeping it afloat during the country-pop crossover era of 1975-1985). 1/2

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The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute to Anne Murray - Monday, October 27

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · 21d

Didn't this kind of thing happen before?

Pomp, pageantry and likely some protests as King Charles hosts the U.S. president at Windsor Castle

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · 24d

61 people 'bought' my book when I listed it as a free promotion on Smashwords - my wacky, absurdist political satire White Rabbit that rips US politics and MAGA in particular to shreds, showing that people need a laugh and an escape from the unhinged, historic madness that is consuming the U.S.

Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · 26d

Brazil does the right thing when a former president attempts a coup and incites a violent insurrection involving his radicalized cult base.

If anyone reads this in the future, I said Brazil, not the former United States before it descended into another civil war. I know, I can't explain it either.

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's Space: 1999's 50th Anniversary

If you're a fan of the show like me, I just finished and published an article on Space: 1999 #GenX #Space1999 #SciFi

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50 Years of Space: 1999

Imagine my disappointment the Christmas morning when I was seven or eight (I can’t remember exactly) and opened what I hoped to be THE…

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 7

One of my childhood favourites, Space:1999 turns 50. #Space1999

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50 Years Ago, One Forgotten Sci-Fi TV Show Briefly Became The Next Star Trek

When Trekkies became Alphans. Here's why 'Space: 1999' was a big deal and how to approach the show today.

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 6

And the other choice?

Bloody hell, the short-sightedness and ongoing ignorance by the utopian far-left of how politics works is unbelievable, followed by their usual ad hominem attack that should've been reserved for actual fascists in power doing actual fascist things south of the border. #cdnpoli

The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · Sep 5

Canada elected a neoliberal banker who scrapped the carbon tax and paused the EV car mandates while the country is on fire. He's demanding austerity for social programs while pouring billions into the military.

While corporate profits soar so do mass layoffs.

This sets the stage for fascism

Canadian economy bled 66,000 jobs in August as unemployment rate at its highest since 'pandemic days'

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 6

Literally insane. #cdnpoli

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'Queen of Canada' remanded in custody, will represent herself at bail hearing Monday | CBC News

The self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" cult leader arrived, cuffed and shackled, as she made her first appearance at Swift Current provincial court on Friday.

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 4

He casually batted at the coffee cup in her hand. It clumsily fell from her loose grip and broke on the floor.
“I tried…” she whispered.
“You quit trying a long time ago.”
“I’m your mother.”
Stanley deliberately leaned into her face.
“I have no mother.”

From my YA horror Stanley #WIPSnips #BookSky

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Sep 4

The #WIPSnips word for September 4th is "coffee"

I can't believe I hadn't used this word before since it's one of my favorite things 😃

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 3

FELIX!

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime🇨🇦 has advanced to the US Open semifinals!

It's the third upset in a row for him at the 2025 US Open (Zverev #3, Rublev #15, de Minaur #8) and it's his second appearance in a Grand Slam semifinal (2021 US Open).

So proud.🇨🇦 #TennisSky #Tennis #Canada

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 3

Anything that has Tony 'Naked Selfie MP' Clement and Rachel 'Clownvoy Supporter' Curran on its "Board of Directors" is totes legit.

Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 3

“His mother is an drunk who sleeps with a pig. His father is a racist who left because he couldn’t raise a Black son. All that shit cracked his brain. His sister might be the only sane one…”
“Stan may be odd to you, but he’s a good guy who’s gotten a bad rap."

From my YA horror Stanley. #WIPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Sep 3

The #WIPSnips word for September 3rd is "sane"

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 2

“You lied to me! You told me they were both dead. Why – so I wouldn’t go running after them when you were tired of the fad of having a Black son or after you abandoned me?”
“Ohhhh, now you’re talking crazy. God, I need another drink," Judy moaned.

From my YA horror Stanley. #WIPSnips #BookSky

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Sep 2

The #WIPSnips word for September 2nd is "tired"

Which is what I am after Dragon Con. Le tired.

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 1

FELIX!🇨🇦

Wow.

What a performance. In just over 2 hours, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime🇨🇦 dismantles Andrey Rublev in a thoroughly dictatorial manner and advances to the quarterfinals of the US Open.

It's his best grand slam in almost 4 years.

Could this finally be the one? #TennisSky #Tennis

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Sep 1

“Do you know how many young Black men get shot and killed exactly like that? Too many. So, excuse me if I get tense and stressed out. I do exactly what the fucking piece of shit says so I don’t end up like them.”

From my YA horror Stanley. #WIPSnips #WritingCommunity

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Sep 1

Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips and to September!

The #WIPSnips word for September 1st is "excuse"

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 31

FELIX!

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime🇨🇦 has reached the round of 16 at the US Open. He'll play Animal from the Muppets... I mean Andrey Rublev next.

After a few years of inconsistent and disappointing play at the majors, Felix is the last Canadian standing in singles. #TennisSky #Tennis

Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 28

Convoy figure seeking U.S. asylum wanted on Canada-wide warrant. #cdnpoli

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 27

“Isolated? Stanley is not a criminal. This is not a criminal matter. It’s a mental health issue, which is why I asked Linda to help us. If you think I’m going to stand by and watch the police use violence to solve this problem, you’re sadly mistaken."

From my YA horror Stanley. #WIPSnips #BookSky

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Aug 27

The #WIPSnips word for August 27th is "stand"

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Sure, the bus sounds good. It’ll be an adventure.”
They walked onto the courtyard.
“What kinda questions are the police asking?” Stanley inquired.
“Oh the usual. Were they on drugs? What kind of kids were they? Were they depressed? Did they know each other?”

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Aug 26

The #WIPSnips word for August 26th is "adventure"

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 24

The twins looked like they had stepped from a Stephen King novel. Both wore yellow rain jackets, lime green rubber boots, and walked with a frightening, staccato gait. They turned their heads to look at Stanley.
"Stanley... Stanley..." they droned.

From my YA horror Stanley #WIPSnips #BookSky

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Aug 24

The #WIPSnips word for August 24th is "same"

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 23

The boulder tore through the moonroof and landed squarely in the driver’s seat, instantly crushing Matty. The driver’s door blew open, the two front tires exploded, and all the windows shattered. The horn sounded, and emitted a continuous, lonesome wail.

From my YA horror Stanley #WIPSnips

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Aug 23

The #WIPSnips word for August 23rd is "horn"

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 22

On the radio, the host introduced an interview.
“Six students from Terence Fowler High School have died in the past week. Police are at a loss to explain the recent tragedies. Here to discuss the situation is Principal Silvio Da Silva. Good morning.”

From my YA horror Stanley. #WIPSnips #BookSky

✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · Aug 22

The #WIPSnips word for August 22nd is "recent"

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Trevor Chittick @trevorchittick.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hmmm... If they would have expanded this arbitrary list to 51, my book could have been a part of it.

I love being an invisible, non-traditionally-published writer. Love it. Just love it.

Ok, calm down Trevor... #WritingCommunity #BookSky #WritersLife

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50 Canadian fiction books we're excited about this fall | CBC Books

Here are the new Canadian novels and short story collections we can't wait to read this fall.