Oliver, Linda

On September 13, 2010September 17, 2016 By Sara WalkerIn Children's Literature, Fiction, Writer Local to Kawartha LakesLeave a comment

McGinn, William

On September 13, 2010October 23, 2022 By Sara WalkerIn Fiction, Teen Literature, Writer Local to Kawartha LakesLeave a comment

William J. McGinn is a kid with big dreams (and who may be in over his head). He self-published a five-book young-adult series called The Blacktop Brothers from 2012-2017 as a teenager, and he is now working on taking the next step, looking into an agent with his next publications. Though his specialty is young-adult, he has also dabbled in adult romance, plays, and a fan fiction novel to revive a video game character whose story has been left incomplete. He is also an actor, having played at the Lindsay Little Theatre and voice acted in several productions. He is additionally a proud nerd, procrastinator, Yu-Gi-Oh player, a self-described tomgirl, and often stays up until midnight, at least, to write when the house is finally quiet. You can visit him at williammcginn.com or across social media under the name William J. McGinn

Author of:

Cerebra
The Shoreline
Escape from Central West

The Blacktop Brothers
The Blacktop Brothers 2: Mountain Mission
The Blacktop Brothers 3: Dropzone Madness
The Blacktop Brothers 4: Years Ago or From Now

Lisa Hart

On September 13, 2010October 26, 2022 By Sara WalkerIn Fiction, Writer Local to Kawartha LakesLeave a comment

Lisa spends most of her time looking at the world from the perspective of her preferred target audience – young readers. Along with her work for children’s magazines she has produced reading comprehension material for K5 Learning and Super Teacher Worksheets. While she focuses primarily on nonfiction articles, her fiction, poetry and works for adults have been well received. In 2017 she placed in Red Toque Publishing’s Canadian Tales of the Fantastic. Lisa is currently writing occasional features for The Lindsay Advocate.

Website:

https://llheart.wixsite.com/lisahart

Author of:

Ghosts, Hauntings, and Stories of Old

Feathers, Fur and Fun Facts

Kevin Frank

On September 13, 2010July 22, 2017 By Sara WalkerIn Children's Literature, Fiction, Humour, Writer Local to Kawartha LakesLeave a comment

Kevin Frank is a cartoonist and graphic novelist.

Author website: http://kevinfrank.net

Laugh-out-loud funny! Perfect read aloud and a wonderful companion to any story time circle. Graphic novel format introduces visual storytelling alongside humorous dialog and plot.
This fully illustrated middle grade graphic novel for kids who like silly books will take you on a swashbuckling journey like no other! Join a comical cast of backyard pets – Captain Hooktail, First Mate Chubs, Helmsman Patch and Tinkles – as they hunt for treasure (at the local butshop) and fight with sworn enemies (alley cats!).