Greater Moncton Riverview Dieppe Book Fair: Memoirs

Author Hannah State

Hannah D. State is an award-winning Atlantic Canadian author. She graduated from McGill University with a BA and earned her MPL from Queen’s University. Hannah is bothered by inequality, violence, greed, complacency, snakes, entering a dark room, and not getting enough sleep. She enjoys writing about strong-willed characters who don’t fit the norm and who overcome great obstacles with perseverance, self-discovery, and help from others. Sometimes Hannah can’t keep up with her characters’ ideas and plans, so she takes breaks, drinks coffee, does yoga and tai chi, and takes nature walks to calm her mind and really listen. Her second novel, Journey to the Dark Galaxy, was nominated for the 2025 Ann Connor Brimer Award for Atlantic Canadian Children’s Literature.

Author S.C. Eston

Author Don Bourque

Don Bourque makes his home in Maple Hills, New Brunswick, having been born and raised in the Moncton area. His writing career sprouted forth from the humble beginnings of winning an essay contest on fire prevention in the ninth grade, and a Grade 12 English teacher who told him to never stop writing. Don dabbled in poetry writing, but never had any of his works published. Now, he is the author of multiple published works of prose, including a chapter of In Harm’s Way, Serving the Greater Good: Perspectives on Operational Duty (2006) and the Willow’s Wake trilogy: Willow: Awakened, Ascended, Avenged, The Grand Chieftain, and The High Priestess (2021-2023). Don has also worked in public education, in the private mental health sector, and spent thirty-seven years in the Army Reserve with an operational tour in Afghanistan. He currently sits as President of the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick.

Organizer and Author Allan Hudson

I live in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada, with my wife Gloria. I began writing in my mid 50s with no intention of stopping. Since 2013 I have published 10 novels and partaken in four anthologies. Happily retired, I spend most mornings working on my stories and publishing my blog, the South Branch Scribbler where I feature authors and other creatives, as well as my own stories. The rest of my days are spent with book related projects, time with family and other important issues, such as taking life easy.

Author Zev Bagel

Novelist and poet Zev Bagel has lived in the UK, France and Canada, where he spent 15 years in Calgary and now resides in Shediac, New Brunswick. As Warren Redman, he has had seventeen non-fiction books published (one a Canadian award-winner) and as Zev Bagel, six of his novels have been published so far: Bernie Waxman & the Whistling Kettle (short-listed for the Atlantic literary awards) Secrets Solitary (winner of the 2021 David Adams Richards Award) The Last Jew in Hania The Romanian Cleaning Lady Sopworth’s Foibles One unpublished novel – Seeking Isak Lowenstein, won the 2023 David Adams Richards Award. His latest book of poetry: Life…is a multicoloured journey, accompanies the paintings of artist Nicole Tremblay.

Author Christopher Sweet

Christopher is the author of four published works, including his newest novel of supernatural horror, The Orchid Room. He’s worked as a freelance writer, manager, waiter, bartender, event DJ, actor, children’s entertainer, truck driver, shopkeeper, call centre operator, concierge, office assistant, barista, supply teacher, and—most recently—a campground manager. Christopher is an avid reader and a lover of cinema. He's a nature hound who isn't above crawling through the dirt to get a closer look at a particularly interesting beast, bird, or bug. He lives with his growing tribe of people and pets on a peaceful river in New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula. His forthcoming sci-fi / horror novel, Encore, is set to hit shelves in Spring 2026.

Author Angella Cormier

Angella Cormier grew up in St-Antoine, in southeast New Brunswick, Canada. It was in this small town’s library where her love of reading and writing were born. Her curious nature about everything mysterious and paranormal helped carve the inspiration for her current passion of writing horror and mystery stories. (For more info on her books: www.mysteriousink.ca) She is also a published poet, balancing out her writing to express herself in these two very opposing genres. She now owns and operates “Ancor Creative Solutions” as a personal creative assistant, where she proudly helps other writers with their cover design and book formatting, among many other services.

Author M.A. Ferguson

M.A. Ferguson is a Canadian author of dark, character-driven crime fiction. Her work is known for sharp pacing, psychological depth, and an unflinching look at the secrets people keep—within families, institutions, and themselves. Blending tightly plotted investigations with emotionally grounded characters, Ferguson writes stories where truth is rarely clean and justice often comes at a cost. Her novels explore obsession, moral grey areas, and the quiet moments that precede everything going wrong, drawing readers in before they realize how deep they’ve gone. When she isn’t writing, Ferguson is building her independent publishing imprint, researching real-world cases, and connecting with readers who love suspense that lingers long after the final page. She believes the most effective thrillers don’t rely on shock alone—they stay with you because they feel uncomfortably real.

Author Joe Mahoney

Joe Mahoney is an author/publisher/broadcaster, recently retired from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where, for over more than three decades, he worked in several roles including recording engineer, producer, and several operational management roles. He currently runs Donovan Street Press Inc., an indie press based in Riverview, New Brunswick. Joe is the author of the SF novel A Time and a Place, the memoir Adventures in the Radio Trade, and the short story collection Other Times and Places, all available from Donovan Street Press Inc. He's written and produced several radio shows on science fiction for CBC Radio, and has worked as a story editor on multiple radio, television and film projects. Joe is co-host of Re-Creative with Mark A. Rayner, a podcast about art and creativity.

Author Bea Waters

Bea Waters has been writing stories since childhood. She is fascinated with ancient cultures, infusing her stories with ancient mythologies and hidden knowledge to create a compelling narrative that tugs at a loose string, daring us to remember what has been lost. Her favourite themes centre around the secrets we keep and the quest to find our tribe, our community. Her favourite characters are the weirdos, those who are downcast by the status quo, because the future is never created by status quo; it is created by those who dare to dream. Project Human is Bea's first published novel fusing the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy with Ancient Mythology from around the world. The sequel, Atlantis Rising, will be published in early 2026. Project Human was shortlisted for the NB Book Awards and is a WINNER of the International Firebird Award in the category of New Fiction.

Author Joe Powers

Joe Powers is a Canadian horror writer, New Brunswick native, and long-time fan of all things scary. He's the author of Terror in High Water, Seventeen Skulls, Old Bones, and Putting Down Roots. His short stories have appeared in various anthologies and collections, including Mirrors of Malice: Twisted Reflections, a collaboration with his wife Sheryl. Among his many inspirations he lists Stephen King, Jack Ketchum, Michael Crichton, Vincent Price, Peter Benchley and Richard Matheson. He enjoys introducing the reader to flawed, believable characters and leading them on dark journeys with an unexpected twist. Joe enjoys poking around in the dark recesses of nature, off the beaten path, chasing down old legends and new stories. In his spare time, he's an avid hockey fan and dog lover, and still finds time to teach several classes at UNB's College of Extended Learning. Joe currently lives in Maugerville with his wife and fellow author, Sheryl, and an assortment of creatures.

Author Katherine Bogle

Author Becca Blue

Author Becca Blue’s work blends emotional depth with a touch of the supernatural. She is the author of The Guardians of Your Heart trilogy and the children's series My Dog Bruce. Her first award-winning film, All I Need, became the prelude to The Guardians of Your Heart, establishing her signature style of love, loss, and redemption. When she isn't writing her next book or directing her next film, she’s helping other authors publish their own stories with her multimedia design & publishing studio “Sakura Blue Studios”. She's also the founder of the annual Writers of the Realm Literary Festival and Fantasy Ball in Fredericton, NB.

Author/Auteure Ginette Goguen

Meet Ginette Goguen, author of the captivating narrative entitled GARAGE, available in both French and English languages. This former high school teacher shares the fascinating results of over 30 years of research on English and French cognates, tracing their etymology and revealing the hidden connections between Canada's two official languages. Born and raised in New Brunswick, Ginette holds a Bachelor of Education majoring in French and English, as well as a Master's Degree in Special Education. Growing up bilingual fueled her passion for languages, which she shares through her authentic teaching memoir. GARAGE is a must-read for language enthusiasts and novices alike, offering a surprising list of common terms and inspiring readers to explore further. Get ready to discover the unexpected!

Author/Poet Jordan Trethewey

Jordan Trethewey lives in Nashwaaksis, with his wife, son, and daughter. He was the first writer-in-residence at the Fredericton Region Museum, (2015) and a past City of Fredericton Poet Laureate (2021-2024). Jordan’s writing appears in many journals, such as Maclean’s, Arc Poetry Magazine, and Spillwords; and on the right shoulder blade of a fan. Some of his work is translated in Vietnamese, Farsi, and French. Jordan’s latest book is “Peculiar Portraits” (2026). His previous poetry collections include: “SyncWorld” (2025); “These Are the People in Your Neighbourhood” (2023); Unexpected Mergers” (2021); Spirits for Sale” (2019); “Wishing on Satellites” (2016); and “Bathroom Stall Stanzas (2010).

Author/Poet Jane Tims

Jane Tims is a writer, biologist and historian. She has published many books (mystery, poetry and science fiction), some under the name Alexandra Tims. She illustrates most of her books. Her most recent books include a mystery published by Merlin Star Press: ‘Open to the Skies,’ about repurposing an old church. She won the 2016 Alfred G. Bailey prize for her poetry manuscript ‘mnemonic,’ about bird song, published by Chapel Street Editions (2024). She was also shortlisted for The Fiddlehead Poetry Book Prize (2022 NB Book Awards) for a glimpse of water fall.

Author Bernard Bourque

Bernard J Bourque, PhD, was born and raised in Sackville, New Brunswick. He is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New England (Australia) and is the author of eight scholarly books and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in the field of seventeenth-century French literature. His fictional works include the novels in the Mr. Louis trilogy (Mr. Louis, The Shock Reader, and Upper-Case G) and the novels in the Lupine trilogy (To Pick a Lupine, A Tale of Three Lupines, and Corfu Seductions). His latest novel, The Florentine Oracle, was published in 2025. He has acted in numerous theatrical productions and appeared as a background actor in the feature film To Keep the Light (2016; filmmaker Erica Fae), in the television series Frontier (2016; Netflix and Discovery), and in the television series Mont-Rouge (2024: Ici Télé - Radio-Canada). A strong advocate of literacy, Bernard is a past chair of the New Brunswick Public Libraries Board and a past chair of the Campobello Public Library Board. He now lives in Riverview, New Brunswick, with his wife, Sandra.

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