Greater Moncton Riverview Dieppe Book Fair: Memoirs

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Joanne Daggett. Odette Barr. Yvonne Belliveau.

Joe Mahoney. Sandra Norton.

Nicole Duguay-Mazerolle. Barbara Morrisey.

Yolande Essiembre

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Perticipating Author Yolande Essiembre.

Yolande Essiembre is an author, coach and workshop facilitator. Her passion for understanding human behavior and a lifelong interest in personal and spiritual growth led her to returned to university as an adult to pursue her dream of becoming a therapist. She holds a Master of Theology degree, along with a certification in social work, a certificate in religious sciences, as well as accreditation in various types of counseling and coaching. She is the mother of four children and grandmother to two beautiful granddaughters. Please click on the image to go to her Facebook page.

Participating Author Kelly Sampson.

Kelly Kieran Sampson is the author of the award-winning YA novel, Through the Haze. She recently retired from teaching in the trades and lives in Charlottetown with her husband Kim and their dog Walter. As a youth, she spent all available hours reading through bookstore shelves looking for the next world to get lost in. When she’d eaten up the small, age-appropriate section, she moved to the front of the store to visit tougher novels with tougher subjects, which now reflect in her writing. Children and youth today no longer have to deal with just a tiny section of cute stories, and she is grateful to the writers who changed this. Children have to live in this world and deal with big problems; let’s not pretend they don’t. Through the Haze, her award winning, debut novel deals with grief and the cookie-cutter mold we are expected to fit in when death happens. But, with thanks to the influence of Kelly’s favorite genres and writers, a little supernatural creeps into the story to add a twist to our stereotypes about death. Kelly has more stories to tell, and is currently working on her next novel. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Eden Monroe.

Eden Monroe certainly embraces the Chinese proverb: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – and that includes her first novel Dare to Inherit – the book that award-winning, best-selling novelist Joan Hall Hovey said she “just couldn’t put down”. She writes about real life, real issues and struggles – triumphing against all odds. A proud east coast Canadian, Eden enjoys a fascinating life compliments of relentlessly demanding characters featured in her 17 novels … with more on the way. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Rhonda Bulmer

Participating Author and Publisher Joe Mahoney.

Joe Mahoney’s first novel, A Time and a Place, was published on October 1st 2017 by Five Rivers Press. His memoir, a behind-the-scenes glimpse of working at CBC Radio, Adventures in the Radio Trade, was published on August 1st 2023 by Donovan Street Press. Joe has worked as a story editor on multiple radio, television and film projects, and bakes a mean lasagna. He is a member of SF Canada, the Science Fiction Writers of America, the Writers Union of Canada, and is best friends with a Sheltie. Please click on the image to visit Donovan Street Press.

Participating Publisher Donovan Street Press

Donovan Street Press Inc. was created in 2020 to publish the books of Joe Mahoney and his father, Tom Mahoney (Tom published his first book, The Deer Yard and Other Stories, at 88 years of age). In 2023, Donovan Street Press incorporated and began publishing other writers such as Tanah Haney, Mark A. Rayner, Matt Watts, and Michael Antman, with plenty more to come. The goal of Donovan Street Press Inc. is to publish quality, appealing books by regional authors in various genres for readers of all ages. We also produce a podcast about creativity called Re-Creative in association with Mark A. Rayner of MonkeyJoy Press. We plan to continue to create content in other media. Please click on the image to visit their website.

Participating Author Tanah Haney

When not writing, Tanah Haney divides her time between playing the Celtic harp, teaching music, gardening and cat wrangling. She is a published poet and is co-author of Where the World Bleeds Through with her husband, photographer and digital artist Mark A. Harrison. The character of Aiden in Tanah’s debut novel, A Peculiar Symmetry, was inspired by Tanah’s own experience with neurodiversity. Late diagnosed with ADHD at age 50 but neurodivergent from day one, Tanah is determined to be a more vocal champion of everyone who has ever felt different, and for the free expression of same in a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate society. Tanah lives in Peterborough, Ontario, with her husband Mark and a small but vocal menagerie. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Vanessa Hawkins/ Charlotte St. James

A life-long lover of horror, Charlotte wrote her first story when she was in grade five. It was entitled Mutilated and warranted a trip to the school guidance counsellor. Since then she has become enthralled with the vast and untamable world of literotica. With over a dozen publications under her belt, Charlotte won second place in the David Adams Richards Prize for her book Dante’s Inferno last year, to the chagrin of all the faith-abiding attendees that were made to hear her read at the summertime gala. Her books The Curious Case of Simon Todd and A Child to Cry Over written under pen name Vanessa C. Hawkins, have been featured as bestsellers on Amazon and have merited numerous awards. Please click on the image to visit her Facebook page.

Participating Author Pierre Arseneault

Pierre C Arseneault, the youngest of eleven children and grew up in the small town of Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada. He fulfilled a childhood goal in 2004 and became a published cartoonist. His first published work of fiction was in 2013; a collection of short stories called Dark Tales for Dark Nights; written in collaboration with Angella Cormier. This was followed up by Sleepless Nights, a collection of short stories published in 2014. His novel, Oakwood Island, also co-written with Angella Cormier, was published in 2016 and has been named finalist for several awards. Pierre currently lives in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Please click on the image to visit his website.

Participating Author Cathy Hopkins

Cathy Hopkins was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island in 1967. When she was a child, her family moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she was raised. She still resides in Halifax with her supportive husband, Robert. They have a beautiful daughter, Jessica and three wonderful grandchildren: Amelia, Logan and Oliver that keeps Cathy entertained. Cathy works in the finance industry by day and author by night. She enjoys writing, traveling and meeting new people. Cathy has always been drawn to the twists, surprises, and action of mystery and suspense stories. The love of these stories is the foundation to her dreams of publishing a novel in the same genre. She is currently writing her next book, which continues the journey started in The Letters of a Stranger. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Suzanne Casey

Suzanne Casey is a Moncton-based author with 3 novels and 2 (French) children's books under her belt. She loves participating in fairs where she can meet new people. Some as buyers, others as inspiration for future characters. When not writing, Ms. Casey finds enjoyment in car travel, organizing indoor spaces, and walking beaches. Mother of two, grandmother to four, middle child of five, family is her top priority...but writing is constantly bringing her to her home office at all hours of the day and night. But if somebody is ever interested in a game of Scrabble or Backgammon...

Participating Author Sandra Norton

I grew up in Foster Care in NS. At 16 I ran away from my home to search for my family after doing research on my own as to their whereabouts. I was happy to return to my wonderful foster home where I graduated from High School and went on to college. I married a young man from Maine who was studying to be a minister with The Wesleyan Church. We have been married now for 50 years have three wonderful adult children. We are the proud grandparents of five beautiful granddaughters. I started writing my story over 20 years ago. One line at a time it seems. Until it all came together last year. Joppa Publishing House published my book and it was released in May of 2024.

Participating Author Sue Nelson Buckley

Writing is as important to Sue as breathing…. well, at least as important as chocolate. As an author, her passion is split between two loves. Writing as Sue Nelson Buckley, she adores the adventure and self-discovery in Young Adult novels. When she pens tales as Susan Lyn, she enjoys the thrill of a good spicy romance with mature characters. Lately, she’s ventured into the territory of xxx spicy encounters under the guise of Amelia Dax. When she’s not writing, she’s knitting, gardening or taking walks with her camera, ever ready for the perfect shot. The key, she said, is to never stop trying. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Em Whelly

E. Whelly is a celebrated author known for weaving intricate worlds and unforgettable characters into compelling narratives. Her debut novel, My Beautiful Ghosts, released in 2021, quickly captured readers’ imaginations, reaching the #1 spot on Amazon's YA Fiction charts and establishing her as a rising star in the literary world. Following her debut success, Whelly earned the prestigious International Speak Up Talk Radio Award for Best Fantasy in 2023 with her second novel, The Rise of Vardya. Her third book, The Imposter Author, continues to captivate readers with its raw and thought-provoking exploration of identity and ambition. When not crafting her next adventure, E. Whelly enjoys diving into ancient myths, exploring lush forests, and losing herself in the pages of her favorite books. A passionate advocate for the magic of storytelling, she inspires readers to dream big and believe in the extraordinary. Please click on the image to learn more.

Participating Author Matthew Anderson

Matthew Anderson is the author of six non-fiction books, including the just-out “Someone Else’s Saint” (Pottersfield Press, April 2025). Last year he was runner up for both the Pottersfield Press non-fiction prize and the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia Nova Writes short story award. Matthew is a Gatto Chair professor at Saint Francis Xavier University. His podcast is “Pilgrimage Stories from Up and Down the Staircase” and he blogs at somethinggrand.ca. Matthew lives in Pomquet, Nova Scotia with his Moncton-born-and-raised wife Dr. Sara Parks. Please click on the image to visit his website.

Participating Author Yvonne Belliveau

Yvonne is inspiring, uplifting, and empowering. A successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and empath. Yvonne has been a leader and expertise in her field for the past fifteen years, as a coach, mentor, transformational teacher, healer and intuitive. She helps new and seasoned empaths in their spiritual awakening and transformational journey, bridging them into self-enlightenment. Her professional practice approach is focused on helping clients discover their inner breakthroughs, helps uncover hidden blockages, and unveil life mysteries. She brings gleaning new information and long-held challenges from their souls, inspiring long-lasting results. Yvonne is extremely devoted with her time, to her work and clients. Her work is done with compassion, empathy, knowledge, unconditional love, and light, shifting the empath into a higher soul and consciousness level. Yvonne was born in a small town located in New Brunswick, Canada. To learn more about Yvonne, visit www.yvonnebelliveau.com. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Olive Mazerolle.

Olive Mazerolle grew up on the easternmost point of New Brunswick in a small fishing village called Baie Sainte-Anne. Her life journey eventually led her to work for the RCMP in Fredericton from 1981 to 2004 before she was transferred to Moncton, where she retired in 2016. Retirement allowed her to nurture her passion for writing. She utilizes this new skill to share how one can transcend past traumatic experiences. Her only hope for this, her first book, is that it may help others. Her life remains good as she continues to stay healthy. Olive received the Canadian Confederation 125th Medal in 1993 and the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. Recently, her book won a 2024 International Impact Book Award under the Grief, Inspirational, Memoir category. Please click on the image to visit her Facebook page.

Participating Author Robert Stutt

Robert (Bob) Stutt has worked in children’s television for over 40 years, puppeteering on such shows as Fraggle Rock, The Jim Henson Hour, The Friendly Giant, The Big Comfy Couch, Sesame Park, and as Iggy Iguana on Under the Umbrella Tree. He’s also written over 300 scripts produced for CBC, CTV, PBS and Disney, and has performed live everywhere from the street corners of Toronto to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. Bob lives in Fredericton, NB, with his wife, Joanne, dog, Teddy, and ginger cat, Conan O’Brien.

Participating Author Katherine Bogle

Katherine Bogle is the USA Today bestselling author of Queen of Thieves, Her Wolf, and the international bestselling Dominion Rising series. She first found success with her debut novel, Haven, which came second in the World’s Best Story contest 2015. Since then, she has gone on to release 20+ books with one core theme: kick-butt heroines. Though her series may span genres—from fantasy, to steampunk to science fiction—she will always write about strong women overcoming the odds. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Becca Blue.

Author Becca Blue is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer and graphic designer that writes fiction and children’s books. Her first novel All I Need was turned into an indie film that she directed and produced on her own and it won the Royal Reel award at the Canadian International Film Festival. Her children’s book series teaches families about dog grooming, pet care and dogs with disabilities by following a young blind dog named Bruce. Her knowledge of this topic comes from her 25 years experience as a professional dog groomer and animal behaviourist. Becca enjoys seeing stories grow from paper to screen, and making the audience think outside the box whenever she can! She also loves a good love story!!! Becca is currently working on a new novel and the next book in her children’s book series while running her multimedia design company Sakura Blue Studios. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Rebecca MacFarlane

Participating Author Hannah State.

Hannah D. State is an award-winning Canadian author and science fiction/fantasy writer. Her debut novel, Journey to the Hopewell Star, was named “A Must-Have New Brunswick Book of 2020” by Atlantic Books Today and was a Gold Medal Winner in the 2021 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards. Her second novel, Journey to the Dark Galaxy, was a finalist in the 2024 Whistler Independent Book Awards in the ‘fiction’ category. Hannah’s writing has been described as “well-crafted” (BookLife) and “compelling” (IndieReader). 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 takes nature walks to calm her mind and really listen. Click on the image to reach her Facebook page.

Participating Author Angel-Leigh Fox

Angel is a devoted mother of three exceptional children and the wife of a loyal and supportive husband. In addition to her role as a mother and spouse, she is a multifaceted local artist, singer/songwriter, First Aid instructor, and face painter, balancing these creative pursuits alongside her full-time career. After many years of hesitating due to concerns of ridicule and rejection, Angel has found the courage to share her personal story, with the hope that others may find inspiration and growth, as she herself has. Please click on the image to visit her Facebook page.

Participating Author Angella Cormier

Angella Cormier grew up in St-Antoine, a small town in southeast New Brunswick. This is where her love of reading and writing were born. Her curious nature about everything mysterious and paranormal helped carved the inspiration for her current passion of writing horror and mystery stories. She is also a published poet, balancing out her writing to express herself in these two very opposing genres. Angella is also a mother of two boys as well as an established freelancer in graphic design. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author S.C. Eston

STEVE C. ESTON has been a lover of the fantastical and the scientific since he was a young boy. He wrote his first story by hand while still in elementary school—a five-page story about a tiger-masked ninja fighting mythical monsters that included his own illustrations. Steve has published five books: The Burden of the Protector, The Conclave, Deficiency, The Stranger of Ul Darak (First book of the Lost Tyronian Archives) and Surrender (Book 1 of the Baneseeker Chronicles). When not spending time with his family, Steve makes time for his numerous hobbies, which include reading books, listening to music, playing video games, watching movies, making puzzles, and playing hockey and tennis. He also loves to travel. For information on current writing projects and for free short stories, click on the image.

Participating Author Zev Bagel

Participating Author Bernard Bourque

Bernard J Bourque, PhD, is Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New England (Australia). He is the author of eight scholarly books in the field of seventeenth-century French literature. His fictional work is two trilogies, both available in one volume. They take place primarily on Campobello Island (New Brunswick, Canada). Written with humour, the novels explore the themes of human connections and differences.Bernard lived on Campobello Island for 13 years. He now lives in Riverview, New Brunswick, with his wife, Sandra. Please click on the image to visit his website.

Participating Author Odette Barr

As a finalist in the 2019 Pottersfield Prize for Creative Nonfiction, Odette Barr’s memoir, Teaching at the Top of the World, was published by Pottersfield the following year and then shortlisted for the WFNB Nonfiction Award at the 2020 NB Book Awards. Odette is also illustrator and co-author of the Camelia Airheart children’s adventure series. Odette’s short stories for youth and young adults have placed or received honourable mention in the annual WFNB Writing Competitions. She is presently working on two YA and Teen Fiction novels. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Jane Tims

ane Spavold Tims is a botanist, writer and artist living in rural New Brunswick. Jane’s interests are diverse but usually include a connection to natural themes. Her manuscript of poetry “mnemonic”, about wild bird calls, won the Alfred G. Bailey Prize in the 2016 New Brunswick Writers’ Federation Writing Competition and was published in 2024 by Chapel Street Editions. In 2022, she was short-listed for a New Brunswick Book Award for her poetry book “a glimpse of water fall”. She has published books in the Meniscus Science Fiction Series, The Kaye Eliot Mystery Series and, recently, three books in the Urban Mystery Series. Jane illustrates her books with her pencil drawings and paintings, and is the illustrator for Jennifer Houle's book (2024), "A Child's Botanical Alphabet." Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Casey Shelly

Casey Shelley was born and raised in Rothesay, New Brunswick. She’s been writing fiction since she was old enough to hold a pencil and enjoys nothing more than bringing her characters to life. She is looking forward to the upcoming release of her debut novel, Rexwood Rings, with CSG Publishing House. Casey enjoys spending time with her beloved husband Brandon, son Vincent and dog, Zoe. When she isn’t writing, Casey can be found exploring new hiking trails and coffee shops throughout Atlantic Canada. Please click on the image to learn more.

Participating Author Kade Cook

Kade Cook is a major fantasy fangirl. Her love of Twilight, The Mortal Instruments and A Court of Thorns and Roses inspired her to write her own fantasy book series, The Covenant of Shadows. Book one, GREY, was a finalist for the 2017 Emerging Writer's Prize for Canada's best new books in Speculative Fiction. Born and raised as a 'Maritimer' through and through, Kade will always be at home around good times and kind hearts, proud to be a daydreamer with a story to tell. Please click on the image to visit her Facebook page.

Participating Author Bea Waters

Bea Waters has been writing stories since childhood. Back then it was her way to escape the bullies, but today she strives to provide an escape into adventure for all who need one, while fostering a sense of belonging and cooperation. Her favourite characters are unique, those who have been downcast by the status quo because Bea understands that the future is never created by the status quo. Her favourite themes centre around the secrets we keep, and the quest to find our tribe, our community. Project Human is Bea's first published novel, and the first in a series that fuses the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy with Ancient Mythology from around the world. Please click on the image to visit her website.

Participating Author Barb Parker

My name is Barb Parker. I am the author of 3 books. My first book, “My Sister’s Journey from Headache to Heartache,” was published in 2010. I am honoured to say this book was chosen in the category of READERS CHOICE OF THE YEAR 2013, by Salon Magazine. It was also recommended by Dr. John M. Meagher, (doctor and author) to be used as an educational tool for School of Nursing and Dalhousie University Medical Schools in Halifax and St. John. My second book, “The Choice My Path My Destiny,” was published in 2013. I wrote this book as a healing process for me and letting go so I could move forward. My third book, “Don’t Leave Me,” was published in 2024. This book was written after the death of my mother. I live in Fredericton, NB with my husband, Larry. I am retired from the corporate world. I am a Mother and a Grandmother. My days are filled with showing love and kindness to others in the form of a meal, a treat, helping hand or just a short chat. I have always enjoyed writing.

Participating 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. Please click on the image to visit his website.

Participating Author Alison Taylor

Alison Taylor (they/them) is a writer, editor, and filmmaker based in Fredericton. Taylor’s short stories have appeared in various journals, and their debut novel Aftershock, published by HarperCollins Canada, received the Atlantic Book Awards John and Margaret Savage First Book Award (Fiction), and was shortlisted for the Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize. They received the 2024 Douglas Adams Richards Prize for Fiction for their work-in progress, Confessions of a Binge Drinker (working title). They have edited a hundred-plus hours of television and many award-winning short films and music videos, and their own experimental films have screened at festivals internationally. They currently work in the editorial department at Goose Lane Editions and as a freelance editor of both books and film and are working to complete a draft of Confessions while two cats yell at them and a 70-pound boxer whines in their face. Please click on the image to visit their website.

Participating 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 and Old Bones. His short stories have appeared in various anthologies and collections. 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. He isn’t afraid to mix and match genres, fearlessly weaving horror into noir, western, or sci fi. 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 teaches writing-related classes at UNB's College of Extended Learning. Joe currently lives in Maugerville with his wife and fellow author, Sheryl, a pair of hellhounds, and an assortment of other creatures. Please click on the image to visit his website.

Participating Author Nicole Duguay-Mazerolle

The eighth of 12 children, Nicole Duguay-Mazerolle was born on Île Lamèque in northeastern New Brunswick. Married for almost 50 years to her husband Roger, they had two children, Patrick and Caroline, who enriched their life in every way. She is now grandmother to four grandchildren, Yanik, Valérie, Karine and Isaac, who are and always will be her priceless treasures. In retirement, she discovered her passion for writing. Her first book, “Du haut de ses 100 ans, ma mère me raconte son histoire” (“From the top of her 100s, my mother tells me her story”), is full of anecdotes, humour and descriptions of her mother’s everyday life. She also presents her first children's book: Motocross, pourquoi pas? Why Not? This bilingual book recounts her experience as a spectator at a motocross championship attended by her 8-year-old grandson. It's an adventure we invite you to discover. The book is for children who want to believe in their dreams, and for parents and grandparents who want to encourage them in their attempts to achieve them.

Participating Author Barbara Morrisey

Barbara Morrisey of Hillsborough, NB, is an author, musician, public speaker, sociologist, and retired university lecturer. She has presented papers in academic conferences regarding the long-term care situation in NB for adults with significant disabilities and mental illnesses. In her book They Have No Idea, she bravely pulls back the curtain on her own experience of having a child with severe autism, so others might gain a better understanding of some of the difficulties and blessings families in similar circumstances experience.

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