Author and Writer
Just curious …
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Gary May, a lover of history, is a writer and the author of several books of non-fiction. His curiosity and meticulous research have combined to bring history to life, with tales told of characters whose lives, often so colourful they could have been lifted from the pages of fiction, would otherwise have gone unnoticed.
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His first full-time job as a reporter in the Sarnia bureau of The London Free Press sparked a particular curiosity that has led him to be a recognized authority on the early Canadian oil industry, earning him accolades from Canada, the United States and Europe, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Canada’s Petroleum History Society.
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Born in the Niagara Region, he now lives in Windsor, Ontario. Did someone say Automotive Capital of Canada? Yes, his curiosity has been piqued once again, so stay tuned for a new book on the history of labour in Windsor and how it influenced workplaces across Canada.
THE BUZZ
‘The vignettes on the colourful personalities that emerged from this period and the antics they got into make for very interesting reading.’
IN PRAISE OF
Hard Oiler!
EventS
holiday book sale
Saturday, November 7
10 am to 3 pm
St Augustine of Canterbury Church Hall
5145 Wyandotte St E
Windsor, ON
Join Gary and other Windsor area authors for book readings and sales. A great time to start your Christmas shopping!
Gary will read passages from his new historical novel, Unburdening, and answer your questions about the writing process. Unburdening will be for sale, along with Gary's best-selling oil history book, Hard Oiler! Gary will be delighted to sign your copy. Cash or e-transfer only.
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Drop by to pick up that special gift of reading for the book lovers on your holiday list.
See you there!​​
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