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
Book market
Saturday, September 12
10:30 am
Colasanti's Tropical Gardens
1550 Road 3 E
Ruthven, ON
NOTE: Park in west parking lot, take the closest door in to Colasanti's and follow the signs!
Ever wonder how and why writers write? Six of Essex County's authors gather at Colasanti's Tropical Gardens to share their thoughts and take part in a lively discussion moderated by local blogger Zoe Stewart.
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Authors' books will be available for sale after the discussion, until 12:30 pm..
THE AUTHORS
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Gary May discusses historical fiction.
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Olga Kassimova talks about writing romance.
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Ben Van Dongen explains sci-fi writing.
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C.M. Forest presents his horror genre.
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Marty Gervais discusses his poetry.
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And special guest Micheline Maylor reads from her latest work.
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Come out and join the conversation. See you there!
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