Don Butler

Five years after its release, my first novel, A Life of Bliss, is still earning 5-star reviews. The latest had this to say: "I loved this book! A funny and heartwarming read that renews faith in one's self, life & the fact that we never really know what's possible out there."

Join me and 11 other Ottawa writers for Books on Tap, a book fair at Beyond the Pale Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Genres include mystery, fantasy, romance, horror, family epics and contemporary fiction. Enjoy a craft beer and pick up some summer reading. #booksontap #ottawaauthors

Doing my final author signing of the year Saturday at the Orleans Christmas Arts Market at the Shenkman Centre. I'll be there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with fellow mystery author Brenda Chapman. It's your last chance to buy a highly prized signed copy of our novels.

This one's for the history books! A group shot of eight leading Ottawa crime/mystery authors at the Crime for Christmas book fair in Barrhaven Sunday. From left to right, Wayne Ng, Mike Martin, Barbara Fradkin, Katie Tallo, Amy Tector, Brenda Chapman, Don Butler and Peggy Blair.

I had strong sales of my two mystery novels today at Indigo South Keys. If you missed me at the bookstore, come to our Crime for Christmas mystery author book fair at the Barrhaven Legion Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. I'll be there will eight of Ottawa's top mystery authors.

Crime for Christmas, a mystery author book fair, will take place this Sunday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Barrhaven Legion. I'll be there with eight other top Ottawa mystery writers, signing copies of my two novels, A Life of Bliss and Norman's Conquest. Hope to see you!

Former Citizen journalist Tony Atherton's website focuses on historical stories. On this Remembrance Day, Tony uses two photo albums assembled by Harry Costigan, who served in WW1 and WW2, to illustrate what life was like for soldiers in those conflicts. thechesterfield.ca/baa-canad…

🎄📷 Peggy Blair and I will be signing our mystery books at the Ritchie Feed & Seed Christmas Bazaar. This market is the perfect spot to kick off your holiday shopping and support local. And admission is free! 📷 November 15–16, 10 am to 3 pm 📷 5901 Ottawa St., Richmond, ON

If you enjoy beer and a great read, join me and six other Ottawa authors this Saturday at the Kichesippi Beer Company in Bells Corners. We'll be there from 1 to 4 p.m., signing copies of our books, with genres ranging from mysteries to fantasy and horror to romance. Cheers!

This Sunday is forecast to be hot and sunny, but if you'd like a respite from the October heat, I'll be at Indigo Rideau from noon till at least 3, signing copies of my two mystery novels, A Life of Bliss and Norman's Conquest. Stop by, cool off and say hello!