An avid reader of mysteries, Vanessa Westermann is a former Arthur Ellis Awards judge, holds an M.A. in English Literature and a Bachelor of Education, and has taught creative writing. Cover Art, first of the Charley Scott Mysteries, was published to great acclaim in 2022. At the heart of all Westermann’s stories are strong female protagonists inspired by the heroines in her own life. She currently lives in Ontario. Her most recent publication is Shudder Pulp (the second Charley Scott mystery) which was released on May 3, 2025)
Month: July 2025
Linda Hutsell Manning
Welcome Linda!
Linda has published four picture books, three juvenile plays, two mid-grade novels and Polka Dot Door scripts as well as a literary novel, That Summer in Franklin, a two-act comedy, A Certain Singing Teacher, a memoir, Fearless and Determined about her 1960’s teaching experiences a one room elementary school west of Cobourg. Her latest picture book, Finding Moufette, was released byPandamonium Publishers in 2023. A novella, Heads I Win, Tails You Lose, released by AOS Publishers is available in bookstores and on Amazon. Linda has also written many pieces of short fiction and poetry published in magazines. Find out more at lindahutsellmanning.ca.
Marnie Bickle
Marnie Bickle’s encore presentation will be broadcast this coming Sunday July 6th after being postponed for the Waterfront Festival last week. Enjoy!
Word on the Hills Radio Program 