Fabulous review for Type

Dr. Paul Socken Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Paul Socken, recently wrote the following review of Alicia Hendley’s second novel, Type. I just finished reading Alicia’s novel, Type, and was impressed. It’s a kind of Brave New World for our time. It reminded me somewhat of Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America. In both novels, what seems unimaginable (“It couldn’t happen here”), does happen and is made to appear believable.  The characters…

Successful launch at Q for 88 and Type

Yesterday, despite a deluge, the launch of 88, by Michael R. Fletcher, and Type, by Alicia Hendley was a great success. Hosted at Toronto’s College Street bistro/salon, Q Space, the launch was highlighted by readings, anecdotes, and signings. Special thanks to author Nate Hendley for being such a great Master of Ceremonies, and to Luciano Iacobelli at Q, for helping to make the afternoon so memorable. Michael R. Fletcher reading from his debut novel, 88…

Duo Launch for 88 and Type at Q

This Saturday, June 22, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. don’t forget to join authors Michael R. Fletcher and Alicia Hendley, along with some of Five Rivers Publishing’s crew for the duo-launch of 88, by Michael R. Fletcher, and Type, by Alicia Hendley. Fun, food, beverages, readings, signings, and yes — even purchasing your very own copy of either or both of these fabulous novels. The event is being hosted by the good folks at Q Space, 382 College Street, Toronto,…

Michell Plested to appear at Ponoka Jubilee Library

books will be available for purchase Saturday, July 13, 2013 Michell Plested will appear at the Ponoka Jubilee Library at 2:00 p.m. as part of their summer reading program. Michell Plested David Tremblay, Library Manager is keen to have Plested as part of the program. He says, “One of our patrons took out [Michell Plested’s] book for her son. The son read it as well as the father…. Apparently, the father loved [the book] and…

Michell Plested reviews Michael R. Fletcher’s 88

 Read My rating: 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars[ 5 of 5 stars ] 88 by Michael R. Fletcher  Michell Plested‘s review  Jun 11, 13 5 of 5 stars Read in June, 2013 There is a certain amount of risk to writing about the near-future. Do the events, setting and technologies ring true? Could society have gone down the paths to get to that point in time? Are there still…