On Saturday, December 1, 2012 the Hamilton Spectator newspaper reviewed Redcoat 1812 in its Book Section. The review was done by Jeff Mahoney and entitled:
A poetry of feeling in a novel of the War of 1812
(Redcoat 1812: A writer's craft and a historian's knowledge come together beautifully)
The reviewer says:
"I'm not sure there exists another volume that so vividly animates the War of 1812, in both physical and psychological terms, with such individuality of character, texture of description and conviction of scene setting."
The entire review may be accessed at
www.thespec.com/news/local/article/846701
Sunday, 2 December 2012
Monday, 5 November 2012
Novelist Blends Fact and Fiction
The Ancaster News covered and reported on the official launch of Redcoat 1812 in its November 1, 2012 edition:
"Nixon discussed how he weaved fact and fiction together to create a compelling tale of the war that is both entertaining and accurate."
The entire article may be found at http://www.hamiltonnews.com/whats-on/novelist-blends-fact-and-fiction-in-redcoat-1812/
"Nixon discussed how he weaved fact and fiction together to create a compelling tale of the war that is both entertaining and accurate."
The entire article may be found at http://www.hamiltonnews.com/whats-on/novelist-blends-fact-and-fiction-in-redcoat-1812/
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Upcoming Appearances
This week I will be at Indigo in Upper Stoney Creek on Thursday, November 8 from 6-8 pm. and at Indigo in Burlington on Saturday, November 10 from 1-4 pm. Hope to meet you.
Friday, 26 October 2012
Book Review
Just recently I received a review of Redcoat 1812 by email from retired secondary school principal and current Catholic school trustee John Valvasori. This is what he said:
"I finished your book yesterday and enjoyed it thoroughly. It was amazing to put into historical context all the streets, villages, sites in the Niagara peninsula that I am so familiar with. I found the story-line exciting. You have great insights into not just the facts, but the personal feelings of one who was there. As the book progressed, your descriptive prose in many scenes was outstanding.
You could actually change my mood just by describing the scene. Most importantly, you educated me, and I believe that was your primary aim."
"I finished your book yesterday and enjoyed it thoroughly. It was amazing to put into historical context all the streets, villages, sites in the Niagara peninsula that I am so familiar with. I found the story-line exciting. You have great insights into not just the facts, but the personal feelings of one who was there. As the book progressed, your descriptive prose in many scenes was outstanding.
You could actually change my mood just by describing the scene. Most importantly, you educated me, and I believe that was your primary aim."
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Hamilton Public Library Talk
On Monday, December 3, 2012 I will be doing a reading from the novel at the Turner Park Library Branch on Rymal Road at 7:00 pm. It is terrific to be included in the Hamilton Public Library Authors Series.
Also, I will be participating in the 2013 War of 1812 Bicentennial Symposium/Living History Conference
in Hamilton on March 2, 2013. As details are confirmed I will provide more information.
Also, I will be participating in the 2013 War of 1812 Bicentennial Symposium/Living History Conference
in Hamilton on March 2, 2013. As details are confirmed I will provide more information.
Monday, 22 October 2012
CH TV Interview
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 I was interviewed on CH Morning Live by Bob Cowan about Redcoat 1812. The five minute interview may be seen at www.chch.com/index.php/morning-live-blog/item/10073-redcoat-1812 Special thanks to Bob Cowan. He is an enthusiatic interviewer with a genuine interest in the Wat of 1812. His support contributed to a filled Old Ancaster Town Hall for the book launch.
If you missed the launch but are interested in meeting me, I am having book signings at the following locations: Saturday, October 27 12-3 pm. at Chapters in Ancaster, Thursday, November 8, 6-8 pm at Indigo in Stoney Creek, and Saturday, November 10, 1-4 p m at Indigo in Burlington. Hope to see you there.
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Book Launch
Fieldcote Museum and the Hamilton Historical Board will host the launch of Redcoat 1812 on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Old Ancaster Town Hall in Ancaster, Ontario at 7 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. I will discuss the differences between historical fiction and non-fiction history before reading
a passage from the novel. Bring your questions about the War of 1812. I will try my best to answer them.
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