Category: The Rise of Oceania

A BLANKET OF STEEL is in Great Company

Diving a Kelp Forest

Diving a Kelp Forest

Here’s an interesting vacation for you divers to consider — some tourist destination ideas.

Spot the Difference, February 2026

Spot the Difference, February 2026

Here is this month’s Spot the Difference at Life After Gateway:

Spot the Difference, January 2026

Spot the Difference, January 2026

Here is this month’s Spot the Difference:

This Christmas, Purchase 2023 CYGNUS Award Grand Prize Winner THE SHADOW OF WAR by Timothy S. Johnston

This Christmas, Purchase 2023 CYGNUS Award Grand Prize Winner The Shadow of War by Timothy S. Johnston

Yes, it’s yet another shameless self-plug:

This Christmas, Purchase 2024 Global Thriller Grand Prize Winner A BLANKET OF STEEL

This Christmas, Purchase 2024 Global Thriller Grand Prize Winner A Blanket of Steel by Timothy S. Johnston

Yes, it’s a shameless self-plug:

Thank You to the Staff and Students at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in the TVDSB

Thank You to the Staff and Students at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School in the Thames Valley District School Board in London, Ontario

Two weeks ago, I visited Banting Secondary School in the TVDSB. Here are some photos and thoughts:

Signed Books at Indigo North London: Back in Stock!

Signed Books at Indigo North London: Back in Stock!

Yesterday, on Friday 10 October 2025, I made the trek to Indigo North London to sign more copies of A Blanket of Steel.

A New Five-Star Review of A BLANKET OF STEEL

A New Five-Star Review of A Blanket of Steel

My spy vs. spy underwater revenge thriller has scored a five-star review from Chanticleer Book Reviews. Here’s some of the spoiler-free review:

Thank You, Waterloo, Ontario

Thank You, Waterloo, Ontario

On Saturday, I made the journey to Waterloo, Ontario and Indigo Conestoga Mall for a book signing.