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David M McGowan

D.M. (Dave) McGowan, also known as David Milton McGowan, is a Canadian novelist born in 1949 in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. With a rich and diverse background, training in a variety of areas both sought by him or offered by employers has helped to both widen and deepen his stories.

Before becoming a full-time author, McGowan worked as a cowboy, forest firefighter, heavy equipment operator, farmhand, gardener, road musician, businessman, and commercial driver. He retired in 2022 and now resides in Northern British Columbia.

McGowan's writing often explores Canadian themes, reflecting his passion for his birth country. His stories frequently incorporate historical elements, drawing from his fascination with family, local, national, and international history.

“I believe Canada is the greatest country in the world and when someone says something about a beautiful country, building a land, frontier guts and tough people I want everyone to think of Alberta, British Columbia, Jasper or Banff and come here and absorb the wonder of it all.”

As a published author, McGowan has written several novels, including

"The Great Liquor War,"(Hank James #1) DIGITAL / PRINT / AUDIO

"Partners," DIGITAL / PRINT / AUDIO

"Homesteader: Finding Sharon,"(Hank James #2) DIGITAL / PRINT / AUDIO

"The Making of Jake McTavish," DIGITAL / PRINT

"Gunfighters, Thieves and Lawmen," DIGITAL / PRINT / AUDIO

"People of the West: A short story timeline" and DIGITAL / PRINT / AUDIO

"Boundaries." DIGITAL / PRINT / AUDIO

His work is available on Amazon and

Books2Read.com which allows links to two dozen platforms.

When not writing, McGowan enjoys spending time with his combined family, including four children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Connect with D.M. McGowan: daveshistoricalfiction@gmail.com

www.dmmcgowan.blogspot.ca

Follow McGowan's literary journey on Amazon and discover more about his life and work. https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B004V9WZVI

Listen to some story excerpts, poems and songs:

https://www.youtube.com/@davemcgowan6231

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Blaine Sims

Blaine Sims is not your average author. He weaves intricate tapestries of words and blends historical truths with fictional flourishes to create stories that linger in your mind long after the final page.

Laugh, cry, and ponder. Sims’s diverse catalog spans humorous futuristic adventures, heart-wrenching tales of darkness, and thought-provoking explorations of complex issues.

Each story, a journey. Whether you’re drawn to his interconnected series, delving into the multifaceted layers of his characters, or prefer to jump into a standalone world, Sims invites you to explore his unique blend of history, imagination, and provocative themes.

More than just entertainment. Prepare to be challenged, to question, and to feel. Blaine Sims’s work isn’t simply about escape; it’s about confronting the world around us, our past, and our future with a renewed sense of awareness. Ready to dive into a world of unparalleled storytelling? Purchase Blaine Sims books for an adventure you won’t forget.

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Chris Kringle and the Jingle Squadbrings to life the playful world of Chris Kringle, a boy with big dreams and an even bigger destiny. Born into a legacy of Santa Claus legends, Chris balances the weight of tradition with the carefree joy of childhood mischief. Alongside his spirited friends, the Jingle Squad, he turns every snowy day into a merry adventure filled with laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of holiday magic.More than just a story about becoming Santa, this book is a celebration of friendship, kindness, and the magic that can be found in everyday moments. It reminds readers young and old that the heart of Christmas isn’t in the presents, but in the love and joy we share. Pe...

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It is 1992 and banks are merging at an astonishing rate, but none of them are being held accountable. Teddy DeMarco, a banker with a conscience, strives to hold his financial institution to a higher standard. Indeed, First Northeastern Bank (1NEB) must atone for years of redlining and racial bias in its mortgage lending. Thus Teddy negotiates agreements with two activist groups that champion fair mortgage lending practices for African Americans. But sinister forces, both internal and external, arise to block Teddy's efforts and make his life miserable as the bank’s in-house politician.This novel—both funny and keenly serious—is filled with characters who are true believers. It delves u...

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The Sploot Friends: Welcome, Archie! is a heartwarming story about welcoming someone new and learning that there is always room for one more friend. When Archie joins Beau and Taron, everything feels new and a little uncertain. But with kindness, patience, and lots of playtime, the three friends learn that becoming a family just takes a little time and a lot of love.

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What Removes Us

Makitia Thompson

When Jesse Calder arrives in Brackenridge, he begins noticing something no one else seems able to see, subtle distortions in the air surrounding certain people. Moments later, those people disappear. At first Jesse believes it’s coincidence. Then the pattern begins to emerge.Children vanish before growing up.Teenagers before becoming adults.Lives interrupted at precise moments in time.And the closer Jesse gets to understanding the sequence, the more terrifying the truth becomes. The disappearances are not random. They are part of something older. Something patient. Something that has been quietly removing people from the town for longer than anyone remembers. And the pattern is almost comp...

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Patrick G. Cox

Conflict in Shadow is a tightly woven story combining science fiction, space adventure, and intelligence-driven military action.Conflict in Shadow takes the reader on an exploration of inter corporate sci-fi, military space adventure, and intelligence-driven suspense. It provides a window on a naive young man’s journey from teenage ‘fugitive’ for enemies of the world he grew up in, to a useful youngster developing his own skills and talents in support of his mentors. It watches as Captain Felicity Roberts faces moral and ethical dilemmas, responsibility for her ship and its passengers and crew in a galaxy torn by a conflict between the WTO Fleet and the Intercorporate Consortium over c...

The Petrina Chronicles

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Victoria Randall

Orphaned when her parents vanished in deep space, Petrina dreamed of one day piloting a ship to explore the stars for the Intergalactic Coalition of Planets.But when she learns that her four-times-great grandfather has been trapped at the edge of a black hole for a century, she knows she has to rescue him. Family is the one missing element in her life, and her grandpa is the only family she has left.For the rescue, she will need to steal a starship. The one she chooses is home to Selka, an AI who isn’t thrilled with being stolen.In journeys of adventure, danger and amazement, the youngest pilot in the Coalition Space Force takes on alien life forms from Slithones, snake-like creatures who ...

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J. O. Quantaman

A police procedural on steroids. Hold on to your seat.___If the tragic shipwreck isn't bad enough, the megadome suffers a horrid murder-rape, and Dog Breakfast co-op must bring the culprit to justice.___Nyssa and Shepp follow the perp to LA where they rescue young women from vicious sex traffickers. But funds are running low, so they're joined by Griz and Jen. All four travel to Tijuana where they part $750,000 from strip-club bettors.___The quartet follow the rapist to Quito, Ecuador where they must face two-dozen mercenaries and armored-robotic cyclops.___The back story examines the future of education from the point of view of teenagers. In a dormitory setting and ...

Ghost of a Chance

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The year is 2001. Newly-divorced Allie has arranged her perfect dream-date with Randall Rivard for her twentieth high school reunion. She doesn't expect it to lead to much, but she knows she will have a lovely evening with her best friends in the world if she can just ignore some of their good intentions as well as the snide opinions of old adversaries. Meanwhile, her old senior prom date Sam is no longer among the living. But he has been tasked by the Powers That Be with helping Allie land the love of her life, even though it takes special circumstances for anyone at the reunion to see or hear him. A rom-com with elements of the paranormal and a few deep thoughts to chew upon. Sweet, closed...

Pippin's Night-time Adventure

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"Pippin’s Night-time Adventure” is a delightful story about curiosity, friendship, and exploring the nocturnal world. Pippin the poodle joins his friend, Blossom the possum, for a night-time adventure, meeting a friendly wombat and playful flying foxes (fruit bats) but when Pippin ends up in trouble, the animals all work together to save him. Perfect for ages 3–8, it’s an ideal bedtime or storytime read that combines adventure, friendship, and nature exploration. Ever wondered what the nocturnal world does while we are sleeping? Leave it to Pippin the poodle to find out. You’ll find cool facts and fun questions at the end of the book, just like all the other books in th...

Wrong Bird

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Matthew West-James

This is a collection of personal essays that examine the humor that is available when awkward decisions, missteps, over-confidence, and the logic that only makes sense at the time occur. The personal essays by Matthew West-James offer a self-deprecating look at moments that were embarrassing at the time but insightful in hindsight. From bad ideas and misinterpretations, to tales that will not die quietly into the past, the essays examine the space between the person you think you are and the person you actually become. While not as serious as traditional memoirs, the work has a undertone of personal growth, strength, and wisdom. The work is ultimately a story about learning to laugh at onese...

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