Compelling Tale Publishing

My first mystery novel The Femdom Felony is now out of print, after five years of book sales on various platforms. The locations in Calgary seem dated now, and with iconic places like the Saddledome due to be demolished, it will be even more so in the next couple of years. Calgary is a fast-changing city, whose growth hasn't slowed in the years since the novel was first published in 2020. Reading over the book, I see many places where changes could be made. I may release a n

Here's a playlist of the top tunes I was listening to in 2025. It mostly features songs in the roots and blues categories. My favorite artist from last year was Jesse Roper. I saw him live twice and he puts on a fantastic, energetic show.

The new book, Pinot Mort will be released sometime the new year, according to the latest plans for 2026. I'm happy with the progress made by finishing a third draft of the novel and it's gratifying to see it improve with each iteration. To hear a sample chapter, join us at the Analog Book Store Writer's Group on Tuesday, Jan. 6th at 6:30 p.m. This seems like a good time to post some excerpts from the book on my blog. I'm going to do some regular posts of wine facts from the b

Pinot Mort, my new mystery novel set in the Okanagan wine region, is going out to beta readers for feedback. This is a solid step on the way to a publishing date. Pinot Mort new draft complete.

Author Kevin Van Tighem Lethbridge put on another excellent Word On The Street Festival this weekend. Author visits, independent...

The first draft of my new Pinot Mort murder mystery is complete! Are you thirsting for a superb glass of wine and an intriguing puzzle of...

Which wines were the writers drinking at When Words Collide? Here are a few of the latest Canadian wine recommendations. #ElbowsUp...

I had a great time at the When Words Collide writer's conference in Calgary recently. There are always new things to learn and contacts...

People are asking if I can recommend some Canadian wines they might enjoy, because they're wanting to buy local this year. Here are a...

Do you thirst for a superb glass of wine and an intriguing puzzle of a mystery to read on the weekend? I’m combining both in a new...

A New Book Review for The Femdom Felony by Sally Bend   "With THE FEMDOM FELONY, Thomas Moffatt has crafted a well-rounded, truly...

Now is your chance to find my book, The Femdom Felony , available for a promotional price at @Smashwords as part of their 2024 End of...

Here's a recent playlist to rock those winter doldrums

A few of these songs were not published in 2023, but they were new to me last year.

Throats burn from the smoke. We wade through hip-deep water. Bombs fall like cherry blossoms.

The summer has produced a number of wonderful Okanagan wines. With the problems caused by climate change, vineyards saw record losses of...

Welcome back to national park season! I was the last person to use the Flo charger at Waterton National Park in October 2022. I also got...

We undertook a long drive across parts of Canada, including remote areas like the north shore of Lake Superior. Would it even be possible...

I'm building a collection of tunes for the winter season, now that the weather has turned. Here's the playlist I've been enjoying during...

It's getting late in the year and the time for sitting on the patio and sipping a rosé is pretty much gone in this neck of the woods....