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Craig Michael Smith

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Craig came into this world in Nanaimo, British Columbia and throughout his childhood, moved to various towns in the province on the coattails of his family and father who was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He attended the University of British Columbia where he received a Masters Degree and where he conducted medical research for some years and ultimately took on the role of oversight of research and occupational safety. He has written scientific papers, operational manuals, and non-fiction treatises. This is his first published novel. He lives in Victoria, British Columbia

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Craig Michael Smith I follow Robert M Pirsig's example in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Don't try to write about the city, the building or the wall of the bu…moreI follow Robert M Pirsig's example in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Don't try to write about the city, the building or the wall of the building - write about the brick in the top left corner. From there, words will come.(less)
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The Visits

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The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk
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This is a booklover's book about booklovers' books written by a booklover. It is meaty, nuanced and plot driven with authentic, realistic and relatable characters. This is not a John Grisham airplane book. You don't plow through this book; you savor ...more
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Bring Me Back
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Never in the history of the world, nor will it ever happen in the future, will one find individuals who behave like the characters in this book. If fanciful, improbable, implausible plotting with mentally unstable characters is your cup of tea, then ...more
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The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt
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Really enjoyed the plot but found the actual story a bit too bland, mild - a bit flat maybe. I wouldn't say don't bother but it's one of those books you have to willing to be comfortable with burning a few hours and be satisfied with "Well, could hav ...more
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None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
None of This Is True
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An entertaining read that gives all the characters multifaceted personalities and motivations including the least likeable which is not an easy thing for a writer to accomplish.
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Masterclass in plotting, emotional intelligence and scope. Ms. French is in her prime. Don't miss it. ...more
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Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Rock Paper Scissors
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I blame the editor. Sometimes writers get so deep into the plotting that they are unable to see glaring plot faults that scream out to the first time reader. That is the editor's job and of course the writer as well, but why have an editor if not to ...more
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The Lost Man
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Sadly I've read several disappointing books lately. Books that, as one reads, never really pull you into the story or leave you with a bad taste at the denouement, you know that feeling - the one that the author has just wasted your time and why woul ...more
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“There are some people that I’d wanted to say some things to for years but never had the courage to say till recently. It’s funny—now that I know I’m dying, I feel almost fearless in that respect. When one is stripped of status, dignity, looks, and all things worldly, about all you have left is honesty.”
Craig Michael Smith, The Visits

“There are some people that I’d wanted to say some things to for years but never had the courage to say till recently. It’s funny—now that I know I’m dying, I feel almost fearless in that respect. When one is stripped of status, dignity, looks, and all things worldly, about all you have left is honesty.”
Craig Michael Smith, The Visits

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