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This is where I rant and repost about books. Mainly Canadian ones ...
On trial in Toronto this week, Aiden Pleterski pled not guilty to a Ponzi fraud where $ from new investors was used to pay out earlier ones. The 20‑something also used the $ for luxury cars, a waterfront mansion & private‑jet travel. Now he can't afford a lawyer #fraud #frauds #scams #scam #toronto
Self-represented ‘Crypto King’ tells his Ontario fraud trial: ‘I need a lawyer’
Aiden Pleterski, 27, is accused of running a classic Ponzi scheme to bankroll his extravagant lifestyle.
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🌾🍃COVER REVEAL🌾🍃 Isn’t she gorgeous? Big thanks to @radiantpress.bsky.social for making the cover possible. Another big thank you you to the talented cover designer, Juliane Van Huizen, and the amazing Zachari Logan, who provided the spectacular cover art. #canlit #booksky
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Mark Coakley@markcoakley.bsky.social · 2d agoGot a scam email: "Dear Mark ... My name is Victoria Wenzel and I am an Editor at Pegasus Books. I recently came across your work ... I am always interested in discovering distinctive authors and compelling works that may be a strong fit for our publishing program ..." #scams #scam #fraud #writing
Congratulations to all the nominees of @gillerprize.bsky.social #books #fiction #reading #CanLit www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...
Meet the five novelists shortlisted for the 2026 Giller Prize
The writers were considered by a jury which for the first time was not made up of mostly authors
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Please join us to celebrate two excellent new books: The War Lantern by Philippa Dowding and About a Home Child by Caroline Fernandez. Tues, Nov 3, 6:30 to 8:30pm, Mable's Fables, 540 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto.
Since it’s banned book week, I’m going to post one banned book a day that I have actually read. I should’ve started yesterday, but I wasn’t thinking. So we’re kicking off with this an absolute classic and very pertinent right now.
Marcel Vautour, subject of a chapter of my Faces of Fraud, is Canada's most infamous romance scammer. This is an increasingly prevalent and harmful crime. Victims can be male or female, straight or gay. The Unbreaking Project offers support to all love fraud survivors #fraud #scams #canada #romance
Unbreaking Project launching in Canada, offering support to romance scam victims | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Unbreaking Project launching in Canada, offering support to romance scam victims Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Credit card application fraud is rising in Canada, with Canadians aged 56 - 65 the most frequently targeted group as criminals seek higher credit limits Personal info used in these schemes comes from phishing emails, fake text messages and impersonation calls #fraud #scams #canada #crime #scammers
Equifax Data Shows Canadians Aged 56 to 65 Face Higher Risk of Credit Card Fraud - Canadian Fraud News Inc. | Fraud related news | Fraud in Canada
Canadian Fraud News Inc - Canadian Fraud News reports exclusively on fraud in Canada. We are your source for Canadian Fraud News
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Will Aiden Pleterski - the self-described "Crypto King" aka "Crypto Crook" - be found guilty at next week's trial? I'll be there to find out This last story for my fraud book is full of wild details: kidnapping, an NBA MVP, Kick livestreams, Ferraris & a huge Ponzi #fraud #scams #canada #truecrime
Aiden Pleterski to Represent Himself at Fraud Trial After Delay Request Denied - Canadian Fraud News Inc. | Fraud related news | Fraud in Canada
Canadian Fraud News Inc - Canadian Fraud News reports exclusively on fraud in Canada. We are your source for Canadian Fraud News
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Strange Buildings by Uketsu A great book. Really enjoyed this. The pics added a lot to the fantastical murder mystery plot Brainspinning, weird and very fun Start with this one and then read the author's other books, Strange Houses and Strange Pictures #booksky #writingcommunity #strange #hamont
In recognition of National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, we are highlighting two Indigenous-authored books on this year's #GillerPrize longlist. 🧡 Eliza Sunshine by Michelle Good 🧡 Wild People Quiet by Tara Gereaux We encourage you to read books by Indigenous authors year-round.
So happy these came today. I’m looking forward to reading these gorgeous books. They are handcrafted beauties which show the attention to detail @gaspereaupress.bsky.social pours into their work. Oh, and the authors are also really good! #books #letterpress #canlit #reading
We hope you take some time today to consider the words of one of the many brilliant Indigenous writers who have shared their stories with us.
Patricia Finn's novel, THE GOLDEN BOY, has been longlisted for the 2026 #GillerPrize! gillerprize.ca/giller-spotl... #CravingCanLit #CanLit #canadianliterature
Giller Spotlight: Patricia Finn
Patricia Finn's novel, The Golden Boy, has been longlisted for the 2026 Giller Prize. PATRICIA FINN is a writer, ghostwriter, and editor. She was educated in Canada and New Zealand, where she complet...
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Canadian Con Artists by Lisa Wojna Collection of true Canadian fraud tales. Reveals the psychology and tactics of frauds and their effect on survivors. This & my FACES OF FRAUD can help readers to avoid being harmed by fraud. #fraud #canada #canadian #cons #scams #truecrime #nonfiction #conartists
CBC Books: Téa Mutonji’s new novel is about a messy friendship breakup #CanLit www.cbc.ca/books/booken...
Téa Mutonji’s new novel is about a messy friendship breakup | CBC Books Bookends
Mutonji’s novel, My Person, is on the shortlist for the 2026 Atwood Gibson Prize for fiction. She joined Bookends to talk about the TV show that inspired her novel’s title and highlight the romance in...
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Creative writing instructors will find TRIANGULARITY: Essays on Poetry, Science, and Spirit opens productive conversations, with reflections on each of the poems between the essays. It is full of insights into how a poet works with her material. https://bit.ly/4wt5Koh #poetry #books #CanLit
Thieves of Bay Street: How Banks, Brokerages and the Wealthy Steal Billions from Canadians by Bruce Livesey White-collar crooks, scammers, Ponzi schemers and organized crime know that Canada is a great place to rip off investors, with little fear of being caught. #fraud #canada #truecrime #scams
Fool's Gold: The Making Of A Global Market Fraud by Brian Hutchinson Canadian miner Bre-X said it found $100 billion in gold in Indonesia: "the biggest find ever." It was actually one of the biggest scams ever. #scams #scandals #canada #canadian #truecrime #nonfiction #fraud #frauds #gold #mining
What to Do – and Not to Do – When a Book Scammer Approaches You #bookmarketingscam #writingcommunity #author #writing #amwriting #writer #writerslife #indieauthor #booksky inventingrealityediting.com/2...
What to Do – and Not to Do – When a Book Scammer Approaches You
Unsure if the latest “marketing expert” emailing you is a scammer or not? Here’s an ongoing list of them.
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THE NOVICE OF HOLLOWAY HALL by Wayne Johnston is longlisted for the 2026 #GillerPrize. youtu.be/-KMyVSwp_Gk #CravingCanLit #canlit #canadianliterature
Reading: The Novice of Holloway Hall by Wayne Johnston
YouTube video by Giller Prize
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