Ed Seaward discusses the inspiration behind writing aGothic novel set in London, Ontario, whether marketing at book fairs can help authors reach new readers, and how plot keeps a mystery moving.
Ed Seaward’s novel London Gothic will be published by Dark Winter Press in October, 2026. His debut novel Fair was published in 2020 by The Porcupine’s Quill. Awarded the Silver Medal in Urban Fiction by the 2021 Independent Book Awards, Fair was also shortlisted for the Canadian Authors Association’s 2021 Fred Kerner Award. His screenplay, Mother Daughter Happiness was a finalist at the 2019 Pasadena International Film Festival.
Ed’s web publication Profiles From The Bright Side Of TheRoad features writers, actors, artists, environmentalists, family and friends. The Newfoundland family series, “It’s Sharpe to Stay Home”, was republished by Downhome Magazine. After 30 years in the corporate world, Ed now writes full-time. He and his wife Barb live in Georgetown, Ontario.
Ed’s previous Artsy Raven episode link (Ep 4): https://www.patreon.com/jfgarrard/posts/ep4-writing-in-49613441
In this episode, Ed reads from London Gothic.
Book link: https://edseaward.com/london-gothic/
Author site: https://edseaward.com/
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