Congratulations to SF Canada member Joe Mahoney! He has published an important volume of biographical short fiction, “The Deer Yard and Other Stories”, based on the life and writings of his father, Tom Mahoney.
The blurb for this lively collection reads:
Tom Mahoney grew up on a small family farm in Johnville, New Brunswick. Despite a lack of modern conveniences such as running water and electricity, he wouldn’t have had it any other way. Tom’s was a world of natural beauty; of soft and lonely quiet. Life was never dull. His active imagination was nourished by ghosts and demons, intrepid priests, drunken neighbours, redneck bullies, frightened deer, angry bears, wannabe circus dogs, and plenty of shenanigans. From these seeds great stories grew. Drawing on his own experiences and those of his family — his father was also a gifted storyteller — Tom’s humorous and touching tales, spanning decades, brim with colour and authenticity.
The books is now available in e-book and paperback formats on Amazon!