About Me

Anne J. (A. J.) Fotheringham

Hi, welcome to my website. I am a Montreal-based writer who began scribbling stories and poetry at the age of nine. I’ve had a life-long love of words. I used this skill to build a career in journalism, communications, translation and publishing.

Along the way, I raised four sons and published a children’s book, a poetry book, short stories and non-fiction. I am the author of the Lamb’s Bay Mysteries, a 9-book cozy mystery series based in the fictional town of Lamb’s Bay, a coastal community whose charming atmosphere hides a series of secrets. My latest series is the Bailey Summers Mysteries in which a Montreal journalist uses her skills to solve mysteries while on assignment. Both series are available on amazon in e-book and paperback versions.

I have also written A Journey to the Five Senses, a do-it-yourself-at-home writers’ retreat book which is available on amazon. And for those looking for a seasonal treat there is Special Delivery, Christmas Tales and Memories.

I am a graduate of McGill University (BA) and Seton Hill University’s Writing Popular Fiction program (MA). I enjoy reading, writing and holding creative writing workshops.

To learn more about my books, visit my amazon author’s page:

amazon.com/author/ajfotheringham

Memberships:

Regional Representative, Quebec, Crime Writers of Canada

Member, Sisters in Crime

Member, Quebec Writers Federation

Media

Interview on YouTube for the Crime Writers of Canada

Second Act Project

Want to learn more about my writing journey? Check out this recent article about me.

https://www.thesecondactproject.ca/sapstories/writing-her-own-path-to-success

Mystery and Suspense Magazine

My book Criminals at Christmas was recently featured in an article on Christmas-themed books that appeared in Mystery and Suspense Magazine. Check it out!

Christmas Mysteries

Publications

Reviews

Fantastic debut murder mystery. My cousin put me on to this author and I was not disappointed. The story catches your attention from the start and does not let you go. I read the book from cover to cover in one sitting and was astounded at the really clever and unexpected twist at the end. Skillfully written. This is the first of a trilogy entitled The Lamb’s Bay Mysteries and I’m itching to read about Private Investigator Hilaria (aka Hilly) Barton-Cheswick’s next case. This author is certainly one to watch.

5.0 out of 5 stars

April 27, 2020

Intriguing. Within the first few lines the author takes you straight to the murder scene. From then on the story moves quickly and really kept my attention throughout the whole book. The characters are interesting and their lives centre around the past and present. The end left me with thoughts and questions, Is there more? I hope so. I very much recommend this as a very enjoyable and intriguing read.

Sand

5.0 out of 5 stars

May 19, 2020

Cozy Mystery with delightful descriptions. Excellent mystery with more than a touch of humor! Hilly is a character with a true voice, totally relatable. The Lamb’s Bay scenic descriptions are almost poetry, and the tale draws you in.

Amazon Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars

May 24, 2020

Character driven cozy mystery. I enjoyed the ride through Lamb’s Bay with main character Hilly leading the way in first person, introducing the reader to a variety of townspeople as she investigates the disappearance of an old friend’s young daughter. Looking forward to reading more about these folks and the messes they get themselves into.

Trudy

4.0 out of 5 stars

June 30, 2020

A real page turner! The plot had me on the edge of my seat right from the start! The main character Hilly is funny, brave and smart. Getting to know the rest of Lamb’s Bay was like sitting down with old friends. A superb read!

Joanne

5.0 out of 5 stars

August 20, 2020