Interested in learning about how I use archival records to tell stories?

I'll be giving a short talk at the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia this Saturday!

#halifax #halifaxhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory

Seven Days in Halifax by Robert Ashe When citizens confronted the racists, liars and incompetents who ran their city.

My latest @theseaboardreview.ca review is up!

www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/seven-days...

#halifax #halifaxhistory #nonfiction #bookreviews #canlit

I'm always up for talking about archival sources and Rockhead, and I'm doing both on March 28th!

I'll be giving a lecture, The Story of Rockhead: Telling History Through Snippets of Story, for the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia.

#halifax #halifaxhistory

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Currently working on a review of Seven Days in Halifax for @theseaboardreview.ca.

#Halifax, you should read this.

#halifax #halifaxbooks #halifaxhistory #nonfiction

The 1917 Halifax Explosion altered the city’s December through large-scale reconstruction, new welfare networks, and shifts in community routines. These changes marked how Haligonians approached the winter season that followed.
Sources: Kitz; NS Archives.
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The Seaboard Review of Books: Best 2025 Picks Our contributors pick their favourite reads from their 2025 reviews

Well, this is a pleasant surprise! The Undesirables has been named one of the best books of 2025 by @theseaboardreview.ca!

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#halifax #halifaxhistory #bestof2025 #nonfictiction #novascotia #novascotiahistory #halifaxbooks

www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-seaboa...

Doing some holiday shopping this weekend? May I suggest a little #Halifax history?

You can find The Undesirables at your local indie: www.indiebookstores.ca/book/9781990...

Indigo/Chapters/Coles: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-un...

And the shopping overlord. :P

#halifaxhistory #nonfiction #canlit

Thank you to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic for having me in to talk about Rockhead.

Also thanks to Jenny Nodelman for organizing and Andrew Aulenback for the pre-talk introduction.

#halifaxhistory #halifax #NovaScotia #novascotiahistory #canlit #nonfiction

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I could talk about Rockhead for hours.

And, for one specific hour, you can come hear me to do so!

On Nov. 18th, I'm doing my last Undesirables event for November! Join me for a Tuesday Night Talk at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

#halifax #halifaxhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory

At Indigo Dartmouth till 3! Come visit!

#halifax #halifaxhistory #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #novascotia #novascotiahistory

I have two books events in November. Both are perfect for those looking to do their Christmas shopping a tad early.

The first is Saturday!

Come see me from 1-3pm!

#halifax #halifaxhistory #prisonhistory #nonfiction #novascotiaauthors #novascotiahistory #novascotia #atlanticcanadianliterature

Thanks to Ryan Van Horne/Atlantic Books Today for reviewing The Undesirables!

#halifax #halifaxhistory #nonfiction #prisonhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory #atlanticcanadianlit

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Thanks to the John Howard Society for inviting me to talk about Rockhead at their AGM!

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#halifaxhistory #halifax #prisonhistory #NovaScotia #novascotiahistory

Had a great day at the @writersfedofns.bsky.social's Booktoberfest!

(first photo credit @janicelandry.bsky.social)

Next up: Tomorrow, Oct. 12, I'll be signing at Coles Halifax Shopping Centre from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

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#novascotiahistory #halifaxhistory #nonfiction

Looking for a signed copy of The Undesirables at Indigo in Bayer's Lake? Well, I made the trek there and signed a few!

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#halifaxbooks #halifaxhistory #prisonhistory #halifax #NovaScotia #novascotiahistory

Missed my launch yesterday?

Oct. 11 is Booktoberfest at the Halifax Central Library. I'll be at the @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social booth from 2pm-3pm.

On Oct. 12, I'll be signing books at the Coles in the Halifax Shopping Centre from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

#halifax #halifaxhistory #novascotia

See you tomorrow!

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#halifax #halifaxevents #novascotia #novascotiahistory #halifaxhistory

Atlantic News – Local Breaking, Weather and Traffic – CTV News Atlantic Get top stories and video from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, including breaking news, live coverage, weather, traffic, in-depth reporting, sports and ...

Thanks to Crystal/Your Morning Atlantic for chatting with my slightly awkward self about Rockhead and The Undesirables.

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid...

#halifax #halifaxhistory #prisonhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory #nonfiction

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Archaeology in Acadie Rockhead Journalist Katie Ingram has been writing in and about Halifax and its inhabitants for many years. Recently, she tuned her talents to exploring Rockhead Prison, a Victorian prison whose...

Thanks to @coldh20.bsky.social for chatting with me about Rockhead and The Undesirables! Interview on his Facebook page, Archaeology in Acadie:

www.facebook.com/archaeologya...

#halifax #halifaxhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory

First review of The Undesirables on Goodreads. Thanks @miramichijim.bsky.social!

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#halifax #halifaxhistory #prisonhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory #nonfiction #canadiannonfiction #nonfictionbooks

Made my rounds today! You can find signed copies of The Undesirables at Carrefour Atlantic and Bookmark Halifax!

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#halifaxbooks #halifaxhistory #NovaScotia #novascotiahistory #halifax #prisonhistory #nonfictionbooks #nonfiction

Signed some more books today at the Coles in the Halifax Shopping Centre.

If you don't get a signed one, I'll be back on Oct. 12th for a signing session.

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#halifaxhistory #halifax #novascotiahistory #nonfictionbooks #NovaScotia #nonfiction #atlanticcanadianlit

If Chapters/Coles/IndigoSpirit is your preferred bookstore, The Undesirables is in stock at many of those locations around the province!

Remember, no matter what bookstore you choose, if it's not there they can order it in! :)

#halifax #halifaxhistory #novascotia

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Picture of Katie holding a copy of The Undesirables. She has on a white shirt and a red and black plaid blazer.

Picture of The Undesirables next to other books

Signed some copies of The Undesirables at @kingsbookstore.bsky.social today!

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#halifax #halifaxhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #atlanticcanadianlit #canlit

Author uncovers forgotten history of Halifax prison Author Katie Ingram has written a new book exploring the history of the Rockhead Prison in Halifax.

Some days, I report the news. Other days I am the news.

Thanks to Sean Mott from CTV Atlantic for chatting with me about The Undesirables and Rockhead!

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...

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#halifax #halifaxhistory #prison #prisonhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory

It's here!!

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#novascotiahistory #halisky #halifax #halifaxhistory #canlit #nonfiction #prisonhistory

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It's often hard to picture where Rockhead was because of how Halifax has changed since in the late 1960's.

In January, my friend and SMU archaeology professor @coldh20.bsky.social ) did some mapping to help me with that.

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#halifax #halifaxhistory #novascotia

Book reviewers!

Would you like a copy of The Undesirables to review? If so, send me a message.

#bookreviews #halifax #halifaxhistory #nonfiction #novascotia #novascotiahistory #canlit #atlanticanadianlit

We're one step closer to an actual book! I received my cover proof today. It needs to be checked over for errors before it's finalized.

The little handcuffs on the spine are a nice touch.

#halifax #halisky #halifaxhistory #novascotia #prisonhistory #novascotiahistory #nonfiction #canlit

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You can reach more about them in The Undesirables, out this Fall!

Left: Grant family in 1913 (courtesy of the Halifax Municipal Archives). Right: an undated family photo (courtesy of Heather Fischer)

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