Lainey the calico cat rests in between shifts on a white blanket

purple and white visible mending patches on a cream sweater

two tone blue visible mending patch on a blue sweater

multicoloured patches down the arm of a blue sweater

Lainey has been super active patching every thing she can get her paws on

here are some favorite patched sweaters on their way onto the racks

get these one of a kind vintage gems before they are gone

here till 8 fri-sat (almost certainly)

#visibleMending #ottawa613 #vintage

an overflowing bin of xmas sweaters, lots of red and green sweaters, one with a santa on it is visible

a black sweater with three reindeer on the front, the first on all fours, the next behind up on their rear two, as is the third. they may be engaged in a lewd act. they have bells on.

a red and green and white sweater with a fingerbread man and the words BITE ME above. this might have a double entendre.

folks:

the new xmas sweater bin is out of control

if you are into the season, we got you, fam

only $4.99/lb while they last

#xmas2025 #thriftmas #ottawa613

Tomorrow! There'll be some fantastic authors there & I'll also have plenty of Blind Date Purge bundles so there'll be something for everyone. It's a great chance to get yourself a gift or do some Xmas shopping for the book lover in your life.
#ottawaevents #ottawa613 #ottawaauthor #authorevent

If you've seen any of the special metallic bookmarks at my table, then you already know all about Taz & Jason. But please try not to get too distracted by the shiny things - you don't want to miss the movie😉
Tickets at bytowne.ca
#ottawaevents #ottawa613 #halloweenparty #ottawaartists #bookmarks

ByTowne Cinema has been a huge help in providing the perfect space for the event & tracking down the exact movie I wanted to show for my book launch/Halloween party.
Grab your tickets at bytowne.ca👻
#ottawaevents #ottawa613 #indietheatre #movienight #halloweenparty

Wouldn't be a Halloween Party without a horror movie👻"Grave Encounters" was one of the sources of inspiration behind my novel "Modern Hauntings"😍Come to ByTowne Cinema on Oct 2. Mini market at 9, movie at 9:30
(tickets bytowne.ca)
#horrormovie #foundfootage #ottawaevents #ottawa613 #halloweenparty

a chunky knit brown cardigan on a wooden hanger

a brown and grey cardigan on a wooden hanger with other colour sweaters

a light greenish zippered cardigan on a wooden hanger

Lainey the calico cat lies with front paws criss cross staring right at the camera, while snuggled in her (now semi permanent) blanket fort

#sweaterWeather #ottawa613

here till 6:30 Fri and Sat

Modern Hauntings will be available tomorrow just in time for Capital Pride. But don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about the launch party. Details coming soon, so keep an eye out😈
#paranormalinvestigation #horrorbooks #horrorauthor #ghoststory #booklaunch #ottawaevents #ottawa613 #queerhorror

Giveaway time!
- Signed early copy of Modern Hauntings
- Modern Hauntings paper & metallic bookmarks
- Paranormal Investigator Pen
Comment your fav found footage horror movie to be entered into the draw! (Must be able to pick up the prize at Little Jo Berry's Pride Night Market on Aug 16)
#ottawa613

Blind Date with The Book Purge Each mystery Purge book comes with: Book Purge Sticker Random Sticker Tea Bonus Treat Book Stats Each donation helps: Cats in need! Pay what you can with a minimum $5 donation *Midol is available for adoption through OSCatR

You asked, so here it is: Blind Date with The Book Purge! No matter what book you end up with, this date is sure to lead to love as your donation goes directly to the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue💖
#blinddatewithabook #adoptdontshop #fundraiser #ottawafuindraiser #forthecats #ottawa #ottawa613

So many rescues in the area are in need of fosters right now. If you can, please consider helping out!
#catsofinstagram #ottawa #ottawa613 #ottawastraycatrescue #fostercats #adoptdontshop

This weekend, The Book Purge Raised $225 for OSCatR! Friday: $100 at ByTowne Cinema. Saturday: $85 at Small Press Book Fair. Sunday: $40 at Mystic Market. The 2025 fundraising total is now $3090. Lyric, a grey tabby, is available for adoption through the Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue.

The Book Purge has done it again! Last year we hit 3k raised in Sept. This year we hit the milestone in June. Thank you to everyone who donated this weekend❤️
#fundraiser #fundraising #thebookpurge #ottawastraycatrescue #ottawaevents #ottawa613 #ottawafundraiser #forthecats #adoptdontshop

The Book Purge is close to 3K raised for 2025! So far, we’ve raised $2,865 for @ottawastraycatrescue 💖
With 3 back-to-back events this weekend, when do you think we’ll reach that number?
#thebookpurge #ottawaevents #ottawa613 #fundraising #fundraiser #forthecats #ottawastraycatrescue #adoptdontshop

Tomorrow! I’m all set for another reread used books author event - bags packed, outfit picked out… now I just need to decide which milkshake I’ll get 🤔

#ottawa #ottawaevents #ottawa613 #stittsville #authorevent #localauthors #ottawaauthors #bookstagram #books #horror #scifi #fantasy

Write Club: Fan Friction - Event Postponed

Unfortunately, @milkshopottawa and I have made the decision to postpone tomorrow's Write Club: Fan Friction. Although there will be no Write Club this week, I'll be back at Milk next week for Off the Cuff!

#ottawaevents #ottawa613 #bywardmarket #creativewriting #writersofottawa