I've been drawing political cartoons and writing fiction and nonfiction long enough to understand that it's not easy to predict who will like my work or from where they'll like it. For instance, when Medusa Gone was first launched on Amazon, there were a few sales in Canada and the U.S., but when I began marketing the book in Europe, particularly in Germany, sales took off.
I realize that the fiction I write is a lot like the editorial cartoons I draw; they are meant to be enjoyed and maybe stir a little thoughtful conversation, but they're not hugely memorable. I like a fun story with good character development and a nice plot twist, but that's all. There are far better science fiction writers out there than I am, and I'm okay with that.
So, when sales began to take off in Germany for Medusa and then for The Key to Enniskillen, I was somewhat puzzled. I asked a fellow author about this, and he laughed. He said that the German people generally love all things Canadian, including our fiction.
I'm a long way from being a best-selling author, but until then, I wish to thank the many people in Germany who discovered me and took the chance to purchase a novel from an unknown Canadian author.
One day, though, I hope to be discovered in my home country!