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The Undesirables: A History of Rockhead Prison is the revealing story of Rockhead, an imposing structure that was located on Gottingen (now Novalea) and Leeds Streets in Halifax. Nestled in with the industrial, working-class North End, for many residents, their backyards were adjacent to the prison.

The story behind the horror.

Please stop marketing anything Wuthering Heights related as a great love story. It isn't. It never was. It's a cautionary tale of obsession and the damage that causes.

Pottersfeld Press is looking for submissions from writers who can provide a manuscript of 30,000 to 150,000 words in any existing or new category that uses the nonfiction medium to tell a story. DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2026. Early submissions are encouraged. More info at: www.pottersfieldpress.com

Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day. This day honours the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. They fought for Canada despite being denied rights by the country. This is the story of some of those veterans. 🧵 1/12

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

On this day in 1946, Viola Desmond's car broke down in New Glasgow, NS. She went to a movie and sat in a Whites-Only area. Her refusal to move helped spark the modern Canadian civil rights movement. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 canadaehx.com/2025/02/04/v...

Did you know today, Nov. 6, is World Digital Preservation Day? This year's theme is 'Why preserve?'. In this video, Renée from the Halifax Municipal Archives team shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving digital information for the long term. Learn more at: halifax.ca/archives #WDPD2025

The median income of most Nova Scotians is $41,300. The average monthly cost of car ownership is $1,370 or $16,440 a year. The average monthly rent in Halifax is $2,095 or $26,340. If you are an average renting, driving Haligonian you make $41,300 and pay $42,780 for housing and transportation.

In many places, these covenants banning multi-unit housing served to perpetuate exclusion and class segregation after racially discriminatory clauses became unenforcable. They continue to keep apartment dwellers out of some of Halifax's most walkable, centrally located neighbourhoods.

At Indigo Dartmouth till 3! Come visit! #halifax #halifaxhistory #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #novascotia #novascotiahistory

The weather should be significantly better tomorrow, so it's the perfect time to come see me Indigo/Chapters in Dartmouth! @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social

Just casually meeting Canada's favourite astronaut.

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

Along with being reviewed, I did a review for Atlantic Books Today! See below for my review of Ship Moms by Jen Winsor @breakwaterbooks.bsky.social #NLbooks #nonfiction #newfoundland

Thanks to Ryan Van Horne/Atlantic Books Today for reviewing The Undesirables! #halifax #halifaxhistory #nonfiction #prisonhistory #novascotia #novascotiahistory #atlanticcanadianlit @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social

Fascinating new research on misinformation. Bottom line - protecting Canadians from online harm needs to be our top priority.

The Undesirables: A History of Rockhead Prison is the revealing story of Rockhead an imposing structure that was located on Gottingen and Leeds Streets in Halifax. With the words "City Prison" glaring down at whoever walked by, the edifice stood as warning to those thinking of committing crimes.

Thanks to the John Howard Society for inviting me to talk about Rockhead at their AGM! @johnhowardcanada.bsky.social @johnhowardns.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social #halifaxhistory #halifax #prisonhistory #NovaScotia #novascotiahistory

First: cast Billy Zane in more things. Second: Hayden Christensen, best known as Zane in the Goosebumps episode Night of the Living Dummy III.

What's up democracy superfans, I'm at the transportation standing committee meeting to see if this committee will change our road safety strategy to prevent preventable deaths.

On Oct. 23, 1958, the most severe underground seismic event in North American mining history occurred in Springhill, Nova Scotia. The disaster killed 75 miners and injured residents. But...deep in the mine some survivors were waiting to be rescued. This is the story. 🧵 1/10

Have you picked up your copy of The Undesirables yet? If you haven't, you can find it at your favourite independent, locally-owned bookstore, Chapters/Coles/Indigo, & Amazon. My next public event is a signing at Chapters/Indigo in Dartmouth on Nov. 1, fr. 1-3pm @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social

Reporters walked out of the Pentagon on Wednesday after news outlets refused to sign new press rules laid out by Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense. The new rules raise the prospect of punishment for simply requesting information on matters of public interest. Read more: nyti.ms/48sfl6q

Did you know another way to support authors is by borrowing their books from the library? If it's not in circulation or on order by your library, you can request it! This can be done for both The Undesirables and my previous book, Breaking Disaster. Image is from the Halifax Public Libraries site.

At Coles in the Halifax Shopping Centre till 3:30pm! Come see me!

"Hey, what's the best Tron?" "ReBoot." "But ReBoot wasn't..." "ReBoot. Final answer."

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. @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social #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! @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social #halifaxbooks #halifaxhistory #prisonhistory #halifax #NovaScotia #novascotiahistory

Both a review and an interview? @theseaboardreview.ca is spoiling you with their Undesirables content! Head over to their site to check out the review and editor James Fisher's interview with me about the book. www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/the-undesi...

Have you picked up your copy yet? It not, come see me at Booktoberfest on Saturday and Coles in the Halifax Shopping Centre on Sunday!

I'm at the Pottersfield booth from 2-3pm!

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

Reading Rainbow Is Back With a New Host -- @mychal3ts.bsky.social -- And The Same Mission www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/s...

Taking a breath. Thank you to everyone who made today's book launch possible. ❤️ There is too much to say for Bluesky so just thank you. @benjaminwrites.bsky.social @kingsbookstore.bsky.social

Geography is not my best subject.

Happening today!

See you tomorrow! @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social @kingsbookstore.bsky.social @benjaminwrites.bsky.social #halifax #halifaxevents #novascotia #novascotiahistory #halifaxhistory

Check out the @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social newsletter for new releases, including this blurb on The Undesirables! #halifax #novascotia #atlanticcanadianlit #canlit

Jane Goodall, ethologist and conservationist, has died. She was 91

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 @ctvnewsatlantic.bsky.social @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social

Wanna know what really chaps my ass? When I learn that all the city's financial issues I'm reporting on today were supposed to be solved with amalgamation but weren't because being fiscally unsustainable is way more popular in the short term but I'm sure we'll do better with climate change.

Need something fun to do this coming weekend? Why not come see me, my giant book cover, @benjaminwrites.bsky.social and @kingsbookstore.bsky.social for the launch of The Undesirables? Oct. 4, 1:30p.m. to 3:00 p.m, KTS Lecture Hall, University of King's College @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social

Every once in a while I watch Troy, thinking it will get better with age. It has not.

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

1/2 Enjoying writing at @tridenthalifax.bsky.social and noticed these gorgeous #SmallPress #books! The Undesirables by @katieyingram.bsky.social from @pottersfieldpress.bsky.social & A Sense of Things Beyond by Renée Belliveau from @nimbuspub.bsky.social. URLS in alt-text. #DSPBposts #BookSky

For going on 30 years Steve-O-Reno's has sat beside the Halifax Folklore Centre on Brunswick but now Steve-O-Reno's is soon on the move to The previous Zwicker Gallery behind the Folklore centre on Doyle Zwicker Gallery moved to Brunswick St

Happy Earth, Wind and Fire Day to all to celebrate.

You know what also helps authors? Libraries! And you can either request or place The Undesirables on hold at your local branch! Image is of the listing at Halifax Public Libraries.