Chris Higgins @tochrishiggins
Teacher, writer, historian. Recipient of the 2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal. Debut novel, "The Gaol Carpenter's Diary” https://t.co/ZGktq5ZqXk chrishigginswrites.com Toronto Joined February 2013-
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The High Park Tragedy - cop kills teen. Video trailer featuring one story from my book, The Gaol Carpenter's Diary. @JohnLorinc @Spacing @BobGeorgiouTO
Up close and person with Toronto Mike'd. open.spotify.com/episode/2nxhd3… Talking mostly about the Humber River and my book, Riverstoryz a.co/d/8L8XjkC
Bob is awesome. Such an extensive amount of knowledge on Toronto history. open.substack.com/pub/bobgeorgio…
I'll be speaking to historical fiction readers and fans of true crime from old Toronto @heritageyork this Thursday. Breaking down fact and fiction in the book, "The Gaol Carpenter's Diary." #gaolcarpenter @SpacingStore
What a week! My Nov. 30 book launch at Humbercrest UC brought a nice crowd - old friends and new readers. Also spoke at @SwanseaTownHall + @WTJHS . Dropped a copy for review @Spacing, got a great pizza @GA . Get your copy at chrishigginswrites.com youtube.com/shorts/w5rBrqR…
Speaking about my historical novel "The Gaol Carpenter’s Diary" tonight at the beautiful Annette Library with @WTJHS. Excited to be back, and to share the real 19th-century Toronto crimes that inspired the story! @heritagetoronto @JohnLorinc @can_arch @MuseOntArch @Spacing
@HayesTSN @odognine2 @TSNBryanHayes @dfeschuk @odognine2 @dfeschuk Scott Young wrote a great article about the up and down life of Harvey Busher Jackson, "A Conversation With The Busher" Maybe not for o dog though.
@odognine2 @TSNBryanHayes @dfeschuk Scott Young wrote a great article about the mixed life of Harvey Busher Jackson. You guys should check it out. Maybe not o dog though.
Big thanks to @johnlorinc for introducing me to the Ward neighbourhood through his books. I shared this at the launch for "The Gaol Carpenter's Diary." Keeping @heritagetoronto alive! #gaolcarpenter a.co/d/92IvFvd
The book launch is one week away. The Gaol Carpenter’s Diary is a new historical novel by Toronto writer Chris Higgins. youtu.be/SCoxU-Atk6w Book Launch: November 30, 2025 2pm – Humbercrest United Church, Toronto
The book launch for my debut novel, The Gaol Carpenter's Diary, is on November 30th at 2pm, at Humbercrest United Church. youtu.be/0JRQAOvCNPs @heritagetoronto
Youth Shot on Grenadier Pond…in 1882. I’ll be telling this and other stories at my book launch - on Sunday, November 30th at 2pm, at Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point. youtu.be/g9Z9AeE7or4?si…
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This guy Michael Kay…maybe not a good career choice: dailyhive.com/toronto/yankee…
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