Monthly Author Spotlights
January 2025
Matthew Cove
Born in Amherst NS in 1985 and grew up in a close family of 6. Now a loving husband and father to 3. He has always aspired to be creative, dabbling in many facets of art. He has been drawing and painting most of his life and just recently has tried his hand in writing. As an author he has now released a second book in his Arcterra series. Arcterra 2: A New Direction. And, yes this is the Owner Operator and CEO of Thrd Period Publishing.
February 2025
Dawn Boutilier
Dawn Boutilier is a learning support teacher in Amherst, Nova Scotia, who believes that true growth comes from learning to let go. Inspired by her own journey, she wrote this heartfelt story of a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly as a reflection of life’s inevitable changes. Drawing from her own family, Dawn has woven a deeply personal tale that speaks to resilience and renewal. When not teaching or writing, she is pursuing her second master’s degree and exploring innovative ways to make learning come alive.