Keith Spicer

Paris-based writer, living in France for 18 years (as of 2013). Latest book (April 2013): MURDER BY CHAMPAGNE, a mystery/espionage novel situated in France's champagne caves.

Former professor at University of Ottawa, University of Toronto, Dartmouth College, UCLA, Sorbonne, University for Peace (founder and 8-year director of Program for Media, Peace & Security).

Former journalist (print and TV) in Canada, senior federal official in Canada (Commissioner of Official Languages, Chairman of broadcasting and telecom regulatory agency, CRTC). Nine books, including aid to Third World, corporate communications, Quebec separatism, children's stories, memoir of public life, fiction.

Most recent book (2011): SITTING ON BAYONETS: America's Endless War on Terror and the Paths to Peace - June 2011. A plea for massive aid the girls and women in the developing world as the surest way to weaken extremism and to build civilized, democratic societies.

Enthusiastic but incompetent pianist (classical, standard pop). Inspired by children, grandchildren and a brilliant cat called Mendès (after 1950s statesman Pierre Mendès-France). Will stay in France for the long haul, which may not be quite as long as before.

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Email: kspicer22@yahoo.ca