Wednesday, April 29, 2026

April Howells

With a background in magazine publishing, April Howells has built a career in global communications and employer branding.

Raised in southern Ontario, she now resides on the west coast of Canada with her husband and a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog named Chief.

Howells's debut novel is The Unforgettable Mailman.

Recently I asked the author about what she was reading. Her reply:
I’m currently reading The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs and loving it. I enjoy books with older protagonists and the cat-and-mouse approach to this story caught my eye.

I recently finished Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley. I adored How to Age Disgracefully and picked up Clare’s backlist knowing it would be up my alley. I was right. Iona is a fun, tenacious main character others can’t help but gravitate to. She’s the perfect blend of grouchy and inspiring. The multi-POV ensemble cast kept me turning the pages to find out what happened to each of them in the end. Heartwarming and joyful, I recommend this one to anyone looking for unexpected friendships. Or, if you spend your commute imagining things about your fellow passengers.
Visit April Howells's website.

Q&A with April Howells.

My Book, The Movie: The Unforgettable Mailman.

The Page 69 Test: The Unforgettable Mailman.

--Marshal Zeringue