Timothy Forner

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Writes stuff. Cannot pass a dog without wanting to pet it. MG series *Montgomery Schnauzer P.I.* out now! Official site --> https://MontgomerySchnauzer.com Books! --> https://books2read.com/u/mvM0Zz More books! --> https://books2read.com/u/4XO98N

Gray schnauzer dog with a big bushy beard, standing on a chair at a table inside this awesome dog-friendly pub we found.
Banner that reads: Hooked on Books: What Kinds of Stories Turn Kids into Lifelong Readers? Panel discussion. June 25, 12:00 pm EDT (9:00 am PDT). Participants: Jessica Vitalis, Mahtab Narsimhan, Timothy Forner. Hosted by N.P. Thompson.
This reporter photographed famous detective Montgomery Schnauzer P.I (a gray dog with a bushy beard wearing a Sherlock Holmes coat) posing in front of a larger-than-life banner of himself in a Chapters bookstore. Is he investigating a crime? Or is he simply there to catch up on his mystery reading?
Handsome gray Mini Schnauzer with a fresh haircut (complete with trim beard and eyebrows) on the deck of a ship on the Pacific Ocean - mountains in tbe background. Bon voyage!
Dog detective, Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. sits in a wooden chair in a bookstore, shelves of books in the background. In the foreground are his two published books: Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and the Case of the Stealthy Cat Burglar, and its sequel, Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and the Callous Car Thieves. The caption on the post reads: "Book Tour Stop: Chapters Nanaimo! Noon to five p.m., Saturday, June 20th, 2026, Chapters Woodgrove Centre, 6670 Mary Ellen Drive."
A black square image with contrasting red text and an image of a open book, taken end-on, with the pages splayed open so it looks as though someone is flipping through them. Red maple leaf images are arranged to look like they are spilling out of the book. Text in the top left corner reads: “Something BIG is happening! FictionFest.ca”
Small gray schnauzer dog poses in front of a goal and a black & white soccer ball.
Image of my profile header, which is a water-color style illustration of the title character of my #kidlit books. Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. wears a Sherlock Holmes coat. He has his bearded face angled down, sniffing at paw-print tracks.
Nerdy author in spectacles kneels in front of his author market booth. Next to him is the star of the show: one cool schnauzer dog in a Sherlock Holmes coat.
Gray Schnauzer dog with fuzzy beard, tongue out & wrapped over the nose.
A gray schnauzer dog (flopped over ears, bushy eyebrows, full impressive beard) stands on the bench of a small boat. In the background, sunlight glitters on the waters of False Creek
Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. says, "I'm a vendor!" at the BC Author Book Fair June 6, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC presented by the BC Author Society.
Inside an open carton of books, copies of *Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and the Case of the Stealthy Cat Burglar*. The cover features a bearded dog with a magnifying glass in his mouth and wearing a Sherlock Holmes style coat.
Small gray Schnauzer with big ears, bushy eyebrows, and fluffy beard, standing on a concrete pier with the ocean & city scene in the background.
Close up selfie of a middle-aged nerd in glasses, face partially obscured by the Schnauzer on his lap -- hence this photo is dubbed a "schnaufie"
Montgomery Schnauzer P.I., dog detective, poses in front of a sign that has a picture of a cartoon seagull eating a stolen french fry. The sign reads: "Warning: Seagulls steal snacks by the seashore." #CaseClosed
View from this author's seat at a dog-friendly pub. My first 2 published books are on the table. My notebook is open in front of me, gel pen at my hand and my handwriting on the page. And all of this is partially hidden by the head of the schnauzer dog on my lap! #writinglife #unleashed #dogdetective
Gray schnauzer dog with a floofy beard & wearing a Sherlock Holmes coat stands in an outdoor pop-up bookshop
A ridiculously cute dog poses against a background of large indistinct white letters. She has floppy ears, big brown eyes under bushy eyebrows, and an impressive beard (yes, some girls have beards), and wears a hot pink jacket.
Poster for book event at Bellflower Bookshop: There are two book covers, Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. & the Case of the Stealthy Cat Burglar, and Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. & the Callous Car Thieves. The text of the poster reads: Play a detective game, enjoy some snacks, meet the author - and a yellow arrow pointing at this guy's portrait as a younger man (I really need to update my headshot!) - and meet Monty with an arrow pointing to a schnauzer dog. The dog has a thought bubble showing his inner monologue: "Did someone say snacks?!"
Book 2, Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and the Callous Car Thieves: The cover features two dogs in a hot red convertible rolling downhill. The title character, a Miniature Schnauzer in a Sherlock Holmes cape, has his paws on the wheel and a determined look on his face. He is not driving, in spite of what he may thinks. The ride is terrifying for the other dog, a large Rotweiller, who hugs the back of the passenger seat for dear life. Around the outside, arrows point to the book with short phrases: High Velocity Action. Tough Guard Dog. Danger! Dogs Can't Drive! Stolen Car. Get out of the way!
Book 1, Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and the Case of the Stealthy Cat Burglar: On the front cover is the title character sitting on a grassy hill. The Miniature Schnauzer has floppy ears and a bushy beard. He holds a large magnifying glass in his mouth and wears a hound's tooth tweed cape, like his hero Sherlock Holmes. The background behind him is a city skyline at dusk. Barely visible in the distance, a lone figure scales up the outside of one of the buildings. Around the outside, arrows point to the book with short phrases: Easy Read! Doggy Noir. Intrigue. Crime. Danger! Ninja Attack Cat. Found Family. Dogs.
Covers of the two books (so far!) in the Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. series. There's also a quote from another author: "Delightful books, fun and imaginative!" says Tom Ryan, bestselling author of Following Atticus and Will's Red Coat.
Photo of this BC author with his books inside the world's smallest and cutest bookshop, room for 3 shoppers if you don't mind shuffling around each other (it's cozy!). Colourful children's book line the shelves behind me. The tops of the shelves (barely above my head) are lined with festive holly.
Back view of a gray schnauzer dog surveying a bay from the dock; across the water there are skyscrapers, intrigue, and crimes to solve...
Dog Detective out & about for Halloween: a small gray #Schnauzer dog with an impressive beard, wearing a Sherlock Holmes coat, posing next to a pumpkin carved like a cat face
Middle-aged dork in a Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. T-shirt holds an adorable schnauzer dog in a Sherlock Holmes coat at a table stacked with books and official character stuffies -- all inside a big-bix bookstore
Book Signing Event! Chapters Nanaimo Saturday October 18, 2025 Noon to 5:00 PM Meet the author! ... and Monty! Play a detective game! Get free stuff! Chapters - Woodgrove Centre - 6670 Mary Ellen Drive @ChaptersNanaimo @IndigoKids @MontgomerySchnauzer @TimothyForner
Nerdy looking guy in a dog-themed T-shirt poses in front of a table full of Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. books and knit amigurumi #schnauzer stuffies
Gray schnauzer dog facing the camera, mouth open & tongue out; looks like she's smiling. Background is a grassy park in a city on the water. The sky is bright blue and not a cloud in sight.
A table draped in blue tablecloth and loaded with Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. books. The author kneels in front, flanked by 4 miniature schnauzer dogs
"Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance" - Theodore Roosevelt
Book Launch Party poster: The book cover reads, "Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. & the Callous Car Thieves," and the illustration features 2 dogs in a runaway red convertible (art by Alina M.) The text on the poster says: BOOK LAUNCH EVENT Sunday August 24, 2025 Noon - 5:00 p.m. - at - Bosley's Yaletown 1087 Marinaside Crescent Vancouver
Looking at a gray schnauzer from behind, standing on a dock, watching a flat-deck pontoon boat come in. The boat has a green roof. The railing around it is rainbow coloured with big friendly letters spelling, aquabus.
Fuzzy gray schnauzer dog in Investigation Mode: walking with nose to the ground, on a dirt path next to a green hedge.
Happy Fri-yay, y'all! Montgomery Schnauzer, here. I'm the dog with the fuzzy gray beard, big attentive ears, and stare-into-your-soul eyes. It's been a ruff week, so I'm kickin' back and playin' poker -- as you can see by the 9 cards fanned out in front of my face. You wanna play? Bet big? I'll be happy to take your kibble!
Gray schnauzer dog in a bright orange coat, standing on a seawall promenade, with the ocean inlet behind them and city towers in the distance -- all under a bright blue cloudless sky
A gray Schnauzer dog with a full fuzzy beard & wearing powder blue Xmas pajamas stands in front of a Christmas tree. They stare to the right, daring Santa Claus to come down their chimney . . .
A gray schnauzer faces into the wind, ears flying to the side. She sticks out her tongue in a little blep
Extreme close-up of a schnauzer sticking her nose in the camera. The image is mostly gray beard. But you can see a part of her eye, left ear, and the ridiculous blue raincoat she's wearing. In the background is an out-of-focus tree.
BC Place Stadium at dusk, lights glowing orange; trees and a building (hotel) in the foreground. Photo taken from a boat on the waters of False Creek
The cover of Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. and The Case of the Stealthy Cat Burglar by Timothy Forner. It features a shaggy dog in a Sherlock Holmes coat against a city background at twilight.
A gray Schnauzer dog wears a black coat with 8 dangling legs off the sides. The hood on the coat has wide eyes stitched on and 2 white fangs. The dog stares at the camera intently, as if to say, "Are you going to give me that cookie or what?"
Gray dog with a nicely brushed beard, posing on the sidewalk next to a fringe of grass.
[Sign 1] We believe: Black lives matter. Love is love. Feminism is for everyone. No human being is illegal. Science is real. Be kind to all. [Sign 2] Love your neighbor, who doesn't: look like you, think like you, love like you, speak like you, pray like you, vote like you. Love your neighbor. No exceptions.
A black & white image of a centipede-type creature, crawling up a dungeon wall. The head features bulging black eyes and flailing tentacles around the mouth. We can see 8 body segments, each with a pair of legs. The rest of the monster is hidden in darkness. Image from the 1st Edition Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual (circa 1977)
Gray schnauzer against a background of a painting and a wood-framed china cabinet. Her ears hang to the side, and she has a full bushy beard. She is staring intently into your very soul.