Well, after a frantic week trying to get the details of the launch of And the Angels Sang finalized, the dust has settled, the sun is figuratively shining, and huge thanks must go to the tireless and remarkably patient corporate team at Chapters. There has been a huge learning curve for me, one that is still ongoing. But what is life without this sort of experience? Pretty gawd-awful dull I’d say. Anyway, all systems are…
Okay, so you’re going to wonder what tea has to do with my blog. Well, some of you enjoy a good cuppa when you curl up with a book, hopefully one of my books. So why not curl up with a really good cuppa? My cousin, Deb Rupcic, has a fabulous array of teas and tea paraphernalia available through her website. She also has a series of Christmas shows where you can meet her delightful…
While I’ll admit to greatly admiring Pierre Elliott Trudeau, I did try to read his Memoirs with an unbaised view. What I found was a man who attempted to view his world without bias, to plot a course of justice, equality and dynamism that has, in fact, shaped the very foundation of what it means to be Canadian. His memoire is written in a very casual, conversational tone. You can almost hear him speaking. As…
Figuratively speaking, that is, I’m bashing down the walls. If anyone ever thinks the life of a writer is one of ease, of single malt and rambling walks and cheques that arrive in the mail, they’re delusional. I’ve just spent the morning bashing on Chapters’ doors. Why? It’s one thing for them to carry my books in their online catalogue. Getting my books into that catalogue usually involves about two weeks of constant emails to…
I’ve just finished setting the launch of And the Angels Sang with Hailey Cornelius at Coles, Orangeville Mall, Orangeville, Ontario, for Saturday, October 18, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. I’ll also be signing copies of my newly re-issued historical novel, Shadow Song. More good news today: Chapters has now listed And the Angels Sang in their online catalogue, so if you’re unable to attend the launch, you can order the anthology online and take advantage of…