I’d long wanted to see the film Water, by Canadian film director Deepa Meehta, missed it in theatres, and finally found it on Pay Per View TV last week. I should have run to theatre while it was still playing. This is a stunning film on so many levels. The screenplay is rich, haunting and deftly written. The acting is profoundly good, especially from Sarala Kariyawasam who plays the role of Chuyia, an eight year…
Elephant’s Breath & London Smoke My copy came yesterday and I am still all over it. Henry W. OsierChairman, Costume-Con 28 How to Write a Non-fiction Book in 60 Days I stayed up all night and read your book. I tossed a book I have been working on for months and started from scratch — following your process and using all my previous research. I started writing this morning following the guidelines in your book…
Just confirmed yesterday an engagement at the Bruce County Museum, in combination with their celebration of National Aboriginal Awareness Day, which is a cultural awareness initiative started in 1996 by Governor General Romeo LeBlanc. The focus of National Aboriginal Awareness Day is to recognize the contributions of aboriginal peoples to Canada. Bruce County Museum’s celebration centres around the significant bands of the Ojibway of Saugeen, and Chippewa of Nawash, who will introduce guests to the…
Paul Lima, author of How to Write a Non-fiction Book in 60 Days, will be appearing at Chapters, 2225 Bloor Street, Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, June 20, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Paul will be talking about his book, to be followed by a question and answer period and a book signing. How to Write a Non-fiction Book in 60 Days is available from select bookstores, as well as online from Five Rivers, Chapters, Amazon and…
I’ve just confirmed a reading and book signing at: Indigo Books 1250 Brant Street Burlington, Ontario L7P 1X8 Saturday, April 25, 2009 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Staff will have copies of And the Angels Sang and Shadow Song available. Word on the Street 2009 In addition to the book signing confirmation, I’ve just received a call from the good people at Word on the Street, and Five Rivers is confirmed for a micro-booth in the…