Summer’s almost over September 1, 2010
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It was a busy spring and summer for me. I toured, yes, and then I organized and hosted a fundraiser so that I could attend the Sage Hill Writing Experience to work on my next book. I also happened to sell several books while there!
And now it’s grant application time and I’m hoping to secure some funding to make that second book a reality. We shall see how it goes.
I’m also working towards an eastern Canadian tour for October-November. Here’s hoping that works well.
And, finally, I’m organizing another fundraiser, this time for the Literary Committee of the Cathedral Village Arts Festival. More details to come.
Wow! That was fun! June 21, 2010
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Dear Reader, please accept my apologies for this rather late report on what’s been taking place with This hot place. The “Western Tour” was fantastic, albeit exhausting — and it isn’t quite over yet! I’ve been busy resting in addition to organizing more readings. And selling books! I’m so grateful for all those who have purchased copies of This hot place. Talk about validation!
Last week was my “Alberta Addendum” which saw me in Big River SK and Cold Lake AB. Next weekend I’ll be in Assiniboia SK (details), presuming the highways are not washed out or flooded. Fortunately, everywhere I’ve been has dealt me decent weather. (Well, yes there was that snow in Edmonton a while back, but hey, I’m a prairie girl. The prairies sometimes get snow in May and besides, it was the day *after* my reading.)
And here’s some great news! This hot place has received two good reviews. Thanks to Andrea Ledding for her review for the Sask Publishers Group. Please let me know if you see it in any of the rural weeklies in SK. Thanks also to Bill Robertson for his review of my book in this past weekend’s Saskatoon Star Phoenix. His comparison and contrast of my work to Glenn Sorestad’s is much appreciated!
Til next time, Dear Reader, stay dry!
I’m working up a summer schedule that will see me read at the hall in Lumsden Beach at some point. And a Regina Beach reading might also happen.
Three provinces in one week? May 4, 2010
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What was I thinking? Winnipeg on April 27, Saskatoon on May 2 and Edmonton the next day — I’m exhausted! But it’s a good kind of exhaustion. Every where I go people come to hear my poetry and buy my book! How sweet is that?
The Winnipeg crowd was very receptive! Cousins from my family and my spouse’s were there. Representatives of the Earth Charter Singers, a sister group to my Regina singing group were there, as were some writers and activists and some complete strangers! I sold so many books there it put This hot place on the bestseller list for the week of April 25!
Saskatoon was fantastic, too! Lydia’s Pub was packed, thanks to the fantastic scene Taylor Leedahl has created for Tonight It’s Poetry. And again, cousins from both sides of the family, singers, writers, activists and complete strangers bought my book! I look forward to seeing Saskatonians again in the fall.
Last night was Edmonton. The weather was not good but I was happy with the turnout. Again, cousins appeared, as did friends, poets and activists. I’m so very pleased with the support my varioius communities are providing. And it’s so nice to see folks I haven’t seen for years! The icing on the cake? They buy my book!
Fortunately, I can rest a while before Calgary on May 6! And there’s not much else to do here in Edmonton today. There’s about 6 inches of snow on the ground and I did not pack winter gear! So, I’m lazing about (slept til noon) at my friend’s house, catching up on email, enjoying the quiet. Tomorrow I’ll move along to Calgary to visit family and friends and other writers. I’m really loving this!
Tour dates update March 30, 2010
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Everything seems to be aligning quite nicely for a western Canadian tour of This hot place. You can check the tour dates page for more details. Here’s the basic rundown to date:
April 8 Regina SK
April 10 Earl Grey SK
April 21 Prince Albert SK
April 22 North Battleford SK
April 27 Winnipeg MB
May 2 Saskatoon SK
May 3 Edmonton AB
May 5 Gabriola BC
May 6 Calgary AB
May 11 Vancouver BC
Yes, I’ll be tired by the time I get back home, but I know it will have been a lovely time seeing friends and family and meeting new folks. I’m very much looking forward to this.
Please feel free to contact me @ thishotplace at sasktel dot net for additional information or to arrange for me to visit your town.
