“I enjoyed Polar Winds very much – it brought back a lot of memories of various operations that I knew of, or was involved in, during my 30 years in the Air Force. Most of my career was spent on Search and Rescue, initially with 123 Search and Rescue Flight at Sea Island, B.C. whereContinue reading “Polar Winds Sparks Memories for Pilot Dan Campbell”
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Old YEG Café: Public Panel Discussion on Built Heritage
Heritage Forward! is pleased to announce the first in a series of public events designed to raise awareness of built heritage issues in the city of Edmonton. The first event is a panel discussion highlighting misconceptions surrounding the preservation of built heritage, and will create an open discussion about the ongoing threats and factorsContinue reading “Old YEG Café: Public Panel Discussion on Built Heritage”
Call for Proposals for Aviation History Convention in Hamilton June 2015
The Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) is holding its 2015 convention in Hamilton, Ontario, from 17-21 June, at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. The theme will be “Celebrating Canada’s Aviation Industry” with sessions exploring civilian and military topics. This convention is open to all – university students, aerospace industry professionals, academics, professionals in aviation or heritage industries,Continue reading “Call for Proposals for Aviation History Convention in Hamilton June 2015”
Save the Date – Free Canada’s History Webinar on May 26th!
“Where do History and Community Meet?” May 26th at 7 pm EST If you want to get historic in Edmonton, there is no shortage of options. You can join the active online community through Facebook, Twitter, and the Edmonton City as Museum Project (ECAMP) website; jump on a bus or boat for a YEGContinue reading “Save the Date – Free Canada’s History Webinar on May 26th!”
Book Review: Linda Carlton Air Pilot
One of my friends stumbled upon this book (and two others in the series), and knowing I’m writing a historical novel about a female bush pilot, she lent them to me. I have a feeling my Sally will be a big fan of them! In this book, the first in the Linda Carlton series,Continue reading “Book Review: Linda Carlton Air Pilot”
Book Review: On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan
My friend gave me this book awhile back and while the cover immediately grabbed me, and I’d heard great things about the author, I didn’t pull it off the shelf until last week. I’m glad I did! This was a wonderful, odd little book. It follows a young couple on their wedding day in aContinue reading “Book Review: On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan”
Book Review Countdown #6: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot I had read an excerpt of this book in O magazine a couple of years back and remember being fascinated, but life got in the way of me tracking the book down. Then, in a a book universe twist of fate, I saw a well-worn paperback copyContinue reading “Book Review Countdown #6: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”
Book Review Countdown #5: Bird’s Eye View
Bird’s Eye View by Elinor Florence I met Elinor Florence online through a mutual acquaintance months before her book was released by Dundurn this year – the same publisher that just put out my latest book. We hit it off and ended up doing two ‘War Birds’ events in Red Deer on Remembrance Day weekend, where weContinue reading “Book Review Countdown #5: Bird’s Eye View”
Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!
The holidays are here and I’m feeling extra merry, so I wanted to share a free download of my first book, For the Love of Flying for the next few days! Please click on this link to be taken to the PDF and feel free to share the URL with your friends and family. (PleaseContinue reading “Free holiday download of For the Love of Flying (PDF)!”
Book Review Countdown #4: Ripper
I found this book while perusing the YA section of my local library. The title and cover immediately caught my eye as I’ve been watching Ripper Street lately and am reading (and writing) lots of historical fiction these days. Abbie Sharp is a young woman who has just returned to London after the death ofContinue reading “Book Review Countdown #4: Ripper”