Category Archives: Aviation

The War Birds hit Red Deer

War Birds: Western Women Talk About Their WWII-Era Aviation Books and the Stories that Inspired Them Anne Gafiuk, Elinor Florence, and I will each read and speak, then take questions from the audience before signing books and speaking with students, faculty and staff, and community members one-on-one. This event will appeal to people from across a varietyContinue reading “The War Birds hit Red Deer”

Support charity and get signed copy of Polar Winds – with free For the Love of Flying ebook!

The Canadian Aviation Historical Society will receive all proceeds from the sale of Polar Winds copies bought through the CAHS website; this will help the society carry on its important work preserving Canada’s aviation history. You will also receive a free e-copy (PDF) of For the Love of Flying: The Story of Laurentian Air ServicesContinue reading “Support charity and get signed copy of Polar Winds – with free For the Love of Flying ebook!”

Ottawa Book Launch Announcement

Northern Lights: Two New Books Explore Canada’s Aviation Pioneers Come celebrate with me and Crystal Sissons (Queen of the Hurricanes: The Fearless Elsie MacGill) at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum (11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, ON) on November 1, 2014 beginning at 6pm. We will start things off with an engaging, illustrated talk  followed by a Q&A,Continue reading “Ottawa Book Launch Announcement”

LitFest, and STARFest, and Words in the Park – Oh My!

This is going to be a wonderful and busy month of literary festivities around the Edmonton area, and I’m really excited to be making my debut at LitFest! First off, I’ll be launching Polar Winds together with Ted Barris (The Great Escape) at the Alberta Aviation Museum on Friday, October 17 beginning at 6pm. WeContinue reading “LitFest, and STARFest, and Words in the Park – Oh My!”

YEG Book Birthday Party @ Audrey’s

Thanks so much to Audrey’s book store in Edmonton for hosting my book birthday bash, and to Over the Top Cakes in St. Albert for providing the fabulous Polar Winds-themed cake. I had no idea what they had in mind, and it was one of the most amazing surprises. Thanks to Jen and her creative team forContinue reading “YEG Book Birthday Party @ Audrey’s”

Book Tour Part 1: Toronto, Yellowknife and Whitehorse

September 25: Book party at The Pilot pub from 5-7pm (Toronto)   September 28: Launch event at Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Café  (Yellowknife)     September 30: Signing at Mac’s Fireweed Books  and launch party at Yukon Transportation Museum 6-9pm (Whitehorse)      

Northern Lights Awards Gala in Vaughan, ON

It was a magical evening yesterday as 250 women in aviation and their supporters gathered at the Toscana Conference Centre in Vaughan to celebrate together. I was so honoured to be among the award winners (rising star category) alongside such pioneers as astronaut Roberta Bondar. Even those who claimed not to be actual pioneers wereContinue reading “Northern Lights Awards Gala in Vaughan, ON”