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”
Category Archives: Writing & Publishing
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”
Polar Winds Videos Now Live!
LitFest produced three great little videos about the making of Polar Winds and some of the people and planes featured in the book. Hope you enjoy the photos and stories! To view on YouTube, please click here. And of course, don’t forget to visit the LitFest site for schedules, authors, and ticket info!
Polar Winds lands in Jasper!
Thanks so much to the lovely people in Jasper for bringing me in to do a writing workshop as part of Culture Days – and for hosting my first Polar Winds book launch! The weather was gorgeous, the space and coffee at the SnowDome Coffee Bar were great, and I enjoyed myself a lot. HopefullyContinue reading “Polar Winds lands in Jasper!”
Advance Praise for Polar Winds
When my colleague Carol Shaben, bestselling author of Into the Abyss, offered to review my book I was a little anxious. As a huge fan of her work, her opinion means a lot. So when the following note hit my inbox I held my breath – then was just blown away by her kind words.Continue reading “Advance Praise for Polar Winds”
Want a free review copy of Polar Winds?
Are you a professional reviewer or reader? My publisher, Dundurn Press, recently posted the electronic advanced reader copy on NetGalley. You can request a copy by clicking here. Hope you enjoy it! And of course, if you’d like to post a review or rating to Goodreads, Amazon, or Chapters-Indigo that would be much appreciated!
Book Tour Part 1: Toronto, Yellowknife, Whitehorse
Polar Winds is set to launch and I’m so excited to hit the road and celebrate with the people who made this book possible (and who want to read it!). I hope you’ll come out and raise a glass with me this fall. The first leg of this self-directed tour brings me to three greatContinue reading “Book Tour Part 1: Toronto, Yellowknife, Whitehorse”
Book Launch and Free Writing Workshop in Jasper, Alberta
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RIP Bern Will Brown
I just received this news in my Dundurn Authors newsletter. I came across Bern Will Brown and his work during my time in the North and my research for Polar Winds the past few years. A fascinating man and life, and I imagine a really interesting book. We are saddened by the loss ofContinue reading “RIP Bern Will Brown”