Book signing at Sunnycrest Mall
I will be on hand to sign copies of Vancouver’s Glory Years at Woods Showcase,
2 p.m., Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, BC
Find out more about my memoir No Letter in Your Pocket
I will be on hand to sign copies of Vancouver’s Glory Years at Woods Showcase,
2 p.m., Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, BC
Life’s challenges can sometimes bring fear and doubt. How do you sustain your faith, allowing it to flourish? What symbols or metaphors represent your faith journey: e.g. a mighty rock, flowing river or immovable mountain? What does faith look and feel like for you? Who or what tests or strengthens it? Please note that as…
Most Canadians consider Sir John A. Macdonald, the nation’s first prime minister, as “the Father of Confederation.” But this crusty politician, an ancestor of mine on my mother’s side, might well be called “father of residential schools.” Want to learn how his policies launched aboriginal children into decades of forced assimilation and abuse? Read my opinion piece “Macdonald’s legacy not…
It was a delight to discuss my memoir, the #MeToo Movement, toxic masculinity, forgiveness, and more with Meggie Royer, editor of the feminist publication Persephone’s Daughters. Meggie asked me if I felt comfortable using the term “toxic masculinity” and I said yes. Since then, I’ve learned that it can alienate some men. To me, it…
I’ll be selling my books and staffing a table at Word Vancouver this Sunday, Sept. 28 outside the downtown public library. Come by and chat any time between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Word Vancouver is hosting a variety of readings and other events Sept. 24 to 27 at venues around the city, including Joy…
I’ll be teaching “Writing Short Documentaries” and helping students brainstorm a group documentary project from Feb. 27 to March 2 in Powell River. This is an annual appearance I make as an instructor at Powell River Digital Film School. Every year, the content varies, depending on the wishes of school founder and director Tony Papa….
Control Freak. Little Miss Perfect. Inner Bitch. Some parts of ourselves are hard to love, but have you ever thought that they’re here to help? Find out how through fun writing exercises and a short introduction to the power of the SoulCollage® process. Wheatberries Bakery, 818 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC, 6 – 8 p.m. By…