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Had a lovely time at my Terrace event, held in the public library and sponsored by Misty River Books. I spent much of the discussion rhapsodizing about the northern part of this amazing province. Prior to this trip I had never been north of Kamloops in BC, and — holy crow — I am SOContinue reading “Traipsing Through Terrace…”

Had a great day hanging out by the old Historic Firehall in Jasper, Alberta.     You can see my table there, set up next to the Jasper Artist’s guild, and I got to peek at the work of local artists, including Claude Boocock . Check out her website to see see ‘Girl With AContinue reading “Jasper…!”

Audreys Books Had a great adventure in Edmonton, visiting Audrey’s books and generally soaking up the city. A shout-out to the more Northern branch of the AB-ootlanders, some of whom came out to meet and chat at my event on Thursday night. Lovely to meet you all and talk books for a few hours! IContinue reading “Edmonton!”

It’s been a GREAT trip through Alberta so far. First stop was with the CTV morning show in Calgary, where I was interviewed by the appropriately-named [but unkilted!] Bill Macfarlane. This is a shot of my travelling companion, the Kilt-Wearing Mummy, awaiting his big moment backstage at CTV. The crew at this show were bigContinue reading “FINDING FRASER hits the airwaves in Alberta…”

Sorry. But hey — had SUCH a great time meeting the lovely Samara and other readers at Otter Books in Nelson. I mean — it seriously was the BEST. And anyone who builds a window like this one… …is ACES in my opinion. Samara created a magical atmosphere, [naughty] readings were held, books were soldContinue reading “You Otter Be Reading…”

A loverly time was had at the wonderful Talisman Books & Gallery on Pender Island. Though I was there for FINDING FRASER, of course, I had a big group of kids [local, and from the UK] come to hear a reading. Since it was so hot, I gave them a taste of Darby’s first adventureContinue reading “Tender Pender [Island]”

Powell River is up next, at the marvellous Breakwater Books. Sean and Ruth are eclectic owners — they run the bookstore…and have a farm on the side. But most importantly? Fudge. WHY DOESN’T EVERY BOOKSTORE HAVE FUDGE? It’s crazy.       Had a great time with the Breakwater folks and those who came byContinue reading “FRASER crosses the water”

Campbell River is beautiful. The third largest town on Vancouver Island, built by loggers and fishers, and I caught it on a gorgeous summer day. Since I was early for the signing, I walked around, read the historical plaques dotting the downtown and hung out with this guy for a while.   The event todayContinue reading “Flogging Fraser, Day Two”

I’m hot linking to my phone here, so this is going to be short. How can you tell this is a Canadian book tour? Cause I’m sleeping in a B&B with a canoe over the door…   In Nanaimo, en route to my first gig at Coho Books in Campbell River tomorrow. The Campbell River MirrorContinue reading “Anatomy of a Book Tour: Day One”

The Finding Fraser Tour is kicking it’s shoes off and heading to the north end of Vancouver Island this week, with stops at Coho Books in Campbell River on Friday and [after a quick ferry ride] Breakwater Books in Powell River on Saturday. Then it’s another ferry [or two!] and down to Talisman Books onContinue reading “Vancouver Island, here I come!”