Diary

Made by Serif

October 23, 2008

Flesherton Public Library,

Flesherton, Ontario

I’ll be reading from The Winter Sea at The Harvest Café at the Flesherton Kinplex (next to the arena). The program begins at 7:30 p.m with special music, followed by my reading/talk and a book signing. In honour of the season, apple desserts including pies, cakes and tea, coffee and apple cider will be served. Tickets are $10.00, and the event is sponsored by the Friends of the Flesherton Library, so come help me support their efforts.

Autumn, 2009

Light the Night

As some of you may know, I lost my only sister to lymphoma in September of 2005. Kathryn Anne Berning was more than my big sister - she was my best friend, a wonderful mother, a daughter, a wife, and a rare shining light in a world that so desperately needs lights like hers. Learning how to get along without her isn’t easy, but we’re all taking it one step at a time, and to that end I will be walking in her memory once again next year as part of Light the Night, organized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I welcome you to walk with me, in person or in spirit.

October 25, 2008

County of Brant Public Library,

12 William Street

Paris, Ontario

I’ve been invited to speak to the Paris Friends of the Library, with questions, answers, and refreshments afterwards, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Attendance is free and no registration is required. Books will be available for sale at the event. For more information contact the library directly at (519) 442-2433 or check their web site.

November 8, 2008

Online Forum

www.gailanderson-dargatz.ca

I’ll be one of Gail’s guests on her forum Gail's Kitchen on Saturday, November 8 from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. PST (that’s noon to 2 p.m. for those of us in the east!) Gail, the other guest and I will be discussing how we balance motherhood with writing, so as Gail says, “Bring a cuppa and listen in, or join the chat by clicking on ‘register’ at the top of the forum. To ensure your participation, please register a day or two ahead of time.”

November 13

Wychwood Library

1431 Bathurst Street,

Toronto, Ontario

I’m a guest at the Wychwood Library from 11 a.m. till noon, so bring your lunch and join us. For more details, call the library at (416) 393-7683.

November 15

Blue Heron Books

62 Brock Street West

Uxbridge, Ontario

One of my favourite local bookstores is hosting a special celebration for Independents’ Day - On November 15, 2008 independent booksellers all across the country will celebrate CBA Independents’ Day—a day designed to promote the importance of locally-owned businesses to lively communities, which serves as the official launch date for CBA’s Independents Matter campaign. Join me and other authors at Blue Heron Books for a great day of signings, giveaways, refreshments, local politicians and much, much more! I don’t know my signing time yet, but for details you can call the store directly at (905) 852-4282.

Thanks so much to all those who supported me this year with your donations and encouragement.