The Chief Factor’s Daughter is on the reading list of a History seminar at Simon Fraser University. http://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/history/Course%20Outlines/2012/fall%202012/Hist%20436b%20FALL%202012.pdf I am looking forward to meeting the instructor and class in November!
At The Mike, Cadboro Bay Books, October 16th
I will be exploring the world of fiction with authors Marlyn Horsdal and Mel Dagg, on Tuesday, October 16th, 7 pm at 3840B Cadboro Bay Road.
Book Club Meeting, at Point Ellice House, September 26th
Delighted to be discussing The Chief Factor’s Daughter, and its connections to Point Ellice House, at this national heritage site.
Dancing in the Aisles at Munro’s, Saturday, September 22, 3-4 pm.
To help celebrate the launch of David Gurr’s new novel, The Charlatan Variations, I will be dancing tango with David at historic Munro’s Books! http://munrobooks.com:80/events/
“Summer Afternoon — 1862” Centennial Square, August 26, 2012.
Speaking at 2 pm about dancing in 1862, as depicted in The Chief Factor’s Daughter, followed by some easy dances of the era for everyone to join in. This Community Arts Council event celebrates the City of Victoria’s 150th anniversary.
March 15, 2012 Book Club appearance
Point Ellice House, August 21st 2011, Victoria BC
Sunday, August 21st, 1:00 PM Point Ellice Historic House and Gardens, Victoria BC 150 year anniversary event Discussion of Pt. Ellice’s early years
Fort Nisqually, May 21st 2011, Tacoma, WA
Saturday, May 21st, 3:00 PM Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma, WA Queen Victoria’s Birthday event Discussion of ongoing book research
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