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.
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
Overleaf Bookshop, March 5th 2011, Reading, Victoria BC
Saturday, March 5th, 1:30 pm Overleaf Café-Bookshop 1105 Pandora Avenue Book Reading
Oak Bay Library, October 30th 2010 Reading
Saturday, October 30th, 1:00 PM Oak Bay Branch, Victoria Public Library, Victoria, BC Reading and signing Poster PDF
ReLit Awards nomination
The Chief Factor’s Daughter was longlisted for the ReLit Awards. therelitawards.blogspot.com/2010/08/2010-relit-longlist.html
St. John the Divine Anglican Church, July 25th 2010, Reading
Sunday, July 25th ’10, 12 pm, Point Ellice Historic House and Gardens, Victoria, BC 150 year anniversary of St. John the Divine Anglican Church Book reading and signing
Fort Nisqually, June 19th 2010, Tacoma WA
Saturday, June 19th ’10, 12 & 2 pm, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma, WA USA Author presentation and signing www.metroparkstacoma.org Vanessa in period dress for the Fort Nisqually readings
CFUV Radio interview, June 17th 2010, podcast
Thursday, June 17th ’10, 1 – 2 pm CFUV Radio Interview, University of Victoria Podcast Link