Pleased to speak to The BC Review about my research and writing of BC history. On the site of the Tolmie fur-trade estate, Editor Trevor Marc Hughes asked engaging questions. Thankful to share my inspiration for bringing the past alive, including my current muse. Victoria author Vanessa Winn tells The British Columbia Review about how …
Point Ellice House blog
Point Ellice House: an inspiration for Trappings. Despite the serenity of this beautiful Victorian home, life for its first owners was far from peaceful. To learn more about their story, have a look at this guest blog. Even better, visit this National Heritage Site, a tucked-away gem of the 19th century, and imagine their lives …
Women’s History Month
October is Women’s History Month. Who are the women behind the records in the BC Archives? I’m pleased to be discussing some stories of strong, resilient women, who walked these streets long before they were paved. Sunday, October 29th, 1 pm. With archivist Genevieve Weber and genealogist Diane Rogers. https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/105512/womens-history-month-talk-women-bc-archives
UVic Library Acquisition
While The Chief Factor’s Daughter has been available at libraries across the continent (and in Zurich!) since its release, it has recently been acquired by the University of Victoria’s McPherson Library. http://voyager.library.uvic.ca/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=3739211
Guest blog: Margaret Work’s politician granddaughter
While researching and writing a guest blog about Margaret Work’s granddaughter, a U.S. Congresswoman, I was thrilled to learn that this distinguished politician and early feminist credited Margaret with inspiring her career! It seems my novel’s heroine became an outspoken suffragist later in life. Dancing With the Octopus is a multi-media project that builds awareness …
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The Chief Factor’s Daughter added to the HBC Heritage bibliography
Listing on the Hudson’s Bay Company heritage website, Learning Centre bibliography. Review coming soon! http://www.hbcheritage.ca/hbcheritage/learning/bibliography/