I’m excited to be returning to Fort Nisqually, to participate in their ‘Brigade Encampment’ — an 1855 re-enactment of the annual journey to bring in the furs from the region! I will be joining Steve Anderson, author of Angus McDonald of the Great Divide, in a book signing at 2:30 pm, Saturday. http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/fort-nisqually-living-history-museum
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The Chief Factor’s Daughter reviewed by the Jane Austen Society, Vancouver
A member of The Jane Austen Society, Vancouver Region, reviewed The Chief Factor’s Daughter at their June meeting. The book was also suggested reading by The Puget Sound Chapter of JASNA. http://www.jasnavancouver.ca/news-notes/ http://www.austenps.com/newsletters/JASNA-Puget-Sound-June-13-Newsletter.pdf
Technique Class at Tango Vita, Saturday, July 13th
I’m looking forward to teaching a tango technique class, focusing on contra-body rotation and footwork, this Saturday, 8 pm, at Tango Vita’s Upstairs Studio, 1303 Broad St. I’ll also be the DJ at the milonga following, 9 pm.
The Victoria Lawn Bowling Club reads The Chief Factor’s Daughter
The Victoria Lawn Bowling “Book Club With a Difference” chose The Chief Factor’s Daughter for its winter activity. Photo posted of the author and some of the members at their October meeting in historic Beacon Hill Park. http://www.victorialbc.com/photos.html
Tango Workshop in Crofton, Sunday, June 2nd
Looking forward to teaching another workshop in Crofton, on Technique and Fitting Embellishments to the Music. 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Sunday. Followed by the “Meet in the Middle” Milonga at 6 pm. http://dancenanaimo.com/dancenanaimo2/
Book Club Meeting at Point Ellice House, April 25th
Meeting with the Saanich Newcomers’ Club at this National Heritage Site, to discuss the eventful early history of Point Ellice House and its connections to the Work family portrayed in The Chief Factor’s Daughter. This is an ongoing opportunity for Book Clubs; scheduling is flexible. For further details, please use the Contact Form above or …
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Discussion of Work family at SFU, February 18th
Pleased to speak to a Social History class at Simon Fraser University, about the fur-trade family of Chief Factor John Work and Josette Lagacé.
Review by British blogger
A “thoroughly enjoyable and interesting read… ” http://penandpencilgirls.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/what-to-read-when-youre-not-reading-pride-and-prejudice/
Book Club meeting at Point Ellice House, January 16th
Meeting with the Victoria Women’s Newcomers group, to discuss the early history of the House and its connections to The Chief Factor’s Daughter. From the Activities Report of the VWNC’s February newsletter: On January 16th several VWNC members took part in a very interesting tour of Point Ellice House followed by tea with Vanessa Winn, …
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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/