Goose Lane events August
By Eric Hill • Aug 9th, 2010 • Category: Feature Post, Goose Lane AuthorsAugust 2010
August 14, 2010: Book Signing
Headliner(s): Nicholas Guitard
Featured title(s): Waterfalls of New Brunswick
2:00 pm at Chapters Regent Mall, Fredericton, NB
Nicholas Guitard is fast becoming the expert on where to find the most gorgeous scenery in New Brunswick. Waterfalls of New Brunswick: A Guide is fast becoming an invaluable resource for hikers, tourists, and those seeking out new places for scenic day hikes. His CBC Radio appearances about various waterfalls and their allure have only added to his popularity. Come out to meet Nicholas and get yourself a personally signed copy of what is sure to become a well-used and well-loved guide for the nature-lovers in your family.
August 14, 2010: Reading
Headliner(s): George Elliott Clarke
Featured title(s): I & I
7:30 pm at 2010 Shelburne Writers’ Festival, Osprey Arts Centre, Shelburne, NS
Join George Elliot Clarke at the 2010 Shelburne Writers’ Festival as he reads from a selection of his works, including I & I, alongside fellow author Beth Powning (The Sea Captain’s Wife). Accompanying them for the evening will be the gospel music stylings of Pat Watson.
August 14, 2010: Reading/Signing
Headliner(s): Johanna Bertin
Featured title(s): Don Messer
11:00 am at Harvey Elementary Gymnasium, Harvey, NB
On Saturday August 14, 2010, Harvey Station, NB, celebrates Don Messer and the tradition of fiddling. There will be a full day of fiddling, square dance lessons, tours of the Don Messer Homestead, a Fiddle Jam, and the Don Messer Barn Dance. Come and get your signed copy of Don Messer: The Man Behind the Music, by Johanna Bertin, and take part in Harvey Community Days, a true community country fair. For more information and a schedule: http://www.village.harvey-station.nb.ca/Upcoming_Events.html
August 15, 2010: Book Festival
Headliner(s): Joan Thomas
Featured title(s): Reading by Lightning
9:00 am at Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts, Sechelt, BC
Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens.
Joan Thomas, author of Reading by Lightning, will be discussing her past novel and her current release Curiosity for an appreciative audience.
August 21, 2010: Book Signing
Headliner(s): Nicholas Guitard
Featured title(s): Waterfalls of New Brunswick
2:00 pm at Chapters, Moncton, NB
Nicholas Guitard is fast becoming the expert on where to find the most gorgeous scenery in New Brunswick. Waterfalls of New Brunswick: A Guide is fast becoming an invaluable resource for hikers, tourists, and those seeking out new places for scenic day hikes. His CBC Radio appearances about various waterfalls and their allure have only added to his popularity.
Come out to meet Nicholas and get yourself a personally signed copy of what is sure to become a well-used and well-loved guide for the nature-lovers in your family.
Eric Hill is the editor of branta.
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