The main news this year was the arrival of Andre Barrett Pagnutti on April 17. We named him for my paternal grandfather, André Chenail, and my maternal grandmother, Shirley Barrett, and tried to encompass his French-Canadian, British, and Italian heritage. We’re also embracing his aviation connections as you can see in this photo! FromContinue reading “2012 Holiday Newsletter”
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Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way”
Barry Crawford (at left in photo), sent me the following write-up about Bruce Cox. At 88, Bruce is active in the community, works out at the gym three hours a week and is still “airborne all the way.” Here is his story in Barry’s words: “On July 2, 2012 I was taking in ourContinue reading “Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way””
Poems to be Published in 40 Below
Just received some very exciting news! Two of my poems will be published in a collection next year about winter in Edmonton. 40 Below, as the anthology project is called, gathers together poetry, stories and creative nonfiction – and they’re accepting submissions until December 31st (so get submitting)! The Weather Network posted one of the poems onContinue reading “Poems to be Published in 40 Below”
Veterans Voices of Canada Releases Film about North Novies
Veterans Voices of Canada is a non profit organization that documents Veterans and their experiences through video. These interviews are then donated to schools, museums and libraries across Canada. So far, they have documented over 600 Veterans and that number continues to rise as Veterans (or their family members) contact them. The video/docu-story founder Alan CameronContinue reading “Veterans Voices of Canada Releases Film about North Novies”
December 1st Launch: Wings Over High River
90-year-old Gordon Jones still flies his Tiger Moth from when he was a British Commonwealth Training Plan flight instructor during WWII in High River, Alberta. Meet the man and read his remarkable story as written by Anne Gafiuk at an upcoming launch. Where: Museum of the Highwood. 406 First Street SW in High River, AlbertaContinue reading “December 1st Launch: Wings Over High River”
My favourite resources on writing, publishing and promotion
I don’t know if it’s the season, but I have recently been inundated with questions about where to go for information on writing, publishing and promotion. Since I was jotting down my favourite publications to share with these friends and colleagues, I thought I’d post them here for all of you as well! Please feel freeContinue reading “My favourite resources on writing, publishing and promotion”
Yukon Wings Set to Take Flight
My publisher, Frontenac House, is releasing an aviation title this month you’ll want to take note of: Yukon Wings by Bob Cameron. You’re also cordially invited to attend these upcoming launch events in Alberta: AeroSpace Museum of Calgary (4629 McCall Way NE) on Saturday, November 24th 1-3pm. Music, dancing, light refreshments and book signing amidContinue reading “Yukon Wings Set to Take Flight”
Named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40
I am incredibly honoured to be included in Avenue Edmonton Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2012! This past Thursday, they hosted an event at MKT on Whyte Avenue to launch the issue. Standing in line waiting for my name to be called, I got chatting with the women on either side of me alphabetically. IContinue reading “Named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40”
Book on Spartan Air Services in the Works
Author Robert Stitt has written several articles about aircraft operated by Spartan Air Services and has recently had a book published on the history of the Boeing Fortress with RAF Coastal Command. Robert is now working on a book describing all of Spartan’s aircraft and operations in detail and is keen to make contact with former Spartan employees orContinue reading “Book on Spartan Air Services in the Works”
Jim Bruce releases Aviation Art
Jim Bruce is widely known for his award-winning aviation art. This full-colour book traces his lengthy career creating these masterpieces of military, civil, general and bush aviation, and would be an excellent addition to any collection. Book details and ordering info: J.B. Graphics Inc. has published a softcover book (laminated covers, perfect binding) AVIATION ARTContinue reading “Jim Bruce releases Aviation Art”