I’m happy to announce that my latest book, The Vanishing Wife, is now available for purchase in all ebook formats and in paperback. Check it out at your favorite store:
Chapters (Kobo) – http://bit.ly/1sp1dLP
Amazon – http://amzn.to/1tzgMpf
Sony (Kobo Books) – http://bit.ly/1wz7U22
Barnes and Noble – http://bit.ly/1yBwCjE
Apple (ITunes) – http://bit.ly/1wt1Clr
Check out the photos from our October 19 Variety Show at http://bit.ly/1s2r4Kx. Together, we raised $2,565, which becomes $$23,085 with federal government matching for a sanitation project in Tanzania. Thanks to everyone who contributed in any way!
We are very happy to announce that $2,500 has been raised for the Sanitation Project in Tanzania through our Variety Show and subsequent donations. With federal government matching, that’s $22,500 for the project. Thank you to everyone for your generosity! Donations can still be made at http://bit.ly/1t0WVyM.
Pictures coming soon!
I’m very pleased to announce that we had a very successful golf tournament to support Wounded Warriors Canada on August 22. The donations are still coming in but we have collected about $2,500 to support the elite service dog program for returning veterans suffering from PTSD. Thank you to all who came out and supported us in various ways.
Next up is our 4th Annual Education for Africa Variety Show. Proceeds go to Plan Canada in support of an international water and sanitation development project for
communities in Tanzania. The federal government is matching funds 8:1!
The Variety Show will be held at Greenfields Pub on October 19, starting at 1:30. Mark it on your calendars and check out the link for further announcements.
Don’t forget to register for the 6th annual Keep on Climbing Golf Tournament in support of Wounded Warriors Canada. More details are available at https://www.keeponclimbing.com/golf-tournament/
Check out Gayle Pace’s review on Book, Reviews, Etc.
Here’s an excerpt:
“The book will have you laughing at times until you are crying.
If you don’t or can’t travel, don’t fret. Pick up the book and travel with Finlay and his group and have the time of your life. It’s almost like being there in person. I loved traveling with Finlay and crew. Hope you do too.
This is perhaps one of the most imaginative reviews I have read:
“Now I have to say that if the author’s imagination roams as widely as found on page 129 then you can decide whether you want to travel with this individual! I’m sitting here wondering whether his travel companions ever had this described to them–before it became part of this book–and whether they’ve traveled together since then! Actually, traveling with somebody is always more fun in my experience. And if you can’t travel, finding a travel memoir by somebody with a great imagination and sense of humor might just be the best way for you to see some of the world… or at least the next best thing to actually being there! Check it out…” – Glenda A. Bixler, Book Reader’s Heaven
Read the whole review at:
I’m very proud and honored to announce that I Guess We Missed The Boat has been awarded the 2013/14 Reader Views Reviewers Choice Literary Award in the Travel Category.
I was recently approached by 11-year old Jeremy Kitagawa at our church and he asked if he could do an interview for a poem he was writing as a school project. Of course, I was flattered and keen to find out what his poem would be like. When he sent me the result, I blushed a little, was very touched by it and amazed at the writing. I think you will see why when you read it.
Thank you, Jeremy. You make me feel good about our future!
Barry Finlay the Famous, known for his knowledge and helping the homeless,
even noted down notes for a novel, while climbing, curving, and conquering crags.
Daring and dangerous deeds they were, climbing Kilimanjaro is a careful career.
Set out sightseeing summits with his son. The genesis was gradual.
After a week they were weak. At 6000 metres, the leviathan named altitude sickness lashed at his head.
The last steps were satisfying. A day in December was when the Daredevil was born. Accountant at first, Adventurer after. Talked to on T.V. Winning wood carver he was. A stupendous scribe for the society!
Hired experts to help the homeless, accomplished amazing actions.
Some singers, a celebrity and a sorcerer helped in the struggle to protest against poverty.
An award from the queen was given gracefully to him. Eventually escaped eminence to Evelyn, his wife.
As a child, a foresight at the family farm foretold he would follow philanthropy as his future.
Mark the Dates – I am very happy to announce the dates for our events this year:
August 22 – Keep on Climbing Golf Tournament at Manderley on the Green, Ottawa. – All proceeds go to Wounded Warriors Canada to help fund elite service dogs that are trained to operate with veterans suffering with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
October 19 – 4th Annual Education for Africa Family Variety Show at Greenfield’s Pub & Eatery – All proceeds go to Plan Canada to help fund a sanitation project in Tanzania, Africa. Proceeds are matched 8:1 by the Canadian federal government.
We hope you will mark them both on the calendar and join us.
More details will be announced soon.