PARIS 2011

Les Editions des Plaines is one of my primary publishers. For the past four years, they have invited me to Paris (and to Montreal) for the two largest book fairs in the world. Vicki and Victoria always accompany me on internation tours.

The French and Europeans in general are enamoured by Aboriginal culture. That Western Canadians speak French is shocking to many. They seem to enjoy my accent as well as my books.

We spent four days working in the Salon du Livre and are into our final two days of enjoying Paris. We travel home to reality tomorrow and that reality is not too shabby!

Pictured here are two good friends and my publisher, our wonderful friend Huguette...standing in front of me. Merci tellement Hugutte! XO

PARIS 2011

For the fourth year in a row, Vicki, Victoria and I are headed for the Salon du Livre in Paris. Some tours are for me...this one is for them.

Something I haven't done for too long now is recommend a book...NO... in this case, recommend an author. Richard Wagamese came to me from THE most reliable source - my Kokum in heaven. She led me to his new One Story, One Song and that turned into five of Richard's books that are in my bag en route to Paris. If you've not read Richard yet, are you ever in for a treat. He is everything perfect in a writer - soft, sensitive, nostalgic, loving (Richard loves his wife Deb and his dog Molly in the exactl same way I love my wife and dog)...He is giving and open and expressive and... I can't recall anything quite like him. And as an added bonus, Richard is Ojibway!

Miigwetch Nokum!

Your invitation to a day at McGill

Educators, parents, students...anyone interested in education - welcome!

Jim Poitras in Finland

Jim Poitras, my partner in The Drum Calls Softly, has been featured/honoured at the book fair in Lahti.

Upcoming in Bracebridge

This article from the Bracebridge Weekender sets the scene for a great upcoming event.

Valentine's Day

I have been on the road for over two weeks now and I'll not be home for yet another week. I rarely stay away from home for such extended periods and am trying to schedule more home time. These long tours are not ideal!

I traded a good flute for three tickets to Elton John's Valentine's Day concert in Victoria tonight! ...Tonight Vicki, Ashleigh and Victoria enjoy Sir Elton while I'm here in Thunder Bay with my old friend Persian Man.

Dreamcatcher and the Seven Deceivers

Kristy Cameron, my partner in the Seven Sacred Teachings, has completed the art for the sequel, Dreamcatcher and the Seven Deceivers. We have a lot to do before releasing it but it is going to be worth the work and the wait!