Author Beth Rowles Scott Photo By Michael Moster

Pinch Me, A Long Walk From the Prairies is getting a lot of attention and Beth Rowles Scott is very busy organizing her tour of the prairies. Check back for more information later in the summer!

One of the stops that has been confirmed is:

McNally-Robinson Book Store in Saskatoon for Wednesday, September 8th  7:30 pm.

Buy this exciting book direct from the publisher with the link below or order from a bookstore near you. For more information about the author, please visit the Beth Rowles Scott page.

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Additional author appearances include a presentation at the Thompson Public Library on June 23rd, after Irene  Butler appeared on the CBC Radio Winnipeg’s morning program on June 21st.

Signings at Chapters Polo Park in Winnipeg on Monday June 28th from 4-7 p.m. and Indigo on Kenaston on Tuesday, June 29th from 7-9 p.m., a presentation at the Thunder Bay Public Library on Monday July 5th and a reading at Aqua Books in Winnipeg on July 7th at 7.p.m.

Buy this exciting book direct from the publisher by clicking here or order from a bookstore near you. For more information about the author, please visit the Irene Butler page.

The author will be touring the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast of North America in the fall of 2010. Check back for more details.

As they immersed themselves in cultures across four continents, their experiences were wondrous,  hair-raising and sometimes humorous.

Irene was already a seasoned travel writer, so she decided to write a book to assist others in their travel plans and to provide armchair travelers with the an insider view of their experiences. Their personal challenge was to travel for the same cost as staying at home, yet adhering to their older travellers’ motto “we are not here to suffer”. Her book is full of tips and the lessons they learned, including the most valuable lesson of all, “expect the unexpected”. The result is Trekking the Globe With Mostly Gentle Footsteps, Twelve Countries in Twelve Months ready to be published in June 2010.

A pre-publication review is already on-line at HikeBikeTravel and an excerpt is posted below. he entire article may be downloaded by clicking on the link HikeBike_review-05-10

I love Irene’s explanations of the heritage of some common sayings. Learn what ‘saving face’ means in the Chinese culture. Find out how the Black Hole of Calcutta got its name. Look for information on Indian customs concerning cremations. Have you heard of India’s third sex – the hijra? Italy’s Vestal Virgins are explained as are the musical and artistic genius of many European artists. These factual tidbits were a delight.

– Leigh McAdam, hikebiketravel.com

Buy this exciting book direct from the publisher by clicking here or order from a bookstore near you. For more information about the author, please visit the Irene Butler page.

Author Beth Rowles Scott Photo By Michael Moster

Beth Rowles Scott is getting a lot of attention in the Pacific Northwest as she has granted interviews with radio station KKNW in Seattle Monday, March first and  King 5 television  in Seattle on Friday, March 5th.

She is also making a personal appearance at  Third Place Books on the same Friday evening.

Pinch Me : A Long Walk From the Prairies by Beth Rowles Scott

Start: 6:30 pm

End: 7:30 pm

Beth Rowles Scott’s memoir follows her from the Canadian prairie to BC, her marriage at 63, and the evolution of her NGO, the African Canadian Continuing Education Society.

— Third Place Books — Call 206-366-3333

Location:  Lake Forest Park
17171 Bothell Way NE,  Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

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To learn more about Beth visit her author page, to find out more about the book click here.

With insight from his practice, especially as a couple’s counselor, David offers well-earned advice to others living with, loving and losing strong women. He reflects on the experiences of his grandmother, mother and early teachers; of his third-grade sweetheart; of his first wife, Betsy, and their daughter, Mindy; of school friends and professional colleagues; of elderly aunts; and finally of Clair, his wife since 1997 and a psychologist herself. Woven between his memories and anecdotes is a discerning narrative about strong women in general and how to appreciate, enjoy and benefit from their special gifts.

David Kirkpatrick will be appearing at:

• • The Arts Center in Sechelt on Saturday, January 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Bloomsbury Books in Ashland on Thursday, January 28th at 7 p.m.
  • Grass Roots Books +Music in Corvalis on February 1st at 7 p.m.
  • Teaparty Books in Salem on Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30 p.m.

This book tour follows a CBC radio interview and a well attended book launch for In Praise of Strong Women.

Author Beth Rowles Scott Photo By Michael Moster

GIPL Author, Beth Rowles Scott has been receiving a lot of attention because of her book, “Pinch Me, A Long Walk from the Prairies”. The Afro News has written a glowing review that can be read here. A quote from the article is re-printed below.

Beth’s desire “to give hope, to give a chance to others” came from her own early life lessons. This new project which began on a kitchen table in 1993, called on Beth to apply all her best experiences of administration. Her belief in how important it is to encourage leadership, enhance education and strengthen community now led her from being a retired academic to a latter day activist in a far and foreign land. Looking forward to Kenya, Beth and George’s vision became the working motto for ACCES – “Kenyans Helping Kenyans”. – quote from the Afro News, Deidré Heim.

Foreword Magazine mentioned the book, calling it a “charming memoir”and BC Bookworld listed it under their Indie Books category.

The book follows Beth’s life from her childhood in Saskatchewan to her dedication to creating schools in Kenya in her senior years.

More information about the on-going work of creating and supporting schools in Kenya can be found by visiting the ACCESKENYA website or by e-mailing info@acceskenya.org. Net proceeds form the sale of the book are donated to ACES.

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Meet Author Beth Rowles Scott

Event at VPL to introduce her new book,

Pinch Me: A Long Walk From the Prairies

WHEN: Tuesday, October 20th | 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Level 3 Vancouver Public Library Central Branch 350 Georgia.

Beth Rowles Scott invites you to walk with her as she tells about her prairie childhood, her challenging career and her fulfilling Senior Years.

At 63 she married the love of her life George Scott. They became co-founders of the African Canadian Continuing Education Society (ACCES) that seeks to alleviate poverty in Kenya through education.

You will be entertained by Beth’s passion and wit and entranced with her discovery of a formula for happiness.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 20th | 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Level 3 Vancouver Public Library Central

Branch 350 Georgia.

Net proceeds from the sale of Pinch Me will be donated to ACCES (www.acceskenya.org)

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photo: Dee Lippingwell

Roy Osing, author of “BE DiFFERENT or be dead, Your Business Survival Guide”, is busy with a promotional tour in Toronto. He was interviewed on CFRB Radio, one of Toronto’s most popular stations and you can listen to the interview on the air.

The Canada AM interview has been rescheduled to June 15th and the interview will probably air on the 16th.  Roy will be interviewed in Vancouver and has many more events coming up that are listed on his website.

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Granville Island Publishing is excited to announce the release of a new book featuring business advice from Roy Osing. Roy’s book has already been read by many business leaders and their comments can be viewed by clicking on the following link Be DiFFERENT_critical_praise. Seminars, where Roy will personally appear to introduce everyone to the concepts detailed in the book, are listed below.

For more information about the book click here.

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Upcoming Seminars

April 19 – BC Therapeutic Touch Network, Vancouver, BC
April 21 – Vancouver Board of Trade, Vancouver, BC
April 28 – Chamber of Commerce, Richmond, BC
April 29 – Corus Entertainment, Vancouver, BC
April 30 – Chamber of Commerce, Vancouver Kitsilano

May 7 – Book signing, Chapters, North Vancouver, BC 1200 – 200pm
May 7 – Forum for Women Entrepreneurs BC, Vancouver
May 8 – Book signing, Chapters, Robson Street, Vancouver, BC 1200 – 200pm
May 14 – Chamber of Commerce, Whistler, BC
May 26 – Chamber of Commerce, Abbotsford, BC
May 27 – Chamber of Commerce, Langley, BC
May 28 – Book signing, Chapters, Richmond, BC 1200 – 200pm

June 2 – Canadian Marketing Association,Toronto, Ontario
June 9 – Chamber of Commerce, Kamloops, BC
June 11 – Chamber of Commerce, Prince George, BC
June 15 – Terminal City Club, Vancouver, BC
June 23 – Chamber of Commerce, Nanaimo, BC
June 24 – Chamber of Commerce, Victoria, BC

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