Author: Jeff Blackmore

Pnina’s retirement sale

Yes, one of our Authors, Pnina Granirer, is retiring at the age of 89 years old. Many of you know about Artist’s in Our Midst, that wonderful weekend in the spring when we can visit the homes and studios of Vancouver’s artists and craftspeople. The co-founder of it (and one of my authors), Pnina Granirer sent the following invite to her wide circle of friends and admirers.  Laurie Molday and Marg Lawrence exercised...

Susan Hyatt in the Province Newsletter (Mother’s Day article)

The Home Front: Create a calm, beautiful tablescape this Mother's Day Susan Hyatt, author of Best Dressed Tables, sets the scene for an elegant Mother's Day gathering Susan Hyatt of Tabletops by Susan is known for her tablescapes, whether for weddings or Mother’s Day celebrations. She is the author of Best Dressed Tables, published in 2019 and sold through Amazon and other retailers (see a list on her website where...

Linda Dayan Frimer @ Kelowna Golf & Country Club

The OJCA has the privilege of inviting Canadian artist, Linda Dayan Frimer to come join us for lunch at the Kelowna Golf and Country Club on May 7th, 2023 at 11:15 am. A renowned artist and author of the Award Winning book “Luminous” – an artist’s story as a guide to radical creativity. In a world divided, creativity unites. “Luminous”, lights the way to our creative core through an intimate...

Linda Dayan Frimer @ Nelson Museum

Linda Dayan Frimer will be at the Nelson Museum on Tuesday, May 9 from 7-9 p.m. for an artist talk and to sign copies of Luminous, which will be available for purchase at the event. Luminous is open to the public and admission is free. For more information about events and programs at the Nelson Museum, please visit nelsonmuseum.ca

Jim Kerr live on CBC Daybreak South

Jim Kerr, author of Meet me in Cairo: Tales of Hitchin’ in the ‘60s, will be interviewed on the CBC radio morning program, Daybreak South, hosted by Chris Walker. The live interview will take place at 8:10 am Monday, April 24th at the CBC studio in Kelowna. Jim will be going over a story or two about his adventures, leaving Kelowna to hitchhike the world, as well as why he wrote...

Congrats to Linda Dayan Frimer. Foreword INDIES Finalist (2022)

Please congratulate our author, Linda Dayan Frimer, as a Finalist in the Foreword INDIES (2022) in the Art/Adult Fiction category for her book, Luminous: An artist’s story as a guide to radical creativity. In a world divided, creativity unites. "Luminous," by renowned Canadian artist Linda Dayan Frimer, lights the way to our creative core through an intimate study of colors, forms and symbols.Through a series of lessons from history's greatest...

Linda Frimer @ VPL Writers Showcase

Writers Showcase Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Central Library With only a few minutes to grab your attention, a talented line-up of established and emerging local writers showcase their works and bring you into their world. Michèle Adams Thancy Fat Linda Dayan Frimer Jane Silcott  

Jim Kerr @ Mosaic Books in Kelowna

Please come and join our author, Jim Kerr, at Mosaic Books in Kelowna to showcase his new title, Meet Me in Cairo: Tales of Hitchin' in the '60s 411 Bernard Avenue Kelowna BC Canada, V1Y 6N8 Sunday April 23rd, from 2pm to 4pm Event Poster    

Brian Hayden @ Gibsons & District Public Library

BC author and SFU emeritus archeologist Brian Hayden reads from his new novel, The Eyes of the Leopard, set in Stone Age France amongst giant mammoths, cave lions, and painted caves. Thirteen-year-old Sev and his family are grudgingly accepted into the Bear Clan. When his father gets deeper into the mysterious group of shamans who commune with spirits, Sev accepts a dare to enter their forbidden cavern and unravel their secrets—risking...

Brian Hayden @ Powell River Library

Brian will read from his new novel The Eyes of the Leopard set in prehistoric France and will discuss the courses that inspired this story. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca https://brianhaydenauthor.com/event/reading-at-the-powell-river-library/