I want to raise them up in benediction, for there is a divine spark in each human moment to be blessed. These are real people I lift up, people who may have gossiped and hated,
but have also dreamed and loved. They carry you in their hearts, whether they
understand you or not.
--Rachel, A Canoer of Shorelines
Upcoming Markets and Events (Check for updates)
Drop by for a chat.
(Scroll down for stores!)

A Few Special Places, more to come~~~
1. "The Snug" at Endless Shores Books, perfect spot for a book chat 2. MacDonald Museum Market in Middleton -- a warm welcome, rain or shine! 3. Caledonia PharmaChoice -- Let's give this #1 Supporter our support! 4, 5. Greenwich Country Bakery -- perfect setting for books.... and much more! 6. Dartmouth Book Exchange -- outstanding bookstore and so supportive! 7. LaHave River Books -- A place by the river becomes home.... |
Dates:
April 22nd -- Greater Moncton Riverview Dieppe Book Fair
June (Thursdays) -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
June 17th -- Endless Shores Books, signing
June 24th -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
June 25th -- Digby Farmers Market
June 28th -- Reading participant, Baintons' Wednesdays at Three
July 1st -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
July 2nd -- Digby Farmers Market
July 6th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
July 8th, 9th -- Lunenburg Craft and Food Festival
July 20th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
July 29th -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
August 3rd -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
August 5th -- Truro Farmers Market
August 12th -- MareGold's local authors Book Fair, Annapolis Royal
August 17th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
August 19th -- Truro Farmers Market
August 26th -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
August 31st -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
September 2nd -- Halifax Forum Market (First visit and hopefully more to come!)
September 9th -- Truro Farmers Market
September 14th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
September 16th -- Wolfville Farmers Market
September 21st -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
September 23rd -- Halifax Forum Market
October 7th -- Halifax Forum Market
October 21st -- Wolfville Farmers Market
October 28th -- Halifax Forum Market
November 4th -- Halifax Forum Market
November 18th -- Halifax Forum Market
November 25th -- Truro Farmers Market
December 2nd, 3rd -- Lunenburg Christmas Craft Festival (confirmed!)
December 9th -- Grownup Book Fair -- a full day event showcasing Maritime authors -- Truro Legion
December 16th -- Truro Farmers Market
Details below:
Greater Moncton Riverview Dieppe Book Fair
Wednesdays at Three
April 22nd -- Greater Moncton Riverview Dieppe Book Fair
June (Thursdays) -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
June 17th -- Endless Shores Books, signing
June 24th -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
June 25th -- Digby Farmers Market
June 28th -- Reading participant, Baintons' Wednesdays at Three
July 1st -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
July 2nd -- Digby Farmers Market
July 6th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
July 8th, 9th -- Lunenburg Craft and Food Festival
July 20th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
July 29th -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
August 3rd -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
August 5th -- Truro Farmers Market
August 12th -- MareGold's local authors Book Fair, Annapolis Royal
August 17th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
August 19th -- Truro Farmers Market
August 26th -- Bridgewater Farmers Market
August 31st -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
September 2nd -- Halifax Forum Market (First visit and hopefully more to come!)
September 9th -- Truro Farmers Market
September 14th -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
September 16th -- Wolfville Farmers Market
September 21st -- MacDonald Museum Market (Middleton)
September 23rd -- Halifax Forum Market
October 7th -- Halifax Forum Market
October 21st -- Wolfville Farmers Market
October 28th -- Halifax Forum Market
November 4th -- Halifax Forum Market
November 18th -- Halifax Forum Market
November 25th -- Truro Farmers Market
December 2nd, 3rd -- Lunenburg Christmas Craft Festival (confirmed!)
December 9th -- Grownup Book Fair -- a full day event showcasing Maritime authors -- Truro Legion
December 16th -- Truro Farmers Market
Details below:
Greater Moncton Riverview Dieppe Book Fair
- April 22, 2023 (10-4)
- Great lineup of Maritime Authors!
- Check out webpage https://gmrdbookfair.blogspot.com/
- See you there!!11!
- Every Thursday (3 pm - 6 pm)
- I will be there every Thursday in June! And every second Thursday in July: July 6th and 20th
- https://www.facebook.com/macdonaldmuseum/
- Book signing on Saturday, June 17th, from 12 pm to 2pm
- Drop by to chat, look at pictures and carvings, and meet my books.
Wednesdays at Three
- Bainton's Tannery/Madhatter Bookstore is hosting relaxing book readings and chats in their delightful wine bar -- Wednesdays at three!
- I joined the presenters on June 28th. Do we sit as a panel and take turns at the podium? Nothing so formal! We perch on bar stools and cluster around tables, and it is the most fantastic atmosphere!
- Drop by Wednesdays at Three and join in the fun! I had a great time the day I was there!
- July 8 and 9th (10 am to 5 pm Sat., 10 am to 4 pm Sun.)
- This festival is huge! So excited to be there again this summer!
- http://lunenburgcraftandfoodfestival.com/
- Saturdays: June 24th, JULY 1st, July 29th, August 26th
- https://bridgewaterfarmersmarket.ca/
- Sunday, June 25th, and Sunday, July 2nd
- https://farmersmarketsnovascotia.ca/new-digby-farmers-artisans-market/
- Saturdays I am listed for:
- August 5th
- August 19th
- September 9th
- November 25th
- December 16th
- September 16th
- October 21st
- September 2nd
- September 23rd
- October 7th
- October 28th
- November 4th
- November 18th
Thanks to these stores for carrying The Ice Widow
and A Canoer of Shorelines.
QUEENS COUNTY
Caledonia PharmaChoice (Caledonia) TOP VENDOR for CANOER!
- Hwy 8, Caledonia
- They have everything you need!
- The Ice Widow and Canoer
HALIFAX COUNTY
Dartmouth Book Exchange
- 1187a Cole Harbour Road
- An incredible selection, so supportive of Maritime authors
- The Ice Widow
ANNAPOLIS COUNTY
Bainton’s/Mad Hatter (Annapolis Royal)
- George St. Annapolis Royal
- Diverse book selections and beautiful leather work!
- The Ice Widow and Canoer
Endless Shores Books (Bridgetown)
- 279 Granville St. Bridgetown
- Relax, read, and meet in the "Snug."
- The Ice Widow
KINGS COUNTY
The Inside Story (Greenwood)
- 1016 Central Ave., Greenwood
- Easy to find, easy to park, easy to find your next read.
- The Ice Widow
Keystone Comics & Collectables (Greenwood)
- 974 Central Ave., Greenwood
- A Comic store and so much more! Great atmosphere!
- The Ice Widow
Greenwich Country Bakery (Greenwich, NS)
- 10031 Highway # 1 Greenwich (near Wolfville)
- This has been a great bakery and much more -- generous support of Nova Scotia authors!
- Thank you for carrying and selling The Ice Widow and Canoer.
Blockshop Books (Lunenburg)
- 125 Montague St., Lunenburg
- Excellent collections with attractive, well-organized displays.
- The Ice Widow and Canoer
Lunenburg Bound (Lunenburg)
- Montague St. Lunenburg
- This book store has so much to offer! Definitely, you will find what you are looking for.
- The Ice Widow
LaHave RiverBooks (LaHave)
- 3421 Hwy 331, LaHave
- Browse and discover anything you are looking for.
- Canoer and The Ice Widow
Thanks to these wonderful locations for your support in Canoer's first year!
- Coles – County Fair Mall, New Minas (They developed my Indigo Profile among other things.)
- Bluestone Magik & Enchanted Crystal Gift Shop (Mahone Bay)
- Reynolds Pharmacy (Liverpool)
- Lane's (Liverpool)
- Mersey Gift Shop (Kejimkujik Park)
- Milford House (South Milford)
- Blue Griffin Books (Middleton)
- Kings Co-op Bookshop (Halifax)
- Chapters (Halifax)
- Coles (Halifax)