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Come and meet Gail on her 2010 tour! [Updated]
In support of the release of her newest Joanne Kilbourn novel, The Nesting Dolls, here are confirmed dates and information thus far for Gail Bowen's fall book tour:
What: LOVE, SASKATCHEWAN: IFOA - Reading & Signing
When: July 23rd at 7:30PM
Where: TORONTO: Lakeside Terrace, York Quay Centre, 235 Queen’ Quay West
Cost: Free / 416-973-4000 / info@harbourfrontcentre.com
What: Scene of the Crime
When: August 14th
Where: WOLF ISLAND, Ontario
What: Books & Company – Reading and Signing
When: August 15th at 2:00PM
Where: PICTON, Ontario: Books & Company, 176 Main Street
Cost: Free / 613-471-1895 / www.pictonbookstore.com
What: Port Hope Public Library – Reading and Signing
When: August 16 at 7:00pm
Where: PORT HOPE, Ontario: Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
Cost: Free / 905-885-4712 / www.phpl.ca
What: McNally Robinson – Reading and Signing
When: August 26 at 7:30PM
Where: SASKATOON: McNally Robinson Bookstore, 3130 8th Street East
Cost: Free / 306-955-3599 / www.mcnallyrobinson.com
What: WordFest Calgary
When: October 12-17
Where: CALGARY
Cost: 403-237-9068 / www.wordfest.com
What: Vancouver International Writers Festival
When: October 19-24
Where: VANCOUVER
Cost: 604-681-6330 / www.writersfest.bc.ca
What: McNally Robinson – Reading and Signing
When: October 27 at 7:30PM
Where: WINNIPEG: McNally Robinson Bookstore, Grant Park 1120 Grant Avenue
Cost: Free / 204-475-0483 / www.mcnallyrobinson.com
As well, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has chosen The Brutal Heart as the novel for its 2010 – 2011 “One City One Book” project. I’ll be participating along the way. I’m very honoured.
New short story online
Check out Gail's new short story on University Affair's website, The Foad Toad!
Gail's recent reading in Saskatoon
On May 31, 2010, Gail read from and discussed her newest book, Love You to Death, at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Saskatoon. Here is a link to video from that event:
Gail at Festival of Words
Gail will be doing readings and appearing on a writers' panel at the 2009 edition of the Festival of Words in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. This year's Festival takes place from July 16 to 19. Check out the Festival of Words website for further details.
"Charlie D" re-broadcast
CBC Radio 1 will be re-broadcasting Charlie D: Long Time Listener/First Time Caller on Monday, May 18: please check your local listings for more details.
Gail receives the Derrick Murdock Award
On June 4, 2009, Gail will receive the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdock Award in recognition of her contributions to Canadian crime writing.
Writer-in-Residence at Toronto Public Library
Gail will be the writer-in-residence at the Toronto Public Library in May-June 2009. Meet Gail on Saturday, May 2 from 1-3 p.m. as she reads from The Brutal Heart and introduces the residency. Details here.
Gail on CBC Radio's "Words at Large"
Listen to Gail's recent interview with Shelagh Rogers about her latest novel, The Brutal Heart.
Welcome to the new site!
This is my new web site! Nothing more to add really, but I do hope you find it useful! G.