Write! the Mayne Island writing retreat

On Saturday, June 27th I spent an enjoyable day at the writers' retreat.

Guest speaker: S. Fuller

Retreat organizer: Terrill Welch

I am currently working on my next novel. I write that with the full knowledge that I am stretching the truth. More to the point I should write, I have been attempting to work on my next novel. In reality I have been actively pursuing excuses to prevent me from returning to the writing desk. I have been writing. Sure I have. I have been writing ads, presentations, and other marketing material for Maynely a Mystery. I have been jotting notes for my next novel. ...but writing in earnest ...no, I must confess I have avoided.

I know I needed a wake up call.

And this weekend I did receive one.

What did I learn? What would I like to share with you...

-schedule a regular writing time -- daily.
-to write well you must be well read.

Write!

A Mayne Island writer

I have joined a group of esteemed writers.
I am delighted that my name has been added to this list: http://www.mayneisland.com/art.html#Writers

Book Tour in October

In October, I am planning a book tour. I will be traveling to Manitoba. While there I hope to network with some Winnipeg bookstores.

The highlight of the trip, for me, will be a book reading here: http://www.geocities.com/eriksdalepl/

Eriksdale is a rural community with a population of about 991 . The community offers a school, a credit union and senior residences.

Although, the soil is rocky beef and dairy farms abound.

Why am I traveling there?

Eriksdale is a special place to me. I was born and raised there. As well, seventeen years ago in August, I was married there.

It has been ten years since I have been back. It is time to return. I hope to take you with me. Pack your sweaters -- we may get snow.


Learn more about Eriksdale: http://www.eriksdale.com/index.asp

Where did all the books go?

Scroll back to June 15th (What I did last weekend). You will find an account of the arrival of these. I picked them up from Island Blue Print on Saturday, June 13th.

A box full of 50 copies of my mystery novel - Maynely a Mystery. Humble beginnings. I picked up the box as I would a box full of puppies. I knew my mission was to find a good home for each and every one of them.

Well, I'm pleased to write that this is what is left.

Of these nine copies three are sold. I'm simply holding them for their off-island readers. It took me ten days to find good homes for my little puppies. I am thrilled by this success. And, yes, most importantly, I have placed another order with Island Blue Print.

Maynely a Mystery is now available on Salt Spring Island

from ArtCraft in Mahon Hall

( Summer student employee, Scott holds Maynely a Mystery. Thank you Scott.)

from Sabine's Bookshop

(Barnaby, the new owner of Sabine's, reads one of his latest additions to his fine collection of rare and used books. You will find Maynely a Mystery resting comfortably on the front counter).

from Salt Spring Books

from Volume II Bookshop

Ask for Maynely a Mystery at your local bookstore.

Hanging signs on Salt Spring Island

I will be hanging these signs at various places on Salt Spring Island.
























There will be four in total. Why not see if you can find them all?

Maynely a Mystery events

July book signing at Miners Bay Books on Mayne Island. Date and time to be announced

Saturday, August 1st @ 7:30 pm book reading at the Mayne Island reading centre

Friday, September 4th @ 7:30 pm book launch featuring Mayne Island musicians to be held at the Ag Hall.

I will provide you with additional information as each event draws nearer. And of course, after the event I will report back.
Happy reading,
Leanne