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Northern Writers w/Clarence Thordarson -- Book Launch

Friday Oct 24 2014 7:00 pm, Winnipeg, Grant Park in the Atrium
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Launch of Goldrock Press’ Northern Writers Volume 5 and Clarence Thordarson’s This ‘n’ That.

From flying cats to talking fish and sneaky ravens, the stories in This ‘n’ That are sure to delight both young and old. And history comes alive as the author recounts daring rescues in the north country by such legendary bush pilots as Garf Monkman and Harry Olafson. Written with humor and generosity, Clarence Thordarson recounts family adventures and community events with a simplicity and warmth which will endear his readers for generations to come.

Clarence Fedor Thordarson grew up on Hecla Island and Selkirk Manitoba; but lived in many places in Manitoba and Saskatchewan while working as a meteorologist for twenty-eight years with Environment Canada. In 1991, Clarence relocated to Norway House Manitoba and commenced working at the Norway House Airport.

Northern Writers: Volume 5 has something to suit every taste with a rich smorgasbord of writing styles and genres all reflecting the wealth of diversity found in the North.

Read more about the contributors and their work below...

Contributions to this anthology include a legend embedded in a story of a boat ride with his grandfather by Ferrin Towers; a numismatist’s view of Manitoba’s trade tokens by historian Scott M. Hopkins; a children’s story about York Boat Days by Corrine Clyne; memories of the S.S. Keenora by celebrated story-teller Clarence Thordarson; reflective stories for youth by young adult author, Dana L. Coates and children’s book author, Brenda Fontaine; an essay on Aboriginal Poverty by university student David Kelvin McKay; poems by local writers Doug Senio and Marcel C. Menow; a blog post about his new life in Africa by Josiah Meyer; poems and song lyrics by Dorene Meyer and Paul Meyer; children’s stories from teachers Erin Hopkins and Samuel Parmar; memories of Holland during World War II by former northern outpost nurse Suzanna Abels-Meyer; and memories of her childhood in Tootinawaziibeeng First Nations by Deborah Ironside.

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