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Tales from the Underworld and Other Stories (Heartland Associates).
This is a unique and fascinating collection of real life stories and anecdotes – some funny, some tragic, some bizarre. Included are chapters about a legendary judge and criminal lawyer, the mysterious murder of a Winnipeg heiress in Florida, and a fatal duel in a blizzard in Northern Manitoba.
Roland Penner and Norm Larsen will be signing from 2:00-3:00.
celebrates with readings by and .
has published a number of award-winning novels and books of poetry, including To All Appearances a Lady, Visible Worlds, and Green. She is a Professor in the Creative Writing and Journalism Department at VIU on Vancouver Island.
has lived most of his life on the prairies where for many years he has taught, edited, and written. His latest book, correction line, circles around the southern Saskatchewan of his growing up.
Freddie's Problem (Peanut Butter Press)
No one warned Freddie the frog about what would happen if he ate too many flies. Now, he’s suffering the consequences of doing just that and has turned to his friends for help. The results are often disastrous for Freddie, but are delightfully amusing to readers. Freddie’s Problem is a story about learning from the choices we make. was a teacher for nearly 30 years. She first created Freddie for her son when he was a child. Now, Freddie is the star of Freddie’s Problem, which has been published as her first children's book.
Before You Say Yes...: A Guide to the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Volunteer Boards (Dundurn Press)
has sat on various boards of directors for the past 25 years. She guides the reader through the intricacies of management style, board etiquette and responsibilities, Robert’s Rules of Order, Directors and Officers insurance, financial obligations and compensation, and sexual harassment. Doreen Pendgracs has co-authored two books and has written dozens of articles for websites and numerous periodicals. She lives in Matlock, Manitoba.
When the Other is Me (University of Manitoba Press)
In this long-awaited book from one of the most recognized and respected scholars in Native Studies today, presents an interdisciplinary study of the Native literary response to racist writing in the Canadian historical and literary record from 1850 to 1990. When the Other is Me explores evidence of dehumanization in Canadian historical and literary writing, its effects on both popular culture and intellectual development, as well as Native and non-Native intellectual responses. Dr. Emma LaRocque is a scholar, author, poet, social and literary critic, and professor in the department of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba. She has written extensively on contemporary aboriginal literature, Canadian historiography, and images of Aboriginal people in the media and marketplace. She is a Plains Cree Metis from northeastern Alberta.
Morning Calm: A Tell-All Tale of When Cultures Cross (Eloquent Books)
Morning Calm takes readers on a journey overseas to South Korea (“Land of the Morning Calm”) during a time of cultural turmoil. Lilly, a young English teacher from Canada, experiences emotional angst, love, and familial frustration in Korea while testing the limits of ancient societal traditions. teaches Business and Academic writing and English as an Additional Language (EAL). She draws on her experiences living and teaching in South Korea as the inspiration for her novel. She currently lives with her fiance and their daughter in Winnipeg.
is an internationally recognized advocate of classical music. He has more than 30 years’ experience in celebrating it through print, radio and teaching. He is the author, publisher and distributor of the best-selling book Tuning the Forks: A Celebration of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
His guests at this special Pre-Concert Talk will be announced shortly.
presents “Back to Basics: Helping Kids Be More Active”. An interactive panel discussion for non-researchers (you, me, neighbours, friends). In a relaxed atmosphere, specialists will talk about their work and the questions raised. Speakers include , and with the conversation facilitated by . Come join the discussion!
Embrace the European history, the traditions and the lifestyle. Escape from everyday life - experience Europe and relive the stories that bring each city, each architectural wonder, and sacred monument to life on this journey. invites you to learn more about their special group travel package “The Highlights of Europe” in this informative Travel Talk with , Sales Manager, Globus Family of Brands.
I Will Shine: From Darkness to Light (self-published)
I Will Shine offers two sisters' perspectives on dealing with surviving the loss of a loved one. One perspective follows the day to day personal journal entries that express the pain of losing a spouse. The journal entries became a lifeline for coping with the loss. The second perspective, “Side by side” came to be when the other sister read these journal entries and wrote reflections on how to help her sister cope. Pouring out heart and soul into their journal entries was the saving grace for these sisters that got them through the painful journey of loss. Now they share their story.
Join host , Winnipeg comic and one of the minds behind Little Mosque on the Prairie and Monsoon House for an evening of comedy while you dine. Al is joined by Winnipeg’s own , unleashing jokes clean enough for the brain surgery theatre and far out enough for Carl Sagan, as well as roving comedian as she touches down in town once again to appear at the Festival.
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