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Story Circle Book Reviews, November 7, 2014

3 days ago

The event has been posted! Here are the details. On your to-bring list: cash ($25 book, cash only), a flag to wave out your window (see poster!), and a Victorian hat. Give your name at the entrance for prize opportunity. 17 days... ... See MoreSee Less

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Beth Powning Author

4 days ago

Today's happiness...the book arrives, after such a long, long journey. ... See MoreSee Less

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Beth Powning Author

5 days ago

In the spring-green New Brunswick fields, a huge barn fills with the smell of fresh sawdust as Shaker furniture takes shape in Brent Rourke’s woodworking studio. Upriver, in a broad farming valley, potted plants nod in a cool breeze at the Corn Hill Nursery. Sussex lies between; Legacy Lane Yarn and Gift Shop is newly housed in an 1800’s brick house, its shelves filled with the soft textures and hues of alpaca wool. From its porch, the aroma of fresh bread and doughnuts drifts from Mrs. Dunster’s. After visiting all of these places, I return to my own farmhouse in the countryside, where I’m weaving a basket. When you come to the book launch for my new novel, "The Sister’s Tale", you’ll be in the very town where the book takes place, with some of the same 1800’s buildings. There were many local industries then, too, and the same verdant fields.When you arrive at the Sussex Drive-in, enter your name for a draw for a free, lovely gift— beautiful, useful, or tasty—from all of these local producers! Book launch for "The Sister’s Tale", May 29, 3 PM, The Sussex Drive-in, 133 Aiton Drive, free. Books by Chapters/Indigo, cash only. Books $25. Free cookies with book purchase! Bring a flag on a pole to alert booksellers to your car and wear a Victorian hat! ... See MoreSee Less

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Beth Powning Author

1 week ago

It's a cold, grey Saturday in May. Mists hang over the hills and daffodils toss in the maritime wind. I'm looking forward to a sunny Saturday at the end of the month, when we'll launch my new novel, The Sister's Tale, at the Sussex Drive-in.I'll be posting this request a few times: PLEASE SEND ME QUESTIONS! You can send them on Messenger. Ask me anything - how a novel is born, how it's written, what it's like to be edited. I'll print out the questions and put them in a hat. We'll draw, and your question will be read and answered on our live-streamed event, May 29, 3 PM.Happy spring! Better times are coming, in many ways. ... See MoreSee Less

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Beth Powning Author

2 weeks ago

I loved Ami McKay's new memoir,"Before My Time", now in paperback, and a bestseller to boot! Thrilled to have Ami McKay be a pre-pub reader of my new novel, "The Sister's Tale." My novel is due on shelves May 25, but for those who like to pre-order, here's a link.#penguinrandomhouse#penguinrandomca#knopfcanada#historicalfiction ... See MoreSee Less

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Beth Powning Author

2 weeks ago

Getting ready for the launch of The Sister’s Tale (May 29, 3pm, Sussex Drive-in) is as much fun as staging a play! Our costumes are coming from Kings Landing Historical Settlement. Research by the Kings Landing costume department began well before the actual opening of the living museum, in the early 1970’s. Today it is run by Kelly Hill, who studied Fine Arts at Mount Allison, then went on to the Fashion Program at NBCCD. Her team includes two seamstresses and two in laundry.Here we are being fitted with costumes appropriate for the year 1887. No detail is forgotten: belts, hats, shoes, reticules, collars. Kevin McCaig will sport the striped suit. I’ll be wearing the brown corduroy, with satin accents. And a very tiny hat!kingslanding.nb.ca#penguinrandomhouse #historicalfiction#knopfcanada#historicalfiction ... See MoreSee Less

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