To read the answers to questions such as "What made you believe so strongly in the project?" and "What submission criteria helped you choose the best of the best?" click on the link below.

Read Part 1 of the Interview 

If you live in or near  Millbrook, Ontario, you can spend a special evening at the Millbrook Branch Library in Millbrook, Ontario, with (left to right) A.A. Adourian, Adele Simmons, Judi Peers and Kimberley Payne, who all contributed to the anthology, A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider. The four will entertain you with stories and readings from the book.

Time: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
 
Location: 1 Dufferin Street, Millbrook ON

Faith Today magazine published an excellent review of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider in its Jan./Feb. issue.

Here are a few excerpts from the review:

 "Some books surprise you with their ability to take your breath away. This anthology is such a book…."

"I was impressed with the honesty and transparency, especially in the true stories."

"We meet a host of fellow Canadians – our neighbours! – whose lives are as unpredictable as our own."

"What binds all the pieces together is a cord of faith as we see how God is involved in the very real circumstances of life."

"The book wonderfully reflects Canada’s mosaic population with pieces from First Nations to home-born Canadians to immigrants, young to old, urban to rural. Though the writing styles are varied, the book was skillfully edited to preserve the individual voices while providing a smooth read."

"The short selections make this a perfect book for even indifferent readers. It would be a fabulous addition to an office waiting room, your bedside table, briefcase, backpack or purse. But be sure to buy more than one, for you will probably have the urge to share this gem of a collection with others…"

To read the entire review as a PDF of the pages from Faith Today, click on the pictures below.

Subscribe to Faith Today's digital magazine

This ad is in the November/December issue of Maranatha News.

If you'd like to print it off to post it in your store, library, or church, there's a PDF you can download on our media page. 

November 7, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

“Sometimes all you need is a reminder that there is something good in the world. A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stimulate the Mind and Delight the Spirit is a combination of short stories, poetry, and works of memoir picked for their inspirational nature, dedicated to finding a shining light in our lives that so often turn dark. The stories within are touching and poignant, and will help readers remember that there is something after the worst of it all. A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cideris a follow up to the previous acclaimed volume, and the sequel executes the original’s purpose masterfully.”

Midwest Book Review, June 11, 2011

Markham, Ontario—Thirty-seven Canadian writers are making history by conducting the most extensive launch ever done for a Canadian Christian book. Since A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stimulate the Mind and Delight the Spirit was released in May, the book’s writers have participated in more than 150 readings and signings in seven provinces.  

A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider is an all-Canadian book that is receiving five-star reviews. The inspirational collection of stories by writers who share a Christian faith perspective contains short fiction, poetry, and personal experience articles, all of which provide hope and encouragement.

The contributing writers have held launch events at venues ranging from bookstores, public libraries, churches, and conferences to farmers’ markets, craft shows, summer camps, and apple harvest festivals. The authors are carrying out promotional events throughout autumn—the perfect season for relaxing with a heart-warming book while enjoying a cup of hot apple cider. 

Michaels Family Books in Pickering, Ontario, has hosted a number of in-store events featuring readings by some of the Hot Apple Cider writers. Staff member Carrie Jeffrey says, “A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider is a warm, cozy read on a cold night. Filled with inspirational stories, both fiction and non-fiction, it is guaranteed to identify with readers of all ages. It is so refreshing to have a Canadian-authored book that all Canadians can be proud of! A Second Cup is a wonderful gift—just in time for the Christmas season!”

Everyone involved in the Hot Apple Cider anthology series is a member of The Word Guild, a national association of almost 400 Canadian writers and editors who are Christian. Editors N. J. Lindquist and Wendy Elaine Nelles co-founded this organization in 2001. 

The first book in this groundbreaking series, Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul, has nearly 45,000 copies in circulation. A Second Cup is well on its way to bestseller status as well. 

Both books are published in Canada by That’s Life! Communications. 

To download and print free Study Guides for individuals or groups, find out about author signings or readings in your area, or book one of the writers for your store, church, or discussion group, for Hot Apple Cider, go here, and for A Second Cup go here.

Go here to download the complete press release as a Word document.

Despite heavy rain and high winds, the Chapters Dartmouth (NS) signing on October 30 went ahead. The lights only flickered twice! Attendance was down, but the store staff were very kind and there were always a few customers to talk with. (Janet)

This was my "home" Chapters, and my husband and son came to help.

Appearances and book signings are popping up across the country. Be sure to check out the Meet Us page to find out where.
 

Here's a little peek:

Ed Hird has plenty to share about the evening over at his blog. We thought you'd want to see what all the buzz was about.