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The Girls Have a Good Time in Pickering

Oct 252011

Even though contributor Bonnie Beldan-Thomson couldn't make it out to Michaels Family Books, she organized a book signing event that ran as smooth as cider, Hot Apple, that is. Good conversations, prize draws and delighted recipients of gift bags and signed copies of the book were just part of the fun. Brian Reynolds, the store manager, who came out on his day off to greet the girls and ensure they had everything they needed, and the bookstore staff were friendly and helpful.

Kimberley Payne, A. A. Adourian, Vilma Blenman and Marguerite Cummings at Michaels Family Books in Pickering, Ontario.

House of James–Toe Tapping Fun and Hot Apple Cider

Oct 012011

Recently, contributors, Paul Beckingham (from Hot Apple Cider), Ed Hird and Bill Bonikowsky were whooping it up at the House of James in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

"House of James"

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.

Listowel Library Serves Up Some Cider

Jul 052011

Contributors Brian C. Austin, Glynis Belec and Ruth Smith Meyer served up smiles and Hot Apple Cider at the launch of A Second Cup Wednesday, June 8, at the Listowel Library.

"Listowel Library"

Stirring Up Memories at Write! Canada

Jun 222011

As if being the epitome of Christian writing events wasn't already enough, this year's Write! Canada Conference was also the gathering place for more than two dozen contributors to A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider–and what a delightful blend of flair and talent that was.

"Write! Canada"

Authors took time to get acquainted, meet other amazing writers from all over, slip in a book signing Friday night, and still enjoy the best of continuing classes, workshops, great food, fellowship and more.

If you have something to share, about how the book has blessed you, please see 'Reader Comments' above. And if you saw us at the conference, we'd love to hear about that too!

Get it Together! In Guelph

Jun 082011

Friday, June 17 is your chance to meet more than 20 of the contributing writers from A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider at the Bookstore Party during Write! Canada–the largest Christian writers' conference in Canada. The Bookstore Party will start around 9:30 p.m., after the evening plenary session. Go to the back of the main building to the Write! Canada bookstore in the Gymnasium (Jantz Room).

If you are not registered at the Write! Canada conference, you are welcome to come to the Bookstore Party to get autographs from many of the authors, and purchase other books by members of The Word Guild.

It's all happening at the Guelph Bible Conference Centre, 485 Waterloo Avenue, Guelph, Ontario. (Turn left immediately next to Woodycrest side street and proceed down long driveway.)

Music, Smiles and a Winning Team in Waterloo

May 242011

Glynis Belec, Denise Rumble, Adele Simmons, Ruth Smith Meyer, Bonnie Beldan-Thomson, and Angelina Fast-Vlaar at Chapters in Waterloo, on Saturday, May 14.

"We had a wonderful afternoon at Chapters in Waterloo. Our hosts were most gracious and we had lots of opportunities to talk to customers and to sign purchased copies of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider. Some even brought their previously purchased copies in for us to sign. A great time was had by all!" ~ Glynis Belec

"Chapters Waterloo"

Girls Just Want a Night Out (and A Second Cup)

May 202011

Girls Night Out book signing for A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider at Bayview Glen Church, Toronto, on May 10.

"Girls Night Out"

A. A. Adourian, Wendy Elaine Nelles, N. J. Lindquist, Johanne Robertson and Marguerite Cummings. (Group picture: bottom left, and then top left to right.)

We had long line-ups of women representing Canada's urban multicultural nature, all wanting to get autographs from the editors and contributing writers of this 100% Canadian book.

Some commented, "Wow, this is the first time I've ever met a real live author and got an autographed book!" 400 women went home with their own copies of a hope-filled anthology that will bless them long after the event is over.

Thanks to Monica Leis of Maranatha News for taking some great photos.

Peterborough Launch

May 182011

Judi Peers and I set up our display as the birds serenaded us at the 7 a.m. market. This was the first outdoor market of the season. Surprised by the cold weather, we wrapped our hands around warm cups of hot apple cider…

By 10 a.m. the weather warmed up and the crowds marched in. A man placed an open guitar case on the ground across from our display and strummed a beautiful melody for over 3 hours. What a blessing to us! Judi offered him a copy of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider in thanks.

Friends, old and new, came to visit us. Many people came to our display to sample the ginger cookies, apple juice and cider. They then inquired about the book. We felt the launch had an effect on many, not just Christians. At 1 p.m. we wrapped it up–tired, but satisfied.

~Kimberley Payne

Smith Drugs & Apothecary

May 152011

Editor Wendy Elaine Nelles and contributing writer Mary Ann Benjamins enjoyed a very successful book signing at Smith Drugs & Apothecary, Brantford, Ontario, on May 5.

To show their support, store owners Phil and Deb Smith purchased 15 copies of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider–one for each of their employees! Thanks to Deb for organizing a great event and for showcasing us as part of their Mother's Day special event by taking out a colour ad in the Brantford Expositor newspaper, listing us on their huge outdoor sign, supplying free hot and cold apple cider and refreshments for customers, offering sale prices on both Hot Apple Cider titles AND telling all their customers to come talk to us!

Deb Smith has a large section of Christian books and cards as a ministry to people who would never enter a Christian bookstore or church, but are regular customers who come to their drugstore with many concerns, including needing drugs for cancer or other serious illnesses. The Hot Apple Cider books are wonderful sources of hope for people who are dealing with sickness, bereavement or needing encouragement for other reasons.