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Neither Rain, Nor Wind, Nor Flickering Lights…

Nov 022011

… could keep Janet Sketchley's spirits down, or customers from coming out to Chapters in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

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.

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.

Apples Are In This Season

Sep 282011

It's no secret, this year's best dressed orchards are flaunting their Delicious reds in a flagrant array of autumn's Gala colours, and we've fallen for the fashion too. Book signings and appearances are popping up in big cities and quiet communities across the country. Like the House of James bookstore in Abbotsford, Ontario, and Word on the Street Festivals in Toronto, Vancouver and Halifax; with Second Cups being served up in churches from Nackawic, New Brunswick, to Moorefield, Ontario, to Hatchett Lake, Nova Scotia.

There's something for everyone in this second season of That's Life! Communications' heart-stirring anthology, and we'd like you to be part of it, too. Find out where all the fun is by checking the Meet Us page regularly; and let us know how the stories have touched you by sharing something under the Reader Comments section. We've even included several recipes to keep your taste buds tapping while you read, too.

Staying in fashion has never been so much fun!

A Second Cup of Comfort on the East Coast

Jul 192011

Janet Sketchley hosted the East Coast portion of the Canada-wide launch of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider in April at Regal Road Baptist Church, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Participants enjoyed servings of hot apple cider (the drink) and samples from A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider (the grace-filled and encouraging stories). Guest reader was local author Janet Burrill, who shared an excerpt from her novel on the Halifax Explosion, Dark Clouds of the Morning.

"JS"

Sharing Smiles in Stratford

Jul 162011

Contributors Donna Fawcett, Denise Rumble, Ann Brent, Ruth Smith Meyer and Glynis Belec were busy having a good time spreading cheer and A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider at the Gospel Lighthouse bookstore June 25.

We thought you might like to take a peek.

"Gospel Lighthouse"

We'll keep you posted…

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.)

Chapters in Peterborough

Jun 042011

It was a wonderful Saturday, May 28.

"Chapters in Peterborough"

Adele Simmons and I (Kimberley Payne) met early at Starbucks to relax and catch up before the event started. The Chapter's lady, Rita, was extremely helpful. She even brought us coffee and offered us food from Starbucks. Another employee, Jane, walked around the store offering free samples of Chapter's foods. She came often to our table and fed the group lots of yummies.

We set up the display for 1 – 3 p.m., and Judi Peers's gorgeous apple juice container display was a huge draw. Many kids were familiar with books by Judi and Connie Brummel Crook.

Judi, Adele and myself all met people we knew. It was neat to re-connect with friends from highschool.

What a super day for my last book signing (at least until the fall).

~Kimberley Payne