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March 3, 2013
Interviews with BC history authors
I'm starting something new. Starting March 2013, I'll be doing an interview per month with authors of British Columbia history. If you are an author of a book (print or ebook) on some aspect of British Columbia history, I would be happy to profile you on this blog.
I will be starting out with people whose books I have on hand, but will be accepting new interviewees for the summer months.
Please contact me: smithjosephy at shaw dot ca if you wish to have your book profiled here. I will then send you an information package which will include how to send your book to me, a list of questions you can answer, and other things we will need to complete the interview.
I'm looking forward to promoting local authors and our province's history.
Why am I doing this? Because I received such great feedback, interviews and reviews when I was promoting my book on Lillian Alling, I wanted to give back. What better way than to meet fellow historians and writers, and help to introduce their work to other people?
I am excited to announce that my first interview will be with Nancy Marguerite Anderson, author of "The Pathfinder." I'm about half way through this excellent book, so look for the the interview to be up in a week or so.
The small print: Obviously, I don't get paid to do reviews and interviews, but do receive books which I will profile here.
I will be starting out with people whose books I have on hand, but will be accepting new interviewees for the summer months.
Please contact me: smithjosephy at shaw dot ca if you wish to have your book profiled here. I will then send you an information package which will include how to send your book to me, a list of questions you can answer, and other things we will need to complete the interview.
I'm looking forward to promoting local authors and our province's history.
Why am I doing this? Because I received such great feedback, interviews and reviews when I was promoting my book on Lillian Alling, I wanted to give back. What better way than to meet fellow historians and writers, and help to introduce their work to other people?
I am excited to announce that my first interview will be with Nancy Marguerite Anderson, author of "The Pathfinder." I'm about half way through this excellent book, so look for the the interview to be up in a week or so.
The small print: Obviously, I don't get paid to do reviews and interviews, but do receive books which I will profile here.
February 1, 2013
WebbWeaver Books interviews me on BlogTalkRadio!
I am being interviewed by WebbWeaver Books on Friday, February 8 at 8 am PST. I'll talk about the new Kindle All-Stars Carnival of Cryptids anthology, my book about Lillian Alling, and future projects!
Join me by clicking this link here.
Join me by clicking this link here.
January 30, 2013
Carnival of Cryptids now available!
I'm pretty excited!
I am a Kindle All-Star!
My story "The Ogopogo Club" was selected to be a story in the Carnival of Cryptids anthology.
Carnival of Cryptids is the second Kindle All-Stars release, and it features eight brand new stories.
Amazon says:
The Creatures of Myth and Legend
"Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra. These are the names whispered by villagers and sailors and adventurers around the world. They fill the imagination with wonder and drive ordinary men mad in their quest to tame them.
Join the Kindle All-Stars as they set off in search of the unseen. Journey with them into the heart of imagination itself, where the jungle grows dark and when something moves against you beneath the surface of the water, you dare not look."
Available from: Amazon.com and Amazon.ca
Join me on Twitter
#KAS2Cryptids #CarnivalofCryptids
I am a Kindle All-Star!
My story "The Ogopogo Club" was selected to be a story in the Carnival of Cryptids anthology.
Carnival of Cryptids is the second Kindle All-Stars release, and it features eight brand new stories.
Amazon says:
The Creatures of Myth and Legend
"Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra. These are the names whispered by villagers and sailors and adventurers around the world. They fill the imagination with wonder and drive ordinary men mad in their quest to tame them.
Join the Kindle All-Stars as they set off in search of the unseen. Journey with them into the heart of imagination itself, where the jungle grows dark and when something moves against you beneath the surface of the water, you dare not look."
Available from: Amazon.com and Amazon.ca
Join me on Twitter
#KAS2Cryptids #CarnivalofCryptids
January 25, 2013
Where is Lillian? Presentation in Vanderhoof
Who: ME! Susan Smith-Josephy, author of the non-fiction history book "Lillian Alling: the journey home" published by Caitlin Press.
What: "Where is Lillian?" Slide show (OK, it's a Power Point, actually) and talk about Lillian Alling, and some chat about upcoming book on Cataline (Jean Caux), famed mule train packer. Open to questions about writing, publishing, research, whatever!When: Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 at 7pmWhere: Vanderhoof Public Library
230 Stewart Street E, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0
(250) 567-4060
Why: BC Heritage Week
January 4, 2013
Writing the Cataline book
As many of you may know, I'm writing a book about the famed BC packer, Jean Caux. Caux was also known as Cataline, and he first came to British Columbia in 1858, worked as a mule and horse train packer until 1912. He was a grand fellow, and I'm enjoying learning about him and his life. He worked well until his late 70s, and he looks fit and healthy in those later photos.
I'm hoping to have the first draft of the manuscript to Caitlin Press by late February of this year, so am working hard to achieve that goal. This week I'm plugging away at the 1870s and 1880s chapters. These were fascinating times in British Columbia history, what with B.C. joining Confederation in 1871, and the Omenica goldrush of the mid-1870s. There were also great technological strides such as the telephone and railway. The first telephones came into the bigger cities of British Columbia in the 1870s and then in the 1880s the Canadian Pacific Railway changed the landscape of our province forever. Communication was still difficult in the areas further away, of course, and people still relied on packers, dog sleds, walking, stage coach and horse.
The packers that supplied the province with goods were still very much in evidence until well into the 1920s, changing their routes to follow the needs of their customers.
Here's a photo of Cataline. Isn't he handsome?
Image A-02038 courtesy of Royal BC Museum, BC Archives
Don't forget to visit my website: www.susmithjosephy.com
I am on Twitter @susmithjosephy
I'm hoping to have the first draft of the manuscript to Caitlin Press by late February of this year, so am working hard to achieve that goal. This week I'm plugging away at the 1870s and 1880s chapters. These were fascinating times in British Columbia history, what with B.C. joining Confederation in 1871, and the Omenica goldrush of the mid-1870s. There were also great technological strides such as the telephone and railway. The first telephones came into the bigger cities of British Columbia in the 1870s and then in the 1880s the Canadian Pacific Railway changed the landscape of our province forever. Communication was still difficult in the areas further away, of course, and people still relied on packers, dog sleds, walking, stage coach and horse.
The packers that supplied the province with goods were still very much in evidence until well into the 1920s, changing their routes to follow the needs of their customers.
Here's a photo of Cataline. Isn't he handsome?
Image A-02038 courtesy of Royal BC Museum, BC Archives
Don't forget to visit my website: www.susmithjosephy.com
I am on Twitter @susmithjosephy
September 11, 2012
Thoughts on 9/11, 11 years later. Lest we forget.
As a Canadian, I have a different perspective on the tragedies of 9/11.
Like millions, possibly billions, of other people around the world, I saw the events of that day unfold on TV. I sat on the couch, watched CNN, and cried and cried. On that terrible day I kept waiting for the President of the United States, George W. Bush, to come and appear and say something. Surely, in a few moments, he would appear at a hastily gathered news conference, with camera's clicking and Secret Service agents hovering. He would clear his throat and make some sort of pronouncement, or announcement or comforting words or determined statement. I got more and more scared when this didn't happen. The whole of North America was locked down. Planes grounded. Then, we got this.:
President George W. Bush during 9/11 attacks.I'm not going to even try to explain why he didn't politely excuse himself a few minutes earlier. Better minds that mine have tried and failed.
Soon after, the U.S, Canada and others were involved in a war against Iraq, even though no Iraqis were involved in 9/11. Saudis were, though. But there was no war against Saudi Arabia. There still hasn't been and never will be a war against Saudi Arabia. The war in Iraq did get rid of Saddam Hussein, but he had no part in 9/11, either. Confusing and awful times for everyone.
In 2008, Barack Obama was running for the office of President of the United States of America. In one of the debates, he was asked if he would go into Pakistan without their permission if terrorists were known to be there. I felt sure he would say "no" but he said he would. I got a jolt. I had a frisson of fear and respect. I believe, even at that time, the U.S. had intelligence that Osama bin Laden may have been in Pakistan. Also, before Obama said that "yes" I had thought he was more of a dove than a hawk. And, though I'm pretty liberal in most ways, when it comes to terrorism, I feel it needs to be dealt with decisively. And, to be honest, I felt it was just political points at that time. Was I ever wrong.
President Obama during search for Osama bin Laden
photo by Pete SouzaI'm a Canadian, and I love my neighbour the United States of America. That's why I hope this November, the citizens of the USA will vote in someone who is decisive and will do the right thing, no matter how unpleasant.
Best, Your neighbour upstairs
Like millions, possibly billions, of other people around the world, I saw the events of that day unfold on TV. I sat on the couch, watched CNN, and cried and cried. On that terrible day I kept waiting for the President of the United States, George W. Bush, to come and appear and say something. Surely, in a few moments, he would appear at a hastily gathered news conference, with camera's clicking and Secret Service agents hovering. He would clear his throat and make some sort of pronouncement, or announcement or comforting words or determined statement. I got more and more scared when this didn't happen. The whole of North America was locked down. Planes grounded. Then, we got this.:
President George W. Bush during 9/11 attacks.I'm not going to even try to explain why he didn't politely excuse himself a few minutes earlier. Better minds that mine have tried and failed.Soon after, the U.S, Canada and others were involved in a war against Iraq, even though no Iraqis were involved in 9/11. Saudis were, though. But there was no war against Saudi Arabia. There still hasn't been and never will be a war against Saudi Arabia. The war in Iraq did get rid of Saddam Hussein, but he had no part in 9/11, either. Confusing and awful times for everyone.
In 2008, Barack Obama was running for the office of President of the United States of America. In one of the debates, he was asked if he would go into Pakistan without their permission if terrorists were known to be there. I felt sure he would say "no" but he said he would. I got a jolt. I had a frisson of fear and respect. I believe, even at that time, the U.S. had intelligence that Osama bin Laden may have been in Pakistan. Also, before Obama said that "yes" I had thought he was more of a dove than a hawk. And, though I'm pretty liberal in most ways, when it comes to terrorism, I feel it needs to be dealt with decisively. And, to be honest, I felt it was just political points at that time. Was I ever wrong.
President Obama during search for Osama bin Ladenphoto by Pete SouzaI'm a Canadian, and I love my neighbour the United States of America. That's why I hope this November, the citizens of the USA will vote in someone who is decisive and will do the right thing, no matter how unpleasant.
Best, Your neighbour upstairs
