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Attention Teachers!

Attention teachers, friends of teachers, and student looking for something to study besides Shakespeare! See my new website for free teacher resources, including learning objectives and outcomes, additional background materials, and student handouts. Keep watching for new activities and handouts, which will be posted regularly!

 

Belong to a book club? There are discussion questions and additional resources for you, too. Check it out by clicking here!

 

Now Available in the FriesenPress Bookstore!

The Storyteller’s Daughter: Where the Story Begins��is now available through the FriesenPress bookstore in hardcover, paperback, and ebook forms. Other venues/channels soon to follow!

COMING SOON FROM FRIESENPRESS

Hi folks,

Sorry for the lengthy delay between posts–however, everything is back on track here. Just a quick update to let you know that The Storyteller’s Daughter will soon be available again in ebook, softcover, AND hardcover formats through FriesenPress, Amazon, Chapters, Indigo, and a plethora of other channels within the next three weeks. Apologies if you have tried to find a copy through Amazon and been unsuccessful; however, if you are in Manitoba, the previous addition is still available through the law office in Manitou and McNalley Robinson in Winnipeg!

In the meantime, check out the new cover design:

Available within the next 2-3 weeks! More info to follow!

McNally Robinson Booksellers!

Living in or visiting the Winnipeg area?

The Storyteller’s Daughter is now available at McNally Robinson Booksellers.

To request a copy, visit 1120 Grant Avenue, Winnipeg MB, or call the store at 204-475-0483.

The store can also be contacted toll free at 1.800.561.1833

Click here to see McNally’s catalogue!

http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/images/store_locations/grant-store.jpg

Article in the Morden Times

This is pretty exciting–there’s one more article about my book in the Morden Times! It’s by Andrew Pruden, a local journalist. Click here for the article…

Book Launch in Manitou

The book launch in Manitou, Manitoba was an unmitigated success! There were approximately 140 people there, and we sold out of books (we had 150 copies on hand) in about 30 minutes. Kind words were spoken, I read a couple of extracts, and several interesting questions were asked. All in all, it was a great night!

And, as with any great night, there are people who need to to be recognised! In particular, I’d like to thank the Manitou Regional Library Committee, whose efforts were spearheaded by Sharon Fehr and her directors; Wes Hamm and his incredible trio of musicians who provided the music; Al Thorleifson and Richard Klassen for introducing me and my book; Curtis Lowton for having the last word; my sisters Tracy Sanders and Julie Shirtliff for going above and beyond the call of duty; Rose and Greg Sanders who sat at the book table; my immediate and extended family who always support me; Gary Young for donating his sound system for the night; Vanessa Kalyn for bringing the poster-sized cover art; and everyone who came from near and far for this event. And I mustn’t forget John (the Film Studies Guy) who brought me tea and cake, and drove me to Manitou from London. Thanks, everyone, for sharing this moment with me!

You are invited…

On Thursday 21 August 2014, the Manitou Regional Library will be sponsoring a book launch for The Storyteller’s Daughter. There will be readings by the author and a Q&A period, with a book signing afterward. Works by the cover-artist, Vanessa Kalyn, will also be showcased. Refreshments will be provided. There may even be some give-aways!

Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends!

Now Available: Paperback copies of The Storyteller’s Daughter!

For those of you who prefer print, The Storyteller’s Daughter is now available in paperback at Amazon.com.

For a free excerpt to see if this novel is your cup of tea, follow this link to my website where you can click a big red button for a free excerpt!

 

 

Available Now!

The Storyteller’s Daughter is now available through Amazon (.ca, .com, .co.uk, etc) for $5.99 USD! It is currently available in e-book; paperback editions will soon follow! Note: There is a sample available on Amazon, and you can borrow it for free from KDP Select!

http://www.amazon.ca/Storytellers-Daughter-Where-Story-Begins-ebook/dp/B00LEWHW4A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404383637&sr=8-1&keywords=selby+storyteller

 

Thanks to Vanessa Kalyn for her amazing cover art, and to John Plantus for the picture of Bertram peeking out through the back cover!

For more information on this novel, see http://storytellersdaughter.webs.com/

Coming Soon…

An excerpt from The Seannachie’s Daughter. And perhaps even some art…