Back in the WISP Groove (2)

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A 225 km drive north into the disconcerting emptiness of central New Brunswick, warnings every few kilometers to look out for moose on the road, an overnight stay at the elegant Ledges Inn in Doaktown, on the banks of the fishing-famous Miramichi River.

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Then the pleasure of two Writer in the School visits, to Doaktown Elementary School in the morning, and Upper Miramichi Elementary in Boiestown in the afternoon, talking about writing, answering questions about writing (including the usual, How old are you?), and reading excerpts from my books, including Walker’s Runners (which some of the students have been reading; funny how that story seems to have perennial appeal), Out of Sight, and Total Offence.

In between, a stopover en route from town to town to tour the lively and thriving and progressive Upper Miramichi Community Library in New Bandon.

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Thanks to students and teachers and librarians for their welcome and hospitality, interest and responsiveness, which made for an exciting and memorable and too short visit.