An invitation to the unveiling of the Budge Wilson Bookmark, October 18th
At last we can share the exciting news that the Budge Wilson Bookmark plaque will be unveiled in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the Dalhousie University campus on Saturday, October 18th!
Please join us next to Shirreff Hall (6385 South Street) for the ceremony at 3:00 p.m. and then the reception at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Dalhousie Student Union Building (6136 University Avenue).

Here’s the link to the Facebook event page.
Read more about Project Bookmark Canada and the Budge Wilson Bookmark plaque here:
A Bookmark Plaque in Halifax for Budge Wilson’s Story “The Leaving”
Many thanks to everyone who has supported the Budge Bookmark! I’m looking forward to the celebrations.
(But first—the JASNA AGM in Baltimore…. Must get back to packing my suitcase.)
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Join me on the Haunted Wood Trail…
Jane Austen’s Memorable Characters
My debut novel, The Austens, is now available from Pottersfield Press!
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