On Sunday, March 1, 2026, I will be celebrating my Writing Journey, at the Blue Caterpillar Emporium, in Cobble Hill, BC, from 4:30- 5:30. Tickets are by donation. Part of the donations will be used to sponsor the northern spotted owl breeding program, in Langley, BC
Signed copies will be for sale.
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The now extinct northern spotted owl.
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Words on the Salish Sea
A Literary Festival on Hornby Island
March 13 -14 2026
It is such an honour to be part of this festival.
A Literary Festival on Hornby Island
March 13 -14 2026
It is such an honour to be part of this festival.
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In Friesland, Daniëlle scored high marks for her presentation of Hero.
In October 2023, I participated in the Big Island Book Festival in Coutenay, on Vancouver Island. I enjoyed meeting fellow writers and talking about my novels.
In September, 2021, the translated version of Hero, in the Frisian Language was published by Afûk, in Leeuwarden.
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The MG novel, Hero, was published by Orca Books, in 2003. The book was nominated for the Silver Birch Award and won the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario Writer's Award, in 2006.
If you are interested in purchasing this beautiful hardcover novel, in two languages, you can contact the dutch publisher, the Afûk, at: [email protected]. The price of the book is €16,95.
If you are interested in purchasing this beautiful hardcover novel, in two languages, you can contact the dutch publisher, the Afûk, at: [email protected]. The price of the book is €16,95.
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Held 140, was my great-uncle, Jan Hoogterp's stallion. His journey during WWII, was the inspiration for my novel.
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This photograph of the Frisian stallion, Wytse 462, was used for the cover of the translated version of my novel.
Wytse was related to Uncle Jan's stallion, Held. He was a fifth generation descendent.
November 4, 2021, was the launch of the Frisian version of Hero. Five schools were part of the celebration.
The grade five students of these schools received a free copy of my book. A Frisian horse, two boys, dressed as the characters, Izaak and Gabe, were the highlight of the festivities. I was fortunate to virtually participate in this amazing event!
Wytse was related to Uncle Jan's stallion, Held. He was a fifth generation descendent.
November 4, 2021, was the launch of the Frisian version of Hero. Five schools were part of the celebration.
The grade five students of these schools received a free copy of my book. A Frisian horse, two boys, dressed as the characters, Izaak and Gabe, were the highlight of the festivities. I was fortunate to virtually participate in this amazing event!