Coast to Coast Canada Book Tour
Posted on: October 16, 2022
- In: Books | Events
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I just returned from a working holiday in Canada. In between spending time with family and friends, I launched Amanda in France: Fire in the Cathedral. It was so wonderful to be able to do this in person again. I love visiting bookstores, libraries and schools, and introducing my latest book. The people you meet at these events are amazing. Of course they are, they’re readers, my favourite kind of people.
I did author events in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on the east coast of Canada, in Vancouver, BC on the west coast and in Medicine Hat and Calgary, Alberta. Everywhere I went, I met new and long-time Amanda fans of all ages. It was a lot of fun. Here are a few pictures.
When I got home I received this lovely message from someone who bought a copy of Amanda in France for her mom. “My Momma just phoned to say how much she’s loving Amanda and the Cathedral!!! She’ll be ordering more from Albany Books.”
We had a great turnout at Unlimited Characters Bookstore in Medicine Hat.
While I was at Indigo/Chapters in Charlottetown PEI, a woman stopped by and bought 4 books. She was a long-time friend of a cousin from Calgary, Alberta. These are the amazing things that happen on book tours.
Thank you to everyone who attended the book presentations and signings. You make my job fun!
Next time, less of me and more fabulous scenery.
90 Responses to "Coast to Coast Canada Book Tour"
October 16, 2022 at 5:12 am
How wonderful!!! 🙂
October 16, 2022 at 6:08 am
Thank you for sharing your tour, Darlene. Sounds like it was a lot of fun.
October 16, 2022 at 6:23 am
I enjoyed reading about your very successful book tour. What fun!
October 16, 2022 at 6:36 am
Better said, looks like you had a great tour!
October 16, 2022 at 6:50 am
I did. Now back home to rest. xo
October 16, 2022 at 7:01 am
Well deserved rest. You bring so many children joy and a sense of geography!
October 16, 2022 at 9:59 am
I enjoyed reading about your adventures and seeing the photos. Your eyes light up when there are kids in the room. Wishing you the very best, Darlene. ❤
October 16, 2022 at 9:51 pm
You’re right, I just love kids and being with them. They ask the most amazing questions. By writing children’s books, I get to spend time with my favourite age group!!
October 16, 2022 at 10:24 am
Sorry that I missed you in Comox. That’s right around the corner from me!
October 16, 2022 at 9:57 pm
I was only there for a day visiting a friend who just moved to Courtney. Next time let’s organize a meet-up for a coffee in one of those amazing coffee shops. That would be awesome. If you happen to stop in at Blue Heron Books, say Hi to Dirk from me. It is a very nice shop.
October 17, 2022 at 6:39 am
Thanks, Darlene – I would love a coffee meetup with you. I live in Parksville but could meet you anywhere on the Island when you are here. And definitely when I am next in Comox I will visit the bookshop!
October 16, 2022 at 11:28 am
You are making hay while the sun shines, and even when it’s not, you are lighting up the firmament of the writing world. Brava, Darlene!
October 16, 2022 at 9:59 pm
Thanks, Marion. I love that saying, one of my dad’s favourites. Perhaps that’s why I keep busy, as I was raised with that attitude. xo
October 16, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Wow, that was a busy trip, but I’m thrilled that it was such a successful one for you, and that we got to meet again in person!
October 16, 2022 at 10:01 pm
It was very busy. I’m happy to be back in Spain for a rest! I was delighted to see you once again. Thanks for coming all the way out to Tsawwassen.
October 16, 2022 at 4:11 pm
Looks like a fabulous book tour. And all those lucky children introduced to Amanda!
October 16, 2022 at 10:03 pm
Thanks, Barb. It was fabulous and meeting all those children was the icing on the cake!
October 16, 2022 at 5:33 pm
How wonderful, Darlene. It’s a great book. I’m pleased the in-person tour was successful.
October 16, 2022 at 10:04 pm
Thanks, Norah. It was successful and there is nothing like meeting eager readers to motivate a writer.
October 16, 2022 at 5:55 pm
How great to meet so many people enjoying your book. Just think how many future writers you’re inspiring.
October 16, 2022 at 10:07 pm
Thanks, Pete. In fact, one young girl, in particular, is keen to write a book and has started one. She had great questions and we have continued communicating through email. I know I would have loved to meet an author at that age.
October 16, 2022 at 11:30 pm
You are amazing and I am quite envious of your energy (and talent)!
October 17, 2022 at 2:10 am
Wow. You are tireless, Darlene. I figured by the end you’d be tired of smiling… but nope. It’s obvious you had a wonderful time. Congrats on a wonderful in-person tour!
October 17, 2022 at 4:35 am
Thanks. It was a busy three weeks but I figured I could rest when I got back to Spain!
October 17, 2022 at 2:29 am
Darlene, this is wonderful. Congrats on your successful tour!
October 17, 2022 at 5:09 am
How fun to do an across Canada tour for your latest book! I bet it was so nice to be able to interact with your fans again now that the pandemic is over. What a lovely collection of pictures. I must say, I love that lady’s sweater with the cats on it!
October 17, 2022 at 5:13 am
It was fun and reminded me of how much I enjoy these in-person events. I love her sweater too and her beret!
October 17, 2022 at 6:09 am
Welcome home!!! Just received my paperback version on Amanda in France, Fire in the Cathedral. It will be a Xmas present for Frances. Shh…..its a secret.
October 17, 2022 at 7:48 am
It looks like a fabulous tour, Darlene. I love all the photos. Congratulations!
October 18, 2022 at 12:53 am
You are amazing! That looks wonderful and so busy. What a joy to connect with fans.
October 18, 2022 at 9:36 pm
It was incredibly busy but so rewarding!
October 19, 2022 at 12:27 am
Do you do this with all of your book launches? Or this just worked out?
October 19, 2022 at 1:29 am
I try to do it for all my launches. It takes a lot of planning and I do it myself. Of course, I couldn’t do it for Amanda in Malta because we were in the middle of a pandemic. That’s why I did a book blog tour instead.
October 18, 2022 at 8:38 am
You look like you are having entirely too much fun talking to kids at school and doing book signings! Great way to start off. My daughter always loved author visits at school.
October 18, 2022 at 9:37 pm
It was a lot of fun. We didn’t ever have author visits to our school when I was a child. I know I would have loved it.
October 18, 2022 at 9:29 am
That was a lovely book tour, Darlene. Congratulations!
October 18, 2022 at 9:39 am
Good for you….what an amazing book tour!! Sounds like an awesome time!! My best to you!!
October 18, 2022 at 9:39 pm
Thanks, Kirt. It was wonderful, a mixture of book promotion and family and friends visits. Sometimes at the same time!!
October 18, 2022 at 4:06 pm
HI Darlene, thank you for sharing these lovely pictures. I am so glad you book launch went so well. You really are very photogenic and look gorgeous in every pictures. I will get to your book next month. October seems to have just disappeared on me.
October 18, 2022 at 9:41 pm
Thanks, Robbie. No rush, I know how time slips away, especially for a busy person like you.
October 18, 2022 at 8:20 pm
Looks as though you had a marvellous time!! Now, where’s that red top??? xx
October 18, 2022 at 9:43 pm
It was an awesome time. I need to find a red top with Bonjour on it (or any French word) But there is the red jacket…
October 18, 2022 at 9:31 pm
Bookstores, schools, and libraries… three of the best places to be. I’m glad you had a wonderful Canada book tour, Darlene.
October 18, 2022 at 9:44 pm
My three favourite places! It was a great tour. Now back to Spain to my quiet life to recoup.
October 18, 2022 at 10:40 pm
Such fun, Darlene! Congratulations on the tour and your new book!
October 19, 2022 at 11:40 pm
This is amazing! I wish I could go on book tours but I don’t have the budget or permission from my husband.
October 19, 2022 at 11:44 pm
I don’t have the budget either but I find I usually make enough money from book sales to pay for the trip. I also include visits to friends and family at the same time. My husband is only too happy to stay at home and look after the dogs. But you can do in-person events in your own community too.
October 19, 2022 at 11:53 pm
I haven’t made enough from my books yet to do this, and I live in Lebanon so I would have to travel to the US (my main target demographic) to do this. Maybe one day. It’s a dream. Hopefully I’ll be able to do it.
October 20, 2022 at 11:42 pm
Darelene, this is wonderful. Love your book tour. I just found out about your books. Question: Is there a special order in which to read they books or do they stand alone? I would love to start reading them. I’m in Chicago.
October 20, 2022 at 11:50 pm
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. The books can be read in any order as each adventure is a stand-alone. I do hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them!
October 20, 2022 at 11:53 pm
Absolutely, I’m sure I will. The covers are BEAUTIFUL and I’m sure the stories are great too. It’s nice to be transported to a different country. I love your ENERGY!
October 20, 2022 at 11:55 pm
That is kind of you. I love the covers my brilliant publisher has designed for me.
October 21, 2022 at 7:34 pm
Wow, what an amazing time you’ve had! Well done Darlene!
October 21, 2022 at 7:45 pm
Thanks, Stevie. It is a lot of work to organize but worth it in the end.
October 23, 2022 at 1:01 pm
Looks like you had a wonderful time, and I’m in awe of your organizing abilities. And it’s great that Blue Heron Books is still in business in Comox. It’s been years since I’ve been there.
October 23, 2022 at 5:15 pm
I had a great time, thanks. Blue Heron Books is a wonderful bookstore. Always nice to see these independent bookstores surviving.
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October 16, 2022 at 5:03 am
Thank you for sharing photos of your book tour, Darlene! It looks like a huge success and a lot of fun for all involved.
October 16, 2022 at 5:08 am
It was. Glad you enjoyed the pictures. Of course, more could have been taken but you know how it goes.
October 16, 2022 at 5:34 am
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