Local stories written by local folk for us:
On December 5, 2024, the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate organized an Afternoon With Authors book sale as a fundraiser to restore the beautiful stained glass dome.
The Mary Webb Centre came to life in 2010 when a group of people in the Highgate area saw an opportunity where the wrecking ball threatened to demolish the 100 year old United Church. The vision was to create community centre, art gallery and concert hall and now in 2024, 14 years later, the 250 seat venue is a “must-play” address for renowned as well as up-and-coming musicians from across Canada and for local performers too.
“Your Obedient Servant – The Isaac Gardiner Journal” is the story of Rondeau Park’s first superintendent, covering the first eight years of his tenure from 1896-1904. Gardiner was 63 when he became the superintendent. Van Raay transcribed the daily journals compiled by Gardiner, who documented the early days of Rondeau. It was one of only two provincial parks in Ontario at the time. Algonquin Park was the other.
My Mary: A Story of One Barnardo Home Child. This epic tale and enduring love story spans some seventy years and shines light on one woman’s life journey as a Barnardo Home Child.
Check out more of Dawn’s stories. Here is her website:
https://www.dawnbeecroftteetzel.ca/about-the-author/.
James McLean’s books tell the tales of the Fall of Valenfaar, a young country that is dealing with a host of unique problems. The first book called The Crimson Plains, focuses on an invasion, while the second, The Children’s Song, is a story wrapped around a religious secret. His third, the Dance of Ashes, melds the characters of his two previous books together.
Sandra is a writing coach. Her mission, Feel Write Again, is to empower writers to unleash their full creative potential by prioritizing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
