Alberta
Author Name: Angie Pierce
Book Title: Dale’s Journey: Receiving Inspiration From Our Own Mortality
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What is the most inspiring place in your province for you to write?
The most inspiring place for me to write is from my picturesque horse farm in rural Beaver County, AB. There, I am peacefully surrounded by nature and all the creatures that make this place their home.
What is something uniquely Canadian about you or your book?
I was born in Vancouver, BC and Dale, my late husband, whom the book is about, was born in Winnipeg, MB.
How are you going to celebrate Canada 150?
I will be competing in a 25 mile competitive trail ride near Milk River, AB.
BC
Author Name: Camilla Joubert
Book Title: Unravelling
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What is the most inspiring place in your province for you to write?
I love to write in my backyard in West Vancouver looking up to the North Shore mighty snow-capped mountains while listening to the birds chirping in the trees. I’m privileged to live in what I think is Canada’s most majestic province, and I’m constantly inspired by nature in my immediate environment.
What is something uniquely Canadian about you or your book?
Although I was born in South Africa I have lived in Canada for 27 years and feel more Canadian than South African. I chose to print in Canadian English; hence Unravelling has two l’s. Six of the writers who contributed to the book of stories in Unravelling are Canadian, and three of them are BC born and bred locals!
How are you going to celebrate Canada 150?
I’m planning to pack a sumptuous picnic and hike the Chief in Squamish to take in the vistas of our gorgeous Howe Sound passage with my family.
Manitoba
Author Name: Anthony Nelson
Book Title: Awaykin with Colour
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What is the most inspiring place in your province for you to write?
The place I was most inspired while working on my colouring book was my completely secluded cabin a little north of Gimli, MB.
What is something uniquely Canadian about you or your book?
My book includes many images that celebrate cultures from around the world, showing how they can work in unison. I feel this is an idea important to Canadians.
How are you going to celebrate Canada 150?
My boyfriend runs an arts organization that will be doing live mural painting at the Forks Market in Winnipeg, so I will be helping with their event.
New Brunswick
Author Name: Mildred Drost
Book Title: Until Each One Has a Home. Heartfelt Stories From DunRoamin’ Stray and Rescue –A Canadian Pet Rescue
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What is the most inspiring place in your province for you to write?
I write from my home along the banks of the Saint John River in New Brunswick. There, I see the results of the work we do – the pets that have been rescued form dire circumstances, and have gone on to live in safe, loving homes. Many are now my neighbours; many of their owners keep in contact via Facebook and email. They all inspire me to do more.
What is something uniquely Canadian about you or your book?
I think that we are uniquely Canadian in that we aspire to help as many as possible, pets, wildlife or people, and we do it with no expectation of being compensated, except by the good feeling resulting from having helped. We believe in fairness, justice and kindness toward everyone.
How are you going to celebrate Canada 150?
We celebrate Canada Day every year with the Canada Day Dog Wash, with newly washed dogs sporting the red and white bandanas. We have a barbeque with hotdogs, hamburgers and many red and white desserts. We welcome old and new friends to our gathering and enjoy their company, human and canine alike.
