Gary Chisholm and Susan Whistler. Gary remains elusive, I will be meeting him for the first time on Saturday, but comes highly regarded so extremely anticipated. His first book, “The One Eyed Gunner,” was inspired by his uncle, Larry Sutherland, who went from a being a farm boy in Truro to a star of the […]
Meet Your Neighbourhood Author 3 of 7
John Ashton is hilarious and much more outgoing than any other writer I’ve met. We met for the first time at a local book signing at the New Glasgow Farmer’s Market and laughed the whole time – with him, not at him. He may not have noticed but I was nervous to meet/ stand beside […]
Meet Your Neighbourhood Author 2 of 7
Monica Graham is another Pictou County author wanting to meet you on November 30, 2013 at Highland Square Mall. Though our meeting was brief, I am already impressed with her experience and willingness to help and participate in this meet and greet. Both an author and photographer, Graham has over 5 books published about the […]
Meet Your Neighbourhood Authors 1 of 7
On November 30, 2013 you’ll be able to meet 7 Pictou County, Nova Scotia authors at Cole’s in Highland Square Mall. Jennifer Hatt is one of them. Hatt’s Finding Maria series is her debut into the fiction world though her writing has taking her among many adventures. She has been interviewed by the great Sandra […]
Meet Your Neighbourhood Authors, Pictou County!
Come one, come all to meet the likes of Sheree Fitch, Jennifer Hatt, John Ashton, Monica Graham and so many more! Join the Facebook event at and invite everyone you know! A fantastic way to buy local for Christmas this year. Thanks for stopping by, Sarah Butland
Remember Those Who Stood Up for Us
With all the controversy in New Brunswick and all around the world these days we can all agree to come together on this day to remember those who lost standing up for our rights. People who generations before us have died so we can have the right to speak our minds, be home with our […]
Parenting Without TV
Raising my son without television has been a struggle but it’s not what you think. When I found out I was pregnant I was confident I’d avoid tv with my child as long as I could. Even though our regular form of relaxation consisted of vegging in front of the screen, I had so many […]
Will Still Love What You Do Today in 30 Years?
At an event yesterday the host said she asked herself about 30 years ago if she would still love reading the same book she wrote to kids in 30 years. That question really had an effect on me. Not just as an author but as a person. Trying to live to be an inspiration to […]