The Power of Literacy

July 8, 2022
The Power of Literacy
Posted by Sarah Butland at 11:21 am
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Blogs
Tagged with: Alexandra Harrington, book review, Canadian author, Gail Francis, Jon Tattrie, Lisa Harrington, Morgan Murray, Nova Scotia, Read by the Sea, River John, The Coast 89.7

If you know me at all, it comes as no surprise that I love books, reading, writing and promoting them. I also have a son who goes by “Wild Willie” for his book review YouTube channel. Nova Scotia is also our home. So… volunteering for River John, Nova Scotia’s Read by the Sea Literary Festival […]

Are You Busy?

June 6, 2017
Are You Busy?
Posted by Sarah Butland at 11:50 pm
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If I Had a Column
Tagged with: bookstore, Canadian author, Mable Murple, River John, Sheree fitch

Often times people complain they are busy – I admit to saying it way too often myself – because really we all have 24 hours in a day and some people truly make the most of it. Being busy is simply a matter of perspective and priorities and people prove it all the time. Yes, […]

Work and More Work by Linda Little

February 27, 2017
Work and More Work by Linda Little
Posted by Sarah Butland at 11:57 pm
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Reviews
Tagged with: linda little, more and more work, Nova Scotia, pictou advocate, Pictou County, River John

Work and More Work is the first book review that went live on The Pictou Advocates page and I’m so happy I can share it with all of you. Since reading the book and writing the review I was fortunate enough to be taught by Linda and have a deep admiration for her devotion to […]