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Ontario and Nova Scotia Spring 2011 events postponed

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:53:49 -0600

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the scheduled appearances in April and May 2011 in Ontario and Nova Scotia unfortunately are postponed. Please check back for updates regarding rescheduling.

Gail's 2011 winter and spring events [Updated]

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:43:07 -0600

February 22 – Medicine Hat, Alberta – Medicine Hat Public Library theatre – 7:00 p.m.

February 24 – Wainwright, Alberta – Workshop – Wainwright Public Library – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

March 12 – Kamsack, Saskatchewan – Kamsack Public Library – 2:00 pm

March 29 – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan – John M. Cuelenare Public Library – windup of One City/One Book campaign – The Brutal Heart – 7:00 pm

April 7 – Eston, Saskatchewan – Eston Public Library – 7:00 p.m.

[Ontario and Nova Scotia events previously scheduled now postponed: please see notice on What's New? page]

Come and meet Gail on her 2010 tour! [Updated]

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:44:59 -0600

In support of the release of her newest Joanne Kilbourn novel, The Nesting Dolls, here are confirmed dates and information thus far for Gail Bowen's fall book tour:

What: LOVE, SASKATCHEWAN: IFOA - Reading & Signing

When: July 23rd at 7:30PM

Where: TORONTO: Lakeside Terrace, York Quay Centre, 235 Queen’ Quay West

Cost: Free / 416-973-4000 / info@harbourfrontcentre.com

What: Scene of the Crime

When: August 14th

Where: WOLF ISLAND, Ontario

What: Books & Company – Reading and Signing

When: August 15th at 2:00PM

Where: PICTON, Ontario: Books & Company, 176 Main Street

Cost: Free / 613-471-1895 / www.pictonbookstore.com

What: Port Hope Public Library – Reading and Signing

When: August 16 at 7:00pm

Where: PORT HOPE, Ontario: Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street

Cost: Free / 905-885-4712 / www.phpl.ca

What: McNally Robinson – Reading and Signing

When: August 26 at 7:30PM

Where: SASKATOON: McNally Robinson Bookstore, 3130 8th Street East

Cost: Free / 306-955-3599 / www.mcnallyrobinson.com

What: WordFest Calgary

When: October 12-17

Where: CALGARY

Cost: 403-237-9068 / www.wordfest.com

What: Vancouver International Writers Festival

When: October 19-24

Where: VANCOUVER

Cost: 604-681-6330 / www.writersfest.bc.ca

What: McNally Robinson – Reading and Signing

When: October 27 at 7:30PM

Where: WINNIPEG: McNally Robinson Bookstore, Grant Park 1120 Grant Avenue

Cost: Free / 204-475-0483 / www.mcnallyrobinson.com

As well, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has chosen The Brutal Heart as the novel for its 2010 – 2011 “One City One Book” project. I’ll be participating along the way. I’m very honoured.

New short story online

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:50:51 -0600

Check out Gail's new short story on University Affair's website, The Foad Toad!

Gail's recent reading in Saskatoon

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:18:17 -0600

On May 31, 2010, Gail read from and discussed her newest book, Love You to Death, at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Saskatoon. Here is a link to video from that event:

http://vimeo.com/12025676

Gail at Festival of Words

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:53:17 -0600

Gail will be doing readings and appearing on a writers' panel at the 2009 edition of the Festival of Words in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. This year's Festival takes place from July 16 to 19. Check out the Festival of Words website for further details.

"Charlie D" re-broadcast

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:41:30 -0600

CBC Radio 1 will be re-broadcasting Charlie D: Long Time Listener/First Time Caller on Monday, May 18: please check your local listings for more details.

Gail receives the Derrick Murdock Award

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:38:01 -0600

On June 4, 2009, Gail will receive the Crime Writers of Canada Derrick Murdock Award in recognition of her contributions to Canadian crime writing.

Writer-in-Residence at Toronto Public Library

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:03:51 -0600

Gail will be the writer-in-residence at the Toronto Public Library in May-June 2009. Meet Gail on Saturday, May 2 from 1-3 p.m. as she reads from The Brutal Heart and introduces the residency. Details here.

Gail on CBC Radio's "Words at Large"

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:58:00 -0600

Listen to Gail's recent interview with Shelagh Rogers about her latest novel, The Brutal Heart.

Welcome to the new site!

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:39:41 -0600

This is my new web site! Nothing more to add really, but I do hope you find it useful! G.