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Podcast and Interview Round Up!
It’s been a busy few months since the release of WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT, and I thought it would be fun to share some of the interviews and podcasts I’ve done along the way! Most are 30 min or less, with the exception of the History Through Fiction event, which was so fun and featured multiple authors.
CBC Information Morning with Portia Clark: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-27-information-morning-ns/clip/16085477-new-historical-fiction-novel-set-halifax-explosion
The Bookish Knitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuyyqdnX2D8&t=9s
Historical Novel Society written interview: https://historicalnovelsociety.org/launch-donna-jones-alwards-when-the-world-fell-silent/
Historical Fiction Author Chats with Genevieve Graham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRgHLapMHyo
What’s New in Historical Fiction, History Through Fiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q3nJuGwbJY
Historical Happy Hour with Jane Healey: https://janehealey.com/podcast-episode/when-the-world-fell-silent-by-donna-jones-alward/
History, Books and Wine with Eliza Knight: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1yqozD9cW6nhEYupDBXi6u
Desideratum Podcast with Theresa Bakken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A9a0WzkazM
The Author Journey with Anne O’Connell: https://www.facebook.com/ocpublishing/videos/1925700937903526
From the Library with Love, Kate Thompson: https://www.fromthelibrarywithlove.com/2222670/episodes/15881463-shattered-cities-donna-jones-alward-on-uncovering-the-ww1-explosion-which-devastated-nova-scotia
Upcoming Book Signing
Join me on October 19 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the New Minas Coles as I sign copies of WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT, my historical fiction set during the time of the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
If you are in the Annapolis Valley area or if you are visiting the valley during this most gorgeous time of the year for apples, pumpkins, wine tours, taking in a corn maze… I’d love it if you stopped in and grabbed a copy to curl up with during these cozy fall evenings!
High Tea at the Westin Nova Scotian
I am THRILLED to let you know that on October 27th HarperCollins is putting on a High Tea at the Westin Nova Scotian (Halifax NS) and I’ll be there along with Madeline Martin and Kate Quinn!
There’ll be a scrumptious tea and author chat followed by us signing your books. I’m so excited about it – I adore Madeline’s books and her latest is gorgeous – THE BOOKLOVERS’ LIBRARY is an emotional tribute to single motherhood set during the time of the Blitz and it’ll break your heart and put it back together again. And Kate Quinn… she is just as smart and lovely as her books and she’s been an autobuy for me since The Alice Network.
You can find out more details and purchase your tickets at the Harper Presents site at https://www.harpercollins.ca/harperpresents/
Summer on Lovers’ Island FREE – Stuff your Kindle!
It’s STUFF YOUR KINDLE day! Head on over to www.romancebookworms.com and get ready to load your kindle (or app) with all kinds of romance books! Summer on Lovers’ Island is included but get it now because the 5th is the last day it’s free! It’s a perfect end-of-summer read – a summer fling turns serious, in a gorgeous seaside town with a colorful cast of characters. It’s part of my Jewell Cove series, but never fear, you can read it on its own.
Happy reading!
Step into the Story Monthly Roundup!
Hey everyone! If you didn’t manage to watch our videos this month, here’s a recap!
Barb was joined by Emily York (@thebookdistiller) and Sydney Young (#HFChitChat) and they discussed my new release, WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT. I was of course absent for the show and watched it after – and loved what they had to say about the story. Watch the replay on YouTube!
Then Barb and I spent a gorgeous half hour talking with Denny S. Bryce about her latest book, THE TRIAL OF MRS. RHINELANDER. There are so many layers to this book, all radiating out from a central story about Alice and Lenny Rhinelander, their marriage and subsequent divorce. You can catch it now on our YouTube channel, and go ahead and subscribe while you’re there! We have two great shows coming in September!
Booksigning: Sunnyside Mall
I’ll be at IndigoSpirit at the Sunnyside Mall this Friday, August 23, at 2:30 p.m. signing copies of WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT! This is also my former workplace during my bookseller years and it will be so nice to go back!
Stop by and say hi, grab a book (they’re 30% off at Indigo!) and have a chat. I’d love to see you!
Book Launch Tonight!
I’m so very pleased to be holding my first ever official book launch for WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT tonight at the Writer’s Federation of NS, 1113 Marginal Road in Halifax NS. It all starts at 7 p.m. Erin O’Neill from the Dartmouth Book Exchange will be moderating, and Sue Slade from the DBE will be on hand with books to purchase. I’ll be doing a short talk, a reading, and then a Q&A from the audience; there’ll be sips and snacks to enjoy, and of course I’ll be signing your book if you so desire!
If you are in the Halifax area, I would love to see you at this celebration for WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT!
What’s New in Historical Fiction?
Do you want to know what’s new in historical fiction? Join me at History Through Fiction’s event this coming Sunday and hear about my book, WHEN THE WORLD FELL SILENT, as well as the intriguing books of three other amazing authors! It all happens at 2 p.m. EST and registration is FREE! All you have to do is register at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-new-in-historical-fiction-tickets-908223118797
I hope to see you there!
Tomorrow is Pitchfest!
It’s almost here – your opportunity to hear about 18 new titles from the authors themselves and get your fall reading sorted! It’s PITCHFEST, put on by Adventures by the Book, and it’s like speed dating for your next read. If you are looking for titles for your book club, this is the perfect way to create a short list!
It all happens tomorrow at 4 p.m. PST/ 7 p.m. EST and you can attend for FREE. Books are also available to order and have them shipped to you (in the US).
13th Annual Romancing the Writer Workshop
It’s hard to believe, but this year marks our 13th annual Romancing the Writer workshop at Prescott House Museum in Starr’s Point, NS! Michelle Helliwell and I will be talking about all things real and fictional, we’ll do some fun writing exercises, and enjoy the company of other writers in a gorgeous setting. The cost is $25 with proceeds going to the museum. Bring your own lunch, and also enjoy coffee/tea and some coffee break snacks provided by the museum staff (who are AMAZING). If it’s nice weather, we’ll be outside under the trees, and you can also explore the gardens. If it’s rainy, we’ll be tucked in nice and cozy in the verandah.
Contact the museum to register (it’s capped at 20 participants) and we hope to see you for what’s become our favourite day of the summer.