The author of The Year of the Rabbit didn't have ample time to properly research wines before publishing the novel.
To the kind and gracious readers, she apologizes.
If you have read the book and noticed any faux-pas's with wine references, here's your chance to be rewarded for the inconvenience. You can help her correct any wrongs.
Are you not familiar with this bittersweet story? Really? Mon Dieu! You are welcome to read excerpts from the novel. Download a sampling from Smashwords.
See what others have offered after reading the book (and without noticing any key omissions about wine). Thanks for dropping by. Now we must head off on our important quest... :o) T
January has been one roller coaster of a ride weather-wise.
Just weeks ago we were in the middle of the January Thaw and now we're into a deep freeze.
If you're in Ottawa and the weather is finally stabilized by next weekend, do drop by one or two of the Winterlude events. One of my favourite Winterlude traditions is to visit the ice sculptures with my young folk after a dining experience somewhere in downtown Ottawa.
My "children" no longer like to go on theRideau Canal, in the crowds of other skaters. If I suggest we go for a walk to say that we were actually on the canal, they are not fully prepared because not all are sensible enough to wear boots.
Only a couple still enjoy the tasty messiness of BeaverTails pastries and hot chocolate after we have toured the ice sculpture exhibits. If you are curious, I recommend to go at night when the sculptures are enhanced by colourful lights.
The video below was created by two young ladies. It looks like one is trying a BeaverTail for the first time.
Oh, well. You can't hold onto all of the favourite activities with a maturing family. You can at least take photographs, videos and hold onto the memories.
Traditions.
Do you have family traditions that you enjoy, helping to break up the long winter months and get your kids outside? I tried downhill skiing once and did not enjoy it at all. I have fond memories of snowshoeing around forests and small lakes near Georgian Bay. I also recall winning a snowshoe race at a Parish Picnic when I was about 12 or 13 years old. Traditions. Permit me to lead you to some excerpts from The Year of the Rabbit.
Another touches on the Winter Carnival tradition of Seguin Sound, the fictitious town in the novel.
If you wish to warm up, read about Father Giovanni and Sera Fletcher at thesummer Parish Picnic.
If you enjoy the excerpts, you can download a portion the ebook version from Smashwordsfor free. See what others have offered after reading this bittersweet tale. Thanks for dropping by. Stay warm and dry.
This is a celebration of sorts. It has been a year since the e-book version of the novel was released. It has yet to achieve national recognition or international acclaim. Since Flo is so darned shy and couldn't afford an agent or publicist, it has been more of a small town, home team effort. We still have hopes for this bittersweet, quirky tale.
Thank you to the people who paid the full price of $3.99 for the e-book download from Smashwords. Thank you to the people who took advantage of the coupon offers for free copies. You all went through the pain of creating an account with Smashwords. The way I see it, you also opened up your e-shelves to a world of promising indie authors. Thank you for making the effort. As of September 8, 2012 Flo has decided to allow potential readers to set the purchase price, starting at the Smashwords recommended minimum of 99 cents. Thank you to Smashwords for enabling a world of indies and satisfying my tree hugging sentimentality. Still not sure?
