Travels in a Blue Chair: Alaska to Zambia, Ushuaia to Uluru

A disabled adventurer backpacks the world - alone!! This book makes a great holiday gift or corporate prize! See my TV interviews... http://www.youtube.com/user/bluechairwalt








Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Michael Ignatieff enjoyed "Travels in a Blue Chair"



Last night I attended the "Party in the Park" in Mimico. It was a great night to get out and enjoy the weather, meet other authors and see all the families together.

It was also a chance to sign some books and meet some people who have enjoyed "Travels in a Blue Chair", over the last few months.

Our M.P. for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Michael Ignatieff was in attendance. He is also the Liberal Party leader, an author, and possibly the next Prime Minister of Canada?

Michael saw me and yelled over "Walt!", he then came over to shake my hand and tell me how much he enjoyed reading my book!

Apparently his copy of "Travels in a Blue Chair" is now in Stornaway, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition.

Always great to meet up with another author!!

Monday, June 22, 2009

Party in the Park - now at John English School

Due to the garbage strike the park will be closed, so the organisers have made alternative arrangements to hold the event at John English School.

John English School is located centrally in Mimico very close to the Mimico Memorial Park. The school is bordered by George Street and Mimico Ave.

Access to back of school field is off the north end of Central Street and off Mimico Ave.

See you there tomorrow afternoon!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Tuesday, June 23rd 5-8pm @ Mimico: Party in the Park

Once again this year, I will be appearing at the Party in the Park in Mimico on Tuesday, June 23

The event was quite successful last year despite the weather being quite thundery...it will be held at Mimico Memorial Park (bordered by Hillside, Central and George Streets).

I hope to see you there and sign a copy of "Travels in a Blue Chair", just for you!!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Toronto Reference Library.

I attended the Small Press Book Fair on the weekend at the Toronto Reference Library at Yonge and Bloor. It was an interesting experience, as there really weren't that many publishers in attendance, and there were lots of craft oriented groups.

I was able to sign 3 copies of "Travels in a Blue Chair". One was for a Kiwi just as the Fair opened, then I spoke to lots of interested people over the next 6 hours and then signed another two copies just near the end of the event.

It was nice to be able to participate, and many thanks to Terry for helping me to set up early in the morning and to Sue for dropping by near the end to help me pack up.

I know that those who received their copies will enjoy the stories!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Etobicoke South blog: www.etobicokesouth.com

Many thanks to Leigh who writes the Etobicoke South blog about all things in Toronto's great west end!

Leigh has graciously included "Travels in a Blue Chair" on her site. Here is a link to the item...

http://www.etobicokesouth.com/2009/06/author-of-travels-in-blue-chair-talks.html

If you live in the west end or are coming up to Toronto in the near future, please bookmark her great site , for all the info you need on where to eat and what to do...

Many thanks and hopefully we will meet up later this month at the Mimico event!

Monday, June 8, 2009

June book signings - one this Saturday!

I have lived along the lake shore here in S. Etobicoke for the better part of the last 25 years.

One of the greatest pleasures I am lucky enough to enjoy is the Col. Sam Smith Park, just below the Humber College's Lake Shore Campus at the foot of Kipling Avenue.

Each time I wheel through the many different natural settings, I am reminded of some of the spectacular wild settings I have backpacked all over the world. There may not be any zebras, penguins, or koalas in New Toronto, but a glimpse of the beavers, mink, coyotes, swallows or night herons resident in the wetland makes me realise that I do not always need to go half way around the world to enjoy the same thrills that tourists to our town have on offer right here.

I will be signing books at two local events this month, starting this Saturday morning...

Saturday, June 13 9am-5pm
at the Toronto Reference Library's Small Press Group Book Fair
789 Yonge St, Toronto

and,

Tuesday, June 23 5.30-8:30pm
Mimico's Party in the Park,
Mimico Memorial Park (bordered by Hillside, Central and George Streets)

I look forward to meeting you there!

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Odds and sods...

I haven't heard back from John Derringer at Q-107, so not sure why he contacted me in the first place? It is a puzzle.

Also having a hard time connecting with EtobiGO for the Q and A that they had mentioned doing thru our NING web-ring for people living here in the west end of Toronto.

I have finally lined up some assistance for the Toronto Small Press Group Book Fair on Sat. June 13th 9am-5pm. My buddy Terry is going to help me get the books from my car to the table and then my friend Sue wants to stop by and bring me some lunch!! Yay. Really looking forward to the event.

Also some other events are coming together for later in the summer, but I don't want to let the cat out of the bag just yet. The weather here is shaping up to be another cool summer, so let's hope it heats up shortly!