BWL Canadian Historical Brides: Enjoying Holiday Lights with Brides of Banff Springs author Victoria Chatham

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Enjoying Holiday Lights with Brides of Banff Springs author Victoria Chatham

BWL publisher Jude Pittman had the pleasure of hosting Victoria Chatham Friday evening. A really fun evening discussing the Brides series and some of the fascinating research Victoria did for her Brides of Banff Spring story. Victoria's book is the first in this series that aims to bring Canadian history to life through the use of fictional characters to represent the men and women who built their lives together during the founding years of this great country.

Dinner and conversation were followed by a trip out on a very cold but fun night to view the fabulous light display held each holiday season in Books We Love's home city of Airdrie.

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2018 Blog Themes

JAN: Writing Resolutions

It's that time of year again - time to reflect on the year that has passed and to plan for the year ahead. What writing resolutions do the Bride authors have for 2018?

FEB: In the name of love

What is the craziest, weirdest, funniest, most oddball things the Brides authors have heard of being done in the name of love?

MARCH: Companions

Many authors have companions - both human and furry - who champion them, encourage them, sleep on their keyboards when they are trying to write, etc.

APRIL: Spring

What the best, and worst, part about spring? Do our authors garden? Find out this month.

MAY: If I knew then ...

We all look back ans say to ourselves "If I knew then what I know now" ... but authors have a special version of it. What would our authors tell their earlier selves about the art of writing, promotion, etc.

JUNE: I Remember When ...

This June we return to a past theme - from last June. It was too good not to return again for another set of memories. This post can be whatever the authors wants to to be. Fond memories, waxing nostalgia.

JULY: Vacations

July is often a time for vacations in the Northern Hemisphere. School is out, the weather is nice. So where do our authors go or suggest going?

AUG: Why Historical Fiction?

Let's face it - with all of the details that need to be exact, writing historical fiction can be challenging. So why do it? Read each authors response.

SEPT: Back in Time

If a time machine were invented today, when would you want to visit and why?

OCT: Surprise!

Researching anything can lead to some surprising facts. This month, the brides authors share a surprising fact (or more) they came across while researching their Providence.

NOV: Here Comes The Bride

Each of these books features in some way a bride. This month, the authors share their favorite wedding memories - from their own wedding, or someone elses.

DEC: Traditions

Each family has their own traditions, many that focus around the holidays. Read what some of the authors' traditions are. (Not all posts will be holiday themed!)

2017 Blog Themes

JAN: The Beauty of Canada

Take a virtual tour of the splendors of Canada through the eyes of each authors.

FEB: Who's the bride?

Our authors will be introducing the brides from their books and telling you a little bit about their story. Warning: may involve teasers, but never spoilers.

MARCH: Facing Challenges

Writing historical and/or non-fiction can be a challenge. Read about each author's struggles as they work to bring their stories to life.

APRIL: Plotting

Writing any story can lead to a need to keep track of details, but when you are dealing with a historical setting, the details pile up. Read about the strategies each author uses for keeping track of details and writing their story. Are they a post-it note person? Do they create book bibles they follow faithfully? Are they pantsers, or careful and meticulous outliners? Read April posts to find out.

MAY: A Day in the Life

Let's face it, being an author is glamorous and thrilling (ok, maybe not). So let's take a look into a typical day in the life of these authors - do they work a day job and then spend a few hours each evening flesh out a scene in their latest WIP? Maybe they are retired and write as the mood takes them. You will have to check each post to find out.

JUNE: I Remember When ...

This post can be whatever the authors wants to to be. Fond memories, waxing nostalgia,

JULY: The Story Arc

How do each of the authors decide what the story arc will be for each story ...

AUG: Casting Your Characters

If each Canadian Historical Bride book were made into a movie, just who would our authors pick to play their characters?

SEPT: I'd Like to Thank ...

One thing that most authors are intimately aware of is how many people make it possible for stories to come alive. While writing is a solitary process, those that provide support for the authors are crucial. Let's see who each author has supporting them ...

OCT: The Haunting

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, some of the stories are fascinating. This month the CHB authors will share some of their favorite 'haunted' locals in Canada.

NOV: Virtual Potluck

The holiday season is upon us. If you're looking for something new to try in the kitchen this holiday season, the CHB authors are sharing their favorite recipes.

DEC: One Thing I Would Change

What would each CHB author change if they could redo one thing over again? Would it be a story line they would write differently? Maybe they would buy a different house, or move to a different part of the world, or accept a job offer. We all have things that we would change if we could ... let's see what the CHB authors come up with.

2018 Blog Themes

JAN: Writing Resolutions

It's that time of year again - time to reflect on the year that has passed and to plan for the year ahead. What writing resolutions do the Bride authors have for 2018?

FEB: In the name of love

What is the craziest, weirdest, funniest, most oddball things the Brides authors have heard of being done in the name of love?

MARCH: Companions

Many authors have companions - both human and furry - who champion them, encourage them, sleep on their keyboards when they are trying to write, etc.

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

Enjoying Holiday Lights with Brides of Banff Springs author Victoria Chatham

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