Category: books

Book Launch and Tea

I’m excited to announce that I’m heading back to my home province of Saskatchewan for not one, but two book launches of Tales from the 44 Trail! The first will be where it all started – in Yellow Creek. Join me for a book reading, sharing of memories and a few laughs in the Silver Halos room of the former school on Sunday, June 2nd starting at 1PM.

The second launch will take place in Saskatoon at the Refinery Arts & Spirit Centre, 609 Dufferin Ave. on Wednesday, June 5th starting at 7PM. Do NOT come early as a Zoomba class will be in full swing upstairs until 7 – that is, unless you enjoy loud music. My event will take place downstairs and will be much more subdued.

If you’ve already purchased my book, many thanks! Come anyway and say hello. I’ll be happy to autograph the book for you. And if you know someone who might be interested in attending either or both events, pass on an invite to them.

I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

September Book Launch

E-book launches on September 8, 2023.

Yes, that’s little me on the book cover of my newest memoir! And my childhood home still stands (just barely) in those trees in the background image behind me. A brief summary of the book is as follows:

“Imagine growing up in the middle of nowhere in rural Saskatchewan, Canada with no electricity, no running water, no car and no telephone. No problem for prairie-born and raised Irene Pylypec. For siblings Irene and Bobby, their small, 160-acre, self-sustaining farm, located four miles from the village of Yellow Creek, is the centre of their universe. From searching for tadpoles in one of many sloughs to playing hockey with frozen horse turds, there’s always something for these two to do. That is, after all the chores are done, of course.

In this memoir, the author shares sometimes poignant, but mostly humorous tales of life on a 1960s prairie farm. From her earliest memories as a three-year-old to her senior year in high school, Irene entertains the reader with her many adventures and misadventures.”

The digital version of my newest memoir launches on September 8th. The paperback will launch shortly afterwards. I’m working with a designer in creating the final cover, so I’m hoping he will provide it sooner rather than later. If you can’t wait to read my story, you can pre-order the e-book from Amazon TODAY! On September 8th, it will appear on your Kindle, just like that. It’s magic!

Free Book Giveaway

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Here’s what you can win. The book only (not the props)!

This Sunday, September 18th, I will be giving away TWO FREE copies of my most recent memoir, An English Teacher in Mexico.

For your chance to win, all you have to do is ask me a question or two. That’s right! I will be in the hotseat ALL DAY to answer your questions, starting at 11:00am MDT. If you are not yet a member of the fabulous Facebook group, We Love Memoirs, who are promoting this Spotlight Sunday event, be sure to join today so you can participate. You’ll be glad you did.

Take some TIME OUT Sunday.

Hey folks! What are you doing this Sunday? I know what I’ll be doing. This Sunday, March 21, 2021, I will be available ALL DAY for an online chat on the friendliest group on Facebook, WeLoveMemoirs. Why don’t you take some time out and join me in some scintillating conversation?

Time travel with me to 1970s London. If you read my memoir, A Squatter in London but want to know more about my adventures, here’s your chance. Are you wondering what everyday life was like as a squatter? Are you a child of the 70s and want to reminisce about the good ole days? Do you have questions about the writing process? And is David Bowie somehow part of the story?

Here’s your chance to put me on the hotseat. You may ask me anything you like. But if you love to read memoirs and are not a member of the fabulous, most friendliest group on Facebook, We love Memoirs, you’re out of luck. Just kidding. Here’s the link to join the chat.

Bookmark the date: Sunday, March 21, 2021. Get your questions ready and join the conversation. Make your Sunday a Fun Day! I look forward to hearing from you!