by Laurie Ness Gordon | Jan 12, 2015 | The Medal, Writing |
I got a phone call this morning from a stranger. She introduced herself as Ina. She had just finished reading The Medal, a Christmas gift from her grand-daughter. She told me how much she enjoyed the book, and asked me a question about the acknowledgments. She had...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Jan 9, 2015 | Writing |
Canadian political assassination, a flamboyant Prime Minister, controversy and responsibility in government. Last night had them all. Gordon Henderson, Roy MacSkimming, and members of the SALON Acting Company presented a night of historical fiction at the Kingston...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Jan 3, 2015 | Writing |
In 2012 and 2013 my dear friends Jo and John died. They were 94 and 98 respectively. A few years earlier, I had interviewed them about their lives. The recordings were intended to be used as part of a project that would feature Cheryl-Ann Webster’s artistic...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Dec 22, 2014 | The Medal, Writing |
Sgt James Locke got quite a surprise this morning when he walked into the conference room of his Ontario Provincial Police detachment. Not only were his colleagues there, but his wife and daughters had also come to see him feted. The surprise gathering was organized...
by Laurie Ness Gordon | Nov 23, 2014 | The Medal, Writing |
Yesterday’s Book Launch of my debut novel, The Medal, was fabulous! We expected 40-50 people. Seventy showed up. I was thrilled that so many came to help me celebrate. Thank you all. After half an hour of chatting and enjoying the refreshments, I spoke about my...
