Monday, August 11, 2008

BOOK SIGNINGS - PINECREST & RIDEAU CHAPTERS


Come down and gab about the places you've been and the places that you want to go. I'll have some pictures of some of my favourite places to further get your travel juices flowing.

...Oh yeah, I'll be signing some books as well!

WHEN: September 26th - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
WHERE: PINECREST CHAPTERS (OTTAWA)

WHEN: October 4th, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
WHERE: RIDEAU CHAPTERS (OTTAWA)


Looking forward to seeing you!

Matty


http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/home/



The WORD ON THE STREET Book and Magazine Festival

I'll be at Canada's BIGGEST book festival to sign some books, talk about the world of travelling and hopefully get some ideas as to where I should go next! See you there!

When: September 28th - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Where: Queen's Park, Toronto

All events to the Word on the Street are FREE!

http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/toronto/home.asp

Sunday, August 10, 2008

The OTTAWA CITIZEN'S REVIEW

Katie Daubs' review of "Through Travel and Error: Confessions of an Asylum-Seeking Canadian". Ottawa Citizen - Aug. 9, 2008

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/features/great_getaways/story.html?id=b356f687-d431-4c3a-97ec-968440ee78cf

Friday, August 8, 2008

The Hitchhikers Guide to Southern Africa

For a fantastically diverse and unique look at some of the beauties, hidden gems and wonders of South and Southern Africa, check out "The Hitchhikers Guide to Southern Africa".

http://www.theguide.org.za/

Anybody heading to this part of the world would benefit from checking out this site! These guys 'get it'.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

UPCOMING EVENTS AND APPEARANCES

If you are looking for something to do this fall (and you will be in the Ottawa area), I ve scheduled readings at a few libraries in the area. I'll read some of my favorite sections from "Through Travel and Error" and will answer questions and engage in discussions about the world of travel afterwards. In interested, signed copies will be available for $25.

Sep 16, 2008 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Ottawa Public Library - CARLINGWOOD BRANCH
Sep 23, 2008 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Ottawa Public Library - NEPEAN CENTREPOINTE BRANCH
Dec 11, 2008 - 7:00 - 8:30 PM - Ottawa Public Library - MAIN BRANCH - METCALFE ST.

I'll be sure to remind you as the dates get closer. Enjoy the rest of the summer.