I love Hot Apple Cider #1.
If you haven't had the privilege of reading this distinctly Canadian book yet, why not take a little trip downtown and buy a copy from your local bookstore this weekend? Nudge...nudge...
If you haven't had the privilege of reading this distinctly Canadian book yet, why not take a little trip downtown and buy a copy from your local bookstore this weekend? Nudge...nudge... I am privileged to say that I know the majority of the Canadian authors whose work appears in this lovely volume. It is somewhat akin to the Chicken Soup Series books but it's typically Northern content is absolutely heart-warming.
I was intending to submit a story and climb aboard when this book was being readied for publication, but circumstances prevented me from doing so. Perhaps when #2 is in the making.
When I was going through my cancer journey last year, in lieu of flowers, Nancy Lindquist sent me some copies of Hot Apple Cider and encouraged me to pass them out to people I encountered and who I felt led to share them with. I had so many angels in my midst and was able to give them out for many different reasons.
There was Casey, my favourite ultrasound technician who initially found the tumours. I visited her numerous times after that for more tests and she came a wonderfully encouraging part of my health care team. As I lay on her stretcher, we had some good conversations about books and the like. So I thought it most fitting for Casey to be my first angel to receive a copy of Hot Apple Cider. Then there was the private nurse's aid who took her turn on the shift caring for the elderly patient next to me following my surgery. She shared some shocking stories with me and for some reason opened up about the abusive life she had lived. We had a wonderful spiritually uplifting conversation and when I handed her the book she wept and told me that no one had ever given her a book in her life before.
A mother of one of my students cared for me like a mother, preparing meals and surprises not just once but at least half a dozen times a month. And when the laundry basket full of dinner arrived, there would not be a casserole. We feasted on spareribs, roasts, chicken and more. She received a book and savoured it in small bites, digesting and sharing with me some of her responses to the stories.
And there were more. I think I received 6 or 8 books. I was so blessed and grateful that I was sent some copies of Hot Apple Cider and was proud to pass on this beautiful collection of heartwarming stories written by Canadians.
I am so thrilled with this wonderful ground breaking book - a collection of stories written by Canadians who are Christian, that I had some magnetic car signs made up. I'm loving mine. Do you like it? Happy Reading.
Hi Glynis,
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you're "back in the saddle" with writing.
I love this post. As a financial contributor to HAC I, too, had a number of books to share. But I made a silly mistake. I gave them ALL away and forgot to keep one for myself! Silly me :)
But, no worries, I've got my own cherished copy once again (and it's staying on my bookshelf!)
Wonderful post, Glynis. Great to see how Hot Apple Cider has blessed so many people through you.
ReplyDeleteI must say, this is the FIRST time I ever have seen a book promoted on the side of a car! How creative! It's like the big ads people with big budgets buy for the side of a big bus. Very cool. Maybe your low-cost marketing idea will catch on with lots of other Canadian writers who are Christian. Bravo, and glad to see you back in the saddle.
I enjoyed Hot Apple Cider very much and mentioned it in a blog post last September. It not only showcases writing talent, but also the breadth of experience in Canadian writers. It took me to many parts of the world, as I recall.
ReplyDeleteThe format was perfect for me. At the time, we had just received a cancer diagnosis in the family and I was, of course, too distracted to focus my thoughts on much. They just swirled and swirled. But the length of the HAC chapters was just right. Each one was like a little mental vacation. I think it's a super "comfort" gift.
Marilyn in OH
Love that sign, Glynis! Tell us more about how to make such a thing.
ReplyDeleteHi Glynis- love the sign and the post. I'm so pleased to have been part of HAC. :)Marcia
ReplyDeleteAs a newbie to TWG, I couldn't figure out why everyone wanted to 'HAC!'
ReplyDeleteI finally figured it out and HAC is a great Canadian read. However, now you should be reading it because if you don't, you'll be the only one in the world who hasn't.
Brenda Wood