Autumn’s Awakening: A Season of Creative Renewal
The beauty of autumn and the fall of leaves brings an awakening and spiritual rebirth to nature. Take in this beauty from your personal sanctuary—your heart’s divine space for dreams.
Welcome to my monthly journal, where I share five points of interest that keep me involved, busy, smiling, and writing. This month, we explore festivals, literary events, music, and the magic of seasonal transitions.
1. Featured Events: Art & Literature Festivals
Creemore Arts Festival as per the featured photo.
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 4-5, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Main Street, Creemore, Ontario
I’m thrilled to be one of the featured artists sharing space on the front porch of a century home. Follow my posters to find my exact location! All my beloved characters will be “on hand” or at least the books featuring them will be.
“Special festival pricing on all books, plus personalized signing available!”
CollingWord Literary Festival
When: October 18-19, 2025
Where: Collingwood Public Library, Collingwood, Ontario
This exciting literary festival brings together authors from across the region. All guest authors participated in pre-event interviews—you can find mine with Patricia featured on the festival website and here.
Full schedule: [www.collingword.com/schedule.htm]
2. Diving into Audiobook Production
Following numerous reader suggestions, I’ve embarked on transforming my children’s chapter books into audiobooks. What seemed like a simple matter of reading aloud has revealed itself to be a complex and multifaceted craft.
Creating quality audiobooks requires wearing multiple hats:
– Narrator – bringing characters to life through voice
– Producer – managing the overall project vision
– Sound technician – ensuring professional audio quality
I’ve enrolled in ACX University through Audiobook Creation Exchange to master these skills properly. My first project will be Scratchy the Squirrel: A Time for Friends, the inaugural book in my Blue Mountain Series.
3. River Adventures: Three Waterways Explored
This month’s paddling adventures took me to three magnificent local rivers:
– Beaver River
– Saugeen River
– Sydenham River
Each expedition lasted approximately four hours, with upstream paddling providing an excellent workout against moderate to strong currents. The highlight of each journey? Swimming au naturel in these pristine waters—truly connecting with nature in its purest form.
Musical Celebrations: Jazz Legends Honored
Two incredible concerts are commanding my attention this October:
Friday, October 10, 2025
A Tribute to John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme
60th Anniversary Concert
Featuring: Isaiah Collier (Saxophones), Chris Pruden (Piano), George Koller (Bass), Mark Hundevad (Drums)
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Weather Report Tribute Night
With Special Guest Tony Zawinul
Featuring: Isaiah Collier (Saxophones), Rich Brown (Bass), Chris Pruden (Piano), Mark Kelso (Drums), Juan Carlos Medrano (Percussion)
5. Holiday Craft Markets & Gift-Giving Season
As the gift-giving season approaches, I’m preparing for several craft market appearances:
Confirmed Event
Collingwood Leisure Time Craft Market
Date: November 22, 2025
I’ve also donated a copy of Life on the Beaver River to their auction table.
Potential Events
– Link Winter Market – Sutton, Ontario
Know of other events seeking book vendors? Please reach out—I’d love to connect with more communities!
Patreon Exclusive Content
My Patreon members can look forward to another free children’s story this month. These short tales are designed to inspire reading and writing—or at minimum, provide peaceful bedtime stories for little ones.
Thank you for reading! I look forward to seeing you at upcoming events or connecting through next month’s journal.
If you know someone who might enjoy these tales of nature and creativity, please share this newsletter with them. Don’t forget to explore my latest release in the Blue Mountains series: Life on the Beaver River.
Until next month’s adventures…
Be well, stay safe, and keep reading and writing.
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Until our paths cross again…