Has Spring sprung?
March 19, 2018 |
Out here on the west coast, we tend to get started on our gardens early. In the last two weeks, I’ve seen crocuses, daffodils, and cherry blossoms!...
Summer Fun
August 28, 2017 |
Summer is almost over, but the kids aren’t back at school quite yet! Here are some titles to keep them occupied until September 5th! My Big Book...
True North strong and free!
July 28, 2017 |
We here at Ampersand have had a full month of July. When we weren’t out visiting accounts or reading our favourite new books in the sun, we’ve...
Summer Wedding!
July 24, 2017 |
Hi everyone! Guess what I did the other day! I GOT MARRIED! Yep, Peter and I tied the knot in front of about 60 of our closest...
Happy Pride Month!
June 19, 2017 |
I hope everyone is having an excellent Pride Month, with parades and fighting for equal rights for all LGBTQ+ peoples! In between all these events (check out...
Spring Has Sprung!
April 10, 2017 |
It’s officially Spring, and it’s about time! Holy cow, you guys, we’ve had a brutal winter out here in Vancouver. I always think spring seems like an excellent...
Sidney by the Sea
June 13, 2016 |
Hello from beautiful Sidney BC! I’m here with Lorna and Dani for the BC bookfair, and we’re enjoying our stay in lovely Sidney. It’s a lovely seaside...
Cake!
May 23, 2016 |
Oh hi all, and a happy Victoria Day to you! I’m celebrating by eating a delicious Victoria sponge, courtesy of Mary Berry and DK! Baking with Mary...
Calgary-bound
May 16, 2016 |
Hello hello! This week is my first trip to sell the fall list. I’m off to Calgary to visit a few accounts, and probably to eat something...
How was YOUR Authors for Indies day?
May 2, 2016 |
I had a great time, up at Book Warehouse on Main Street. It was a gorgeous day, I met some fun authors, and I picked up a...
Bookfair the Second!
February 15, 2016 |
Halifax was lovely (and oh! the lobsters!), but you know, seeing all the blossoms in Victoria might be even lovelier! Smiling booksellers on both coasts are...
Halifax
February 8, 2016 |
Just last week I was complaining about rain, but now I’m in Halifax, and you guys, the sun! I feel a little bit like a mole person,...
Tiki Time!
November 13, 2015 |
I was feeling a pretty uninspired to write my weekly blog post. The weather in Vancouver has been “meh” at best and absolutely soggy at worst. To...
Vacation!
September 21, 2015 |
Hello from the beautiful Okanagan! I’m hanging out with my sister this week, in her gorgeous new house on the lake. It’s not all sunshine and...
East Van Beer & Bike Crawl
August 17, 2015 |
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but Vancouver is overrun with microbreweries these days. This past weekend I hit the road on my trusty bike with some...
Weekend Fun
July 27, 2015 |
Guess what I did this weekend! Watching fireworks ON A BOAT! Just like this: Except with less T-Pain, sadly. -Ali
Festival Weekend!
July 20, 2015 |
This weekend was the 38th annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, so I was down at Jericho Beach Park ALL weekend, eating whale’s tails, listening to excellent music,...
Back in the Saddle!
June 15, 2015 |
Travelling season has begun again! This week it’s beautiful, sunny Kelowna for the BC Bookfair. At the very least I’m hoping for some delicious local wines, but...
Happy Victoria Day!
May 18, 2015 |
Enjoy your 2-4 of beer up at the cottage, eh? -Ali
Happy Long Weekend!
May 15, 2015 |
Happy Friday! The unofficial first weekend of summer is here and I hope you’re going to enjoy it to the hilt. I am heading off to my...