Canadian Author & Artist - MLHolton
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Who knew that 2020 – a red-letter year that once held so much promise - would prove so challenging?
Out of necessity, we’ve all become monks as we isolate away from our loved ones.
Many
try to communicate through screens and cell technology, but clearly,
it’s not the same. We want to embrace the warmth of family and friends.
We want to be able to see them with our own eyes and just be with them
in ‘real time’.
If
there is any consolation, this ‘alone time’ has forced us to reflect on
what really sustains us. Many are aware of a massive psychic shift
happening on many fronts.-- What are we wiling to give up now to live better later?
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At this end, I continue on with my work -
Many of you have asked when an audio version of my last novel, TRILLIUM*. would be available. With luck, SOON! The wonderful local actor, Jens Hansen, has long been my preferred narrator for this story. We are about half way through now. You are in for a real treat!
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It really is so very gratifying that my tale of Canadian manners and
mores continues to accrue positive reviews from as far afield as
Australia, Montana, the Yukon and the coastal shores of Ireland - "epic" - a "thoroughly enjoyable read!" - "Powerful page-turner!" - and my all-time favourite - "Magificent!"
Seriously, it is very gratifying when others deeply enjoy a family-centric story.
So, what's it about?
 TRILLIUM starts in 1756
when young Tom Hartford, a British foot soldier of George II, crosses
over the mighty Niagara River. The evolving tale focuses on three very
distinct families who arrive, strive and interlock over desires for
land, lust and loot within the wine-making region of Niagara in southern
Ontario, Canada. - It all ends with a bang 250 years later, in 2001 - WHY then? Find out ... :)
Otherwise, in isolation, I have compiled a fun musical #playlist to compliment the changing social landscape as it churns thorough-out the historical periods depicted in TRILLIUM.
Travel back in time through two World Wars. - Trip down memory lane through the rock'n'roll 50s & the hippie-dippy 60s!
Tune in to 380+ tunes - or 20+ HOURS - of listening pleasure.
(You might want to Bookmark the site!)
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 I must also take a moment to thank many of you for your thought-filled book reviews - especially on Amazon CA and Amazon COM, and on dedicated readers' primary book site, Goodreads.
Your kind words help. A lot.
If you haven’t already done so, please add your two cents to the sites above. It means the world to me to have your support.
... Meanwhile, older projects continue on ...
An unexpected 5-star review of my second novel, THE GILDED BEAVER (winner of the Hamilton Literary Awards in 1999),
was a delightful surprise! On the strength of it, I have decided to
transform that older novel into an updated e-book. I’m working on that
now and should have it ready for you by the fall. - If you like Canadian stories with plot twists, this one will be for you!
 Tangentially, my 2014 short story, THE FROZEN GOOSE (now adapted into a short 25 minute film) has just been picked up by renowned voice actress, Jacqueline Belle.
From
her studio in Manitoba, she recorded and broadcast it on Youtube.
Listen-in to her 13 minute wonderful & unique style of story-telling
here.
As artists, we are helping each other out.
Overall, 2020 - an annus horribilis is there ever was one - is proving to be a very unsettling and tough year - especially for those of us who live on the fringes - but we WILL get through it!
 With faith and fortitude, this imposed 'slow lifestyle' will reset how we choose to live on this amazing and life sustaining planet.
In the short term, please do pass along TRILLIUM to those you think would enjoy a good spring or summer read. (Why not send the e-book version as a gift to a loved one in isolation? --- Know that helping them, helps me too.)
Stay Safe, Stay Strong and Stay Healthy!
With warm regards,
Margaret Lindsay Holton
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