News and media

NEWS, REVIEWS, & RECOGNITION
The King of Sandon is a finalist for the Foreword Indies, in the category of Biography (Adult Nonfiction). See the list of august competitors here. These awards recognize the best in independent publishing and are presented by Foreword reviews. Winners will be announced in June.

UPCOMING APPEARANCES

Learning in Retirement (via Zoom), Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. (membership required)
Gem Theatre, 257 Market Ave., Grand Forks, Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. (admission by donation)
Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, Nature House, Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. (admission by donation)

MEDIA

Click here for the news release announcing the book’s arrival.

Click here to see photos from the official launch on Oct. 4 at the Silvery Slocan Museum in New Denver!

Click here to read a story by Corrina Mae of the Valley Voice about the book and the launch (page 23).

Click here for an account of the launch in the UpDraft (page 5).

Click here to read a story by Bill Metcalfe of the Nelson Star about the book and the launch.

Click here to read an excerpt in The Tyee.

Click here to listen to an interview I did about the book with Chris Walker on CBC Daybreak.

Click here to see photos of the Nelson launch at the Capitol Theatre on Jan. 13, 2026.

Click here to listen to an interview I did with my distinguished colleague Wayne Kelly of Summit FM.