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JUST WRITE LOCAL AUTHORS PEN NEW BOOKS A red little bird inspires Joanna Malcolm Local artist Joanna Malcolm’s debut book, A Red Bird Told Me, is literally flying off the shelves. “It’s exceeded even my expectations,” she says. The book, written and illustrated by the Nestleton artist, tells the story of a girl named Ruby who learns valuable life lessons from a red bird that she sees on her walks in the forest. Taking her inspiration from local wild life, colourful birds, animals, plants and people - Ruby’s lessons are meant to help everyone, both young and old, find their own path on the road of life. You may purchase Joanna’s book at her upcoming Christmas show November 23, 24, 25, 30 and Decem- ber 1, 2 at Studio by the Green, Nestleton, or by texting or calling Joanna at 905-213-4922. It will also be avai- labe at Meta4 in Port Perry until Christmas. She is happy to sign and dedicate, A Red Bird Told Me, to that special someone in time for Christmas. Lynn Campbell offers tips for selling and staging your home Focus on Scugog writer, Lynn Campbell, can add “author” to her credits, as she has recently published a new novel entitled Journal of a House Sale: Buy My House, Please! The story is a comical accounting of real estate misadventures, based on her family’s recent move back to the area. The book offers ideas for home staging and selling, and a lot of laughs. The character of “The Man” is based on Lynn’s hus- band Walter Campbell. Their graphic artist daughter, Vanessa Campbell, did the formatting and cover art. Get your signed copy at Books Galore, Port Perry; Blue Heron Books, Uxbridge; The Dark Horse Gallery, Sunderland or call Lynn at 705-357-0133. ‘11.NOVEMBER.S6 final indd 31 Brad os ‘Born to be Brad’ Brad’s book is part style guide, part memoir, and full of inspiration Includes a recount of his childhood in Port Perry. Bill Minors Books Galore and More 905-985-8645 KAREN FAICHNEY 15 years experience and introducing STEVE LOVISA Steve brings years of experience and is esPecielly excited to be part of a brand *new* menu. SAMPLES FROM OUR NEW MENU AS OF NOVEMBER 1 + CHICKEN KORMA chicken and aromatic vegetables braised in a sweet coconut and yogurt curry with steamed rice and grilled naan bread + CEDAR PLANK SALMON fresh Atlantic salmon roasted over cedar, basted with a lemon-shallot butter served over sautéed vegetables and steamed long grain and wild rice .» Plus many more and some of our old favourites remain as well!!! QUR 905-985-2775 www.jesterscourt.ca 175 Perry St., Port Perry 279 Queen St., Port Perry FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2012 31 12-10-22 9:30 AM