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28Feb/18

Painting and Making Fine Art

February 28, 2018Cindy's artwork, NewsletterCindy

I have been painting with acrylic and adding other collage components. Most of all, I have been having fun making fine art. Any of the following are for sale. These are someRead More…

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    Upcoming book events for “Took You So Long” (Short Story Collection published by The Porcupine's Quill, August 2022) AND “The Roach Family and Other Stories” (Short Story collection forthcoming with DarkWinter Press, April 2024)2024:The Women's Probus of Pretty River, Collingwood, May 1, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Hanover Library Readings and Q & A using TOOK YOU SO LONG (Porcupine’s Quill,2022) and THE ROACH FAMILY and OTHER STORIES (forthcoming with DarkWinter Press, spring 2024).Also a short writing workshop will follow the book presentation on a separate date.May 25, 2024 ~ Riverside Reading Series, Paris, OntarioExact location and time TBDCompleted 2023 events:April 20, 10-11:30 (Zoom) RTOERO District 11 Book ClubMay 4, 6:30-7:30 (in-person) Walkerton Rotary Club meeting, LegionMay 25, noonish to early afternoon (in-person) RTOERO District 11 luncheon and entertainment, Golf’s KWJune 8, morning, KW Sunshine Probus group in-person presentationJune 18, 2 PM, Speaking Volumes Books, MarkdaleJune 28, 11:30, Zoom Event Sarah Selecky Writing SchoolJuly 8, Durham, Artsfest, Corner of Mill and Garafraxa (plein air sketching and books available)August 20, 10-2, Queen Street (outdoor) Market, Paisley, sales of TOOK YOU SO LONGAugust 26, 1-3, Writing Workshop, Mill Pond GallerySeptember 13, 1-2, Pike Bay Community Centre, Seniors’ Centres Without Walls event.September 20, 1:00, book club, Waterloo RegionSeptember 24, afternoon, Headwaters Arts Festival, Alton MillPlease register here:www.headwatersarts.org/fall-festival-authors-afternoon/?doing_wp_cron=1693154454.7321460247039794...September 26, 6:30-7:30 pm, Book Talk at New Hamburg LibraryTitle: Exploring Adversity — An Evening with Author, Cindy Matthewsrwlibrary.libnet.info/event/9082053September 30, 1-4, Writing Workshop, Durham Art Gallery. Register through the gallery.October 3, 2023, 7:00, two-author event, Novel Idea Bookstore, Kingston. Details: www.facebook.com/NovelIdeaBookstoreKingstonOctober 11th, 1-2, Pike Bay Community Centre, Seniors’ Centres Without Walls event.Bruce County Public Library event (at the Port Elgin Branch Library) “Read Local” event on Saturday November 4, 1 pm-3 pm. All local authors available. Informal atmosphere. Public welcome. Books will be available. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Tuesday … Kingston.*THIS TUESDAY!*Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at 7pm, be sure to join us here at Novel Idea for the Kingston launch of Cindy I. Matthews’ debut short story collection ‘Took You So Long,’ published by The Porcupine's Quill. Cindy will read from her book, and guest author Andrew Binks will read from new work of his own.‘Took You So Long’ will be available for purchase, and Cindy will be happy to sign your personal copy. Drop by and meet our authors and your fellow booklovers—AND enjoy complimentary refreshments! See you right here at Novel Idea in Downtown Kingston. ... See MoreSee Less

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    That’s a wrap in New Hamburg. Approximately 30 folks packed into the library. So many great questions and comments. Such a good time with book lovers, former colleagues, and friends from my Waterloo Region days. What a blast we had. Thanks to Brooke Giles for set up and moderating. ... See MoreSee Less

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    NEXT TUESDAY, Oct. 3rd at 7pm, be sure to join us here at Novel Idea for the Kingston launch of Cindy I. Matthews’ debut short story collection ‘Took You So Long,’ published by The Porcupine’s Quill. Cindy will read from her book, and guest author Andrew Binks will read from new work of his own.‘Took You So Long’ will be available for purchase, and Cindy will be happy to sign your personal copy. Drop by and meet our authors and your fellow booklovers—AND enjoy complimentary refreshments! See you right here at Novel Idea in downtown Kingston.Cindy I. Matthews. Andrew Binks. The Porcupine's Quill. Downtown Kingston. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Only 7 seats left for the New Hamburg library event Tuesday evening. Avoid disappointment by booking your seats. Free event. ... See MoreSee Less

    Exploring Adversity: An Evening with Author Cindy Matthews

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    This was the gorgeous setting at Alton Mill where Max Wallace and I participated in a moderated Q & A led by Wolf Raymer. Thank you to the Headwaters Art organizers for holding such a great event. ... See MoreSee Less

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    The Mill Pond Gallery and Eatery (Cargill, Ontario) ARE OPEN today. We’ve been blessed with superb weather on this eventful day when Gallery owners Kevin McKague AND Susan McKague celebrate their nuptials. Do stop by to wish them well. ❤️❤️❤️...#fineart #eats#celebration#cargillontario#artgallery#Bookstore ... See MoreSee Less

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    Upcoming book events for “Took You So Long” (Short Story Collection published by The Porcupine's Quill, August 2022) AND “The Roach Family and Other Stories” (Short Story collection forthcoming with DarkWinter Press, April 2024)2024:The Women's Probus of Pretty River, Collingwood, May 1, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Hanover Library Readings and Q & A using TOOK YOU SO LONG (Porcupine’s Quill,2022) and THE ROACH FAMILY and OTHER STORIES (forthcoming with DarkWinter Press, spring 2024).Also a short writing workshop will follow the book presentation on a separate date.May 25, 2024 ~ Riverside Reading Series, Paris, OntarioExact location and time TBDCompleted 2023 events:April 20, 10-11:30 (Zoom) RTOERO District 11 Book ClubMay 4, 6:30-7:30 (in-person) Walkerton Rotary Club meeting, LegionMay 25, noonish to early afternoon (in-person) RTOERO District 11 luncheon and entertainment, Golf’s KWJune 8, morning, KW Sunshine Probus group in-person presentationJune 18, 2 PM, Speaking Volumes Books, MarkdaleJune 28, 11:30, Zoom Event Sarah Selecky Writing SchoolJuly 8, Durham, Artsfest, Corner of Mill and Garafraxa (plein air sketching and books available)August 20, 10-2, Queen Street (outdoor) Market, Paisley, sales of TOOK YOU SO LONGAugust 26, 1-3, Writing Workshop, Mill Pond GallerySeptember 13, 1-2, Pike Bay Community Centre, Seniors’ Centres Without Walls event.September 20, 1:00, book club, Waterloo RegionSeptember 24, afternoon, Headwaters Arts Festival, Alton MillPlease register here:www.headwatersarts.org/fall-festival-authors-afternoon/?doing_wp_cron=1693154454.7321460247039794...September 26, 6:30-7:30 pm, Book Talk at New Hamburg LibraryTitle: Exploring Adversity — An Evening with Author, Cindy Matthewsrwlibrary.libnet.info/event/9082053September 30, 1-4, Writing Workshop, Durham Art Gallery. Register through the gallery.October 3, 2023, 7:00, two-author event, Novel Idea Bookstore, Kingston. Details: www.facebook.com/NovelIdeaBookstoreKingstonOctober 11th, 1-2, Pike Bay Community Centre, Seniors’ Centres Without Walls event.Bruce County Public Library event (at the Port Elgin Branch Library) “Read Local” event on Saturday November 4, 1 pm-3 pm. All local authors available. Informal atmosphere. Public welcome. Books will be available. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Cindy I. Matthews

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    Tuesday … Kingston.*THIS TUESDAY!*Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at 7pm, be sure to join us here at Novel Idea for the Kingston launch of Cindy I. Matthews’ debut short story collection ‘Took You So Long,’ published by The Porcupine's Quill. Cindy will read from her book, and guest author Andrew Binks will read from new work of his own.‘Took You So Long’ will be available for purchase, and Cindy will be happy to sign your personal copy. Drop by and meet our authors and your fellow booklovers—AND enjoy complimentary refreshments! See you right here at Novel Idea in Downtown Kingston. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Cindy I. Matthews

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    Join me for a fun writing workshop this weekend at the Durham Art Gallery. Register through the gallery. Details in the poster. ....#writingworkshop#durhamartgallery#writing#writers ... See MoreSee Less

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    Cindy I. Matthews

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    That’s a wrap in New Hamburg. Approximately 30 folks packed into the library. So many great questions and comments. Such a good time with book lovers, former colleagues, and friends from my Waterloo Region days. What a blast we had. Thanks to Brooke Giles for set up and moderating. ... See MoreSee Less

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    NEXT TUESDAY, Oct. 3rd at 7pm, be sure to join us here at Novel Idea for the Kingston launch of Cindy I. Matthews’ debut short story collection ‘Took You So Long,’ published by The Porcupine’s Quill. Cindy will read from her book, and guest author Andrew Binks will read from new work of his own.‘Took You So Long’ will be available for purchase, and Cindy will be happy to sign your personal copy. Drop by and meet our authors and your fellow booklovers—AND enjoy complimentary refreshments! See you right here at Novel Idea in downtown Kingston.Cindy I. Matthews. Andrew Binks. The Porcupine's Quill. Downtown Kingston. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Only 7 seats left for the New Hamburg library event Tuesday evening. Avoid disappointment by booking your seats. Free event. ... See MoreSee Less

    Exploring Adversity: An Evening with Author Cindy Matthews

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    Previous Wellesley and Wilmot Township resident, Cindy Matthews shares her newly published collection of short stories "Took You So Long," followed by a Q&A session.
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    Cindy I. Matthews

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    This was the gorgeous setting at Alton Mill where Max Wallace and I participated in a moderated Q & A led by Wolf Raymer. Thank you to the Headwaters Art organizers for holding such a great event. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Cindy I. Matthews

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    Today at The Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill we’re celebrating these two cuties, Kevin and Susan McKague. ❤️❤️❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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    The Mill Pond Gallery and Eatery (Cargill, Ontario) ARE OPEN today. We’ve been blessed with superb weather on this eventful day when Gallery owners Kevin McKague AND Susan McKague celebrate their nuptials. Do stop by to wish them well. ❤️❤️❤️...#fineart #eats#celebration#cargillontario#artgallery#Bookstore ... See MoreSee Less

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    Cindy I. Matthews

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    Upcoming book events for “Took You So Long” (Short Story Collection published by The Porcupine's Quill, August 2022) AND “The Roach Family and Other Stories” (Short Story collection forthcoming with DarkWinter Press, April 2024)2024:The Women's Probus of Pretty River, Collingwood, May 1, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ Hanover Library Readings and Q & A using TOOK YOU SO LONG (Porcupine’s Quill,2022) and THE ROACH FAMILY and OTHER STORIES (forthcoming with DarkWinter Press, spring 2024).Also a short writing workshop will follow the book presentation on a separate date.May 25, 2024 ~ Riverside Reading Series, Paris, OntarioExact location and time TBDCompleted 2023 events:April 20, 10-11:30 (Zoom) RTOERO District 11 Book ClubMay 4, 6:30-7:30 (in-person) Walkerton Rotary Club meeting, LegionMay 25, noonish to early afternoon (in-person) RTOERO District 11 luncheon and entertainment, Golf’s KWJune 8, morning, KW Sunshine Probus group in-person presentationJune 18, 2 PM, Speaking Volumes Books, MarkdaleJune 28, 11:30, Zoom Event Sarah Selecky Writing SchoolJuly 8, Durham, Artsfest, Corner of Mill and Garafraxa (plein air sketching and books available)August 20, 10-2, Queen Street (outdoor) Market, Paisley, sales of TOOK YOU SO LONGAugust 26, 1-3, Writing Workshop, Mill Pond GallerySeptember 13, 1-2, Pike Bay Community Centre, Seniors’ Centres Without Walls event.September 20, 1:00, book club, Waterloo RegionSeptember 24, afternoon, Headwaters Arts Festival, Alton MillPlease register here:www.headwatersarts.org/fall-festival-authors-afternoon/?doing_wp_cron=1693154454.7321460247039794...September 26, 6:30-7:30 pm, Book Talk at New Hamburg LibraryTitle: Exploring Adversity — An Evening with Author, Cindy Matthewsrwlibrary.libnet.info/event/9082053September 30, 1-4, Writing Workshop, Durham Art Gallery. Register through the gallery.October 3, 2023, 7:00, two-author event, Novel Idea Bookstore, Kingston. Details: www.facebook.com/NovelIdeaBookstoreKingstonOctober 11th, 1-2, Pike Bay Community Centre, Seniors’ Centres Without Walls event.Bruce County Public Library event (at the Port Elgin Branch Library) “Read Local” event on Saturday November 4, 1 pm-3 pm. All local authors available. Informal atmosphere. Public welcome. Books will be available. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Tuesday … Kingston.*THIS TUESDAY!*Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at 7pm, be sure to join us here at Novel Idea for the Kingston launch of Cindy I. Matthews’ debut short story collection ‘Took You So Long,’ published by The Porcupine's Quill. Cindy will read from her book, and guest author Andrew Binks will read from new work of his own.‘Took You So Long’ will be available for purchase, and Cindy will be happy to sign your personal copy. Drop by and meet our authors and your fellow booklovers—AND enjoy complimentary refreshments! See you right here at Novel Idea in Downtown Kingston. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Don’t be shy! 1-4 pm Saturday September 30.We’ll be writing and writing and writing some more. ... See MoreSee Less
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    Join me for a fun writing workshop this weekend at the Durham Art Gallery. Register through the gallery. Details in the poster. ....#writingworkshop#durhamartgallery#writing#writers ... See MoreSee Less

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    That’s a wrap in New Hamburg. Approximately 30 folks packed into the library. So many great questions and comments. Such a good time with book lovers, former colleagues, and friends from my Waterloo Region days. What a blast we had. Thanks to Brooke Giles for set up and moderating. ... See MoreSee Less

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    NEXT TUESDAY, Oct. 3rd at 7pm, be sure to join us here at Novel Idea for the Kingston launch of Cindy I. Matthews’ debut short story collection ‘Took You So Long,’ published by The Porcupine’s Quill. Cindy will read from her book, and guest author Andrew Binks will read from new work of his own.‘Took You So Long’ will be available for purchase, and Cindy will be happy to sign your personal copy. Drop by and meet our authors and your fellow booklovers—AND enjoy complimentary refreshments! See you right here at Novel Idea in downtown Kingston.Cindy I. Matthews. Andrew Binks. The Porcupine's Quill. Downtown Kingston. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Only 7 seats left for the New Hamburg library event Tuesday evening. Avoid disappointment by booking your seats. Free event. ... See MoreSee Less

    Exploring Adversity: An Evening with Author Cindy Matthews

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    Previous Wellesley and Wilmot Township resident, Cindy Matthews shares her newly published collection of short stories "Took You So Long," followed by a Q&A session.
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    This was the gorgeous setting at Alton Mill where Max Wallace and I participated in a moderated Q & A led by Wolf Raymer. Thank you to the Headwaters Art organizers for holding such a great event. ... See MoreSee Less

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    And soon the music will begin. In Cargill. At the Mill Pond Gallery. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Today at The Mill Pond Gallery in Cargill we’re celebrating these two cuties, Kevin and Susan McKague. ❤️❤️❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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    The Mill Pond Gallery and Eatery (Cargill, Ontario) ARE OPEN today. We’ve been blessed with superb weather on this eventful day when Gallery owners Kevin McKague AND Susan McKague celebrate their nuptials. Do stop by to wish them well. ❤️❤️❤️...#fineart #eats#celebration#cargillontario#artgallery#Bookstore ... See MoreSee Less

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