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Took You So Long

April 8, 2022UncategorizedCindy

Debut Contemporary Literary Short Story Collection by C. I. Matthews In 7 weeks my short story collection will be released. Since early April Stephanie Small, the editor at The Porcupine’s Quill, hasRead More…

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Cindy I. Matthews

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Huge shout out to Robin Zettel who with her committee organized a wonderful 125th anniversary bash of Victoria Jubilee Hall, Walkerton, Ontario. Bravo! Thanks Jennifer Frankum for the lovely support today and the great photos. Here’s one of me talking about my writing process. ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

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New events added when bookings are confirmed. Mark your calendars. Book events about TOOK YOU SO LONG. Noon - 2:00 on October 12—Retired Teachers of Ontario luncheon, Welcome to Freedom and 50th Anniversary of District 10—Owen Sound LegionBruce County Library:3 p.m. October 20—Walkerton Library1:00-2:30 December 9–Chesley LibraryRotary Club of Walkerton:7 p.m. Feb 2, 2023–Legion (tentative booking)Book Stores:An event is in the planning stages for a venue in Waterloo in partnership with Words Worth Books. Stay tuned.Multi-author event:6-9 p.m. November 1, 2022—The Staircase Theatre,27 Dundurn St N, Hamilton, ONPast events:2-4 on September 17—Victoria Jubilee Hall, Walkerton—reading and book signing ... See MoreSee Less

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Around back to school time I start reflecting on changing the page on the calendar to September which brings me to this:Painterly Cindy and More has her desk and wall 2023 calendars ready!Art theme: Abstract Art Mixed-media$18- for wall $22- for wallPrices include shipping/taxes. PM some orders , please. E-transfer preferred to cindymatthews1957@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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An update on the online orders of Took You So Long. From my editor:“It depends a bit on where they were pre-ordered from.“UTP (University of Toronto Press Distribution) has stock as of this past Friday, but haven't cleared backorders yet. “This means that pre-orders from UTP will (probably) be shipped this week.“Pre-orders from Amazon won't be shipped until Amazon receives stock from UTP, which may be early next week.“In either case, it will likely also be a few days in transit to readers after books have shipped.”Hope that helps. Cindy ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know that Took You So Long is available through UTP (University of Toronto Press)? Click below to learn more.There is also a digital version of the book available here: store.porcupinesquill.ca/took_you_so_long ... See MoreSee Less

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Took You So Long presents emotionally resonant stories about ultra-modern relationships and deeply flawed characters mired in the circumstances of their ever...

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Are you an aspiring writer! Last chance to register! ✏️✍️🖊EMBRACE YOUR WRITING! Workshop with local author Cindy Matthews.Are you someone who enjoys writing? Maybe you have written in the past but have felt blocked to start again? Join Cindy Matthews, local author of the debut short story collection Took You So Long, for ways to ignite your writing. The focus will be on creating short fiction but many of the strategies used will be applicable to memoir and creative nonfiction writing.When: Wednesday August 24Time: 1:00-4:00Where: sound+colour Gallery 316 Mill Drive, PaisleyCost: $60-Bring a pen and water bottle. Cindy Matthews will supply the paper.Registration through: travellingartlab@gmail.com#paisleyvillage #wheretheriversmeet #paisleyartbites #arranelderslie #artisticrivervillage #writingworkshop #fictionworkahop #learntowritefiction #brucecounty #explorethebruce ... See MoreSee Less

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Cindy I. Matthews

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Evidence of a happy reader of my just released collection TOOK YOU SO LONG. Thanks Jennifer. #stories #shortstories #debutcollection #canadian #canadianbook #published #canadianauthor #contemporary #writing #readers #readersofinstagram #tookyousolong ... See MoreSee Less

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Still some spaces left in the workshop I am running next week.Posted @withregram • @travelling.art.lab **ADULT WRITING CLASS IN PAILSEY**Ages 16+ at Sound+Colour Community HubDo you have a story to tell, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking to connect with other aspiring writers in your area? Join us on Wednesday, August 24th from 1-4PM with local author, Cindy Matthew's. We will explore creating short fiction through strategies used for writing memoirs and creative non-fiction. A crash-course for beginners and aspiring writers.For more details or to register, email travellingartlab@gmail.com See you there!@paisleyartscape @paisleyvillage @cindymatthews1957 ... See MoreSee Less

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Get your copies, friends. Took You So Long is now in print. Woot woot.Now in print! Get your copies of C. I. Matthews's debut short story collection, Took You So Long. porcupinesquill.ca/bookinfo6.php?index=371 ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for everyone’s interest in my book, TOOK YOU SO LONG, published by The Porcupine's Quill. Took You So LongC. I. MatthewsISBN 9780889844469Some of you have reached out to inquire how to acquire a copy. Here are your options:Contact the publisher directly to purchase your copy.pql@sentex.net or 519 833 9158ORStop by your local independent book shop. They will be more than happy to order you some copies. The ISBN number appears above.ORAmazon.ca / Chapters.IndigoOR In-person from me. Just reach out and we’ll arrange a time to meet up.ORIn-person at The Mill Pond Gallery Cargill. The rest of summer they are open Noon to 5 pm Th-Sun. Fall on Saturdays. Weeks leading up to Christmas, Fri-Sat.ORRequest that your local library purchases a copy for circulation. ... See MoreSee Less

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TOOK YOU SO LONG has been printed. Now to be bound, trimmed, sewn. Then in your hands. Woot!!#shortstory #debutcollection#debutbook#shortstories#tookyousolong ... See MoreSee Less

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This class is filling up! Don’t be disappointed by waiting. Sign up sooner than later to save your spot. Find your writing voice! ✏️✍️🖊Are you someone who enjoys writing? Maybe you have written in the past but have felt blocked to start again? Join Cindy Matthews, local author of the debut short story collection Took You So Long, published by Porcupine’s Quill, 2022, for ways to ignite your writing. The focus will be on creating short fiction but many of the strategies used will be applicable to memoir and creative nonfiction writing.When: Wednesday August 24Time: 1:00-4:00Where: sound+colour Gallery 316 Mill Drive, PaisleyCost: $60-Bring a pen and water bottle. Cindy Matthews will supply the paper.Registration through: travellingartlab@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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And that’s a wrap. Artists on the River vendors have packed up and left for the day. Thanks for the support (virtual and in-person). ‘Twas a great day.Huge shout-out to #paisleyartscape !! ... See MoreSee Less

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