Up in Ontario Newsletter - Volume 2

A periodical email in support of the novel, Up in Ontario.

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Your author is James Sherrett
"I have enthusiasms."

This is Volume 2
The date is November 28, 2003

The book is Up in Ontario
The website is http://www.upinontario.com
The blog is http://www.upinontario.com/mt
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Up in Ontario newsletter - Volume 2

My brother always says, "If you can't win with reason, win with volume."

Here comes Volume 2.

As always, you have been subscribed to this newsletter as a result of requesting to be, or as a result of James Sherrett thinking that you would want to be subscribed. If you do not, please let me know by using the unsubscribe information or the contact information at the bottom of this issue.

I will be happy to set your information free.
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Upcoming Events

Two upcoming events to announce.

Vancouver - Thursday, Dec. 4

The Mayor's Annual Christmas Sale

The Mayor of Kitsilano, Nicole Milkovich, emailed to let me know that she has included Up in Ontario in her annual Christmas sale. Every year, she and a few creative friends get together to socialize, eat, drink, and sell their artisan wares.
Full story (with great invitation graphic): http://www.upinontario.com/mt/archives/000042.html

Winnipeg - Saturday, Dec. 13

A Book is Born

Friends and family are invited to come and celebrate the launch of James Sherrett's first novel, Up in Ontario. If you're in Winnipeg and interested in coming, or if you know someone in Winnipeg who might be interested, send me an email at james@upinontario.com and I'll provide the details.

Signed and unsigned copies of Up in Ontario will be available for sale at the door. Refreshments will be served. Readings from Up in Ontario will occur at the top of every hour.

"Come when you can, leave when you like."
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Up in Ontario: The Sightings

Toronto

My friend Craig Konyu wrote in the comments section of the Up in Ontario Blog that the novel we're all crazy about, Up in Ontario, has appeared in Toronto stores. Craig spotted Up in Ontario in the Pages bookstore (Queen West).

At the time of the sighting, Pages had 3 copies. When Craig left the store, they had 2. If you know anyone in the Toronto area (GTA), let them know they can pick up their copies of Up in Ontario at Pages.

As Craig says, "Congrats, again, James. She's a beaut!"

Winnipeg

Jeff Southam reports from Winnipeg that Up in Ontario is available at the McNallyRobinson bookstore (Grant Park). Jeff has a daughter who is 6 and a son who is 4 and reports, "James, I can't read this book to my kids you horn dog. Was your hair messed when you wrote this book?"

For full details on How To Order Up in Ontario, please visit the dedicated page at -
http://www.upinontario.com/book/
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Up in Ontario in Stores

Have you had a troubles getting Up in Ontario? Have you tried?

I've heard stories from friends about orders for Up in Ontario taking three weeks to come into book stores. If that timeline works for you, then super. If not, let me know and I'll see about getting a copies of the book to you by the pony express.
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Highlights from the Blog

Recently in the Up in Ontario blog a few posts have drawn a lot of readers. Here are a few excerpts from favourites.

Winter Fishing in Three Parts

Part 1 - Winter Fishing on the Upper Squamish

I called my friend cb on his cell phone so I wouldn't wake the whole house. There was no answer. I left a message and hung up the phone and sat in the dark for about 10 minutes, until the green numbers of the clock on the microwave read 6:14 am. We had planned the night before to go fishing. I called again. No answer. I did not leave a message.
Full story: http://www.upinontario.com/mt/archives/000039.html

Part 2 - And the World Was Silent

Now fully geared up, cb and I crossed the road to a break in the trees where a short path led down to the water of the Squamish River. We stepped into the water and watched where we stepped, careful not to walk over the redds containing the eggs of spawned salmon. The channel of water we surveyed was calm and shallow, flowing over a gravely bottom.
Full story: http://www.upinontario.com/mt/archives/000040.html

Part 3 - From the River

We started back downstream. Snow now covered the round rocks beneath our feet and made the walking easy and silent. At the break where cb had landed the two bull trout earlier we stopped for a final try at the fish. We had been expecting all day to see some silver coho but so far had seen none, not even a stray. Once again, cb and I started to cast about 10 feet apart, then he moved downstream and I moved upstream.
Full story: http://www.upinontario.com/mt/archives/000041.html

The Blog is updated on a very frequently, virtually daily, basis, and you should know about it. To subscribe to be notified every time the blog is updated, email me at james{at}upinontario.com and you'll be on the notify list. Until then, check out all the latest at http://www.upinontario.com/mt
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Blog Contributors

A few of you have taken me up on my offer to publish your stories in the blog. So am I satisfied? Hell no.

I'm looking for more good stories. I don't care if your publications credits are mostly drawn from the company intranet or the inside of birthday cards. If you have a story to tell, then I want to hear it.

Send me an email (james{at}upinontario.com) and we'll start the process.
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Asking for the Sale

I was reminded of the most basic lesson of salesmanship the other day. Here's how it went.

I often visit a local restaurant named Toscani for lunch. The place serves great fresh food at a reasonable price. The fellow behind the counter who cooks and the woman at the front who works the till are husband and wife and own the place as well. They work hard and have built a great business for themselves.

I placed my order at the till, paid, then walked to the coffee shop next door to get a coffee while my salmon cooked. I returned to Toscani with my coffee and the cook handed me my meal to go. He looked at the paper cup in my hand and asked me if I liked the type of coffee I had bought. I replied that I did. He smiled and asked me to give him a try, pointing at the espresso machine he stood beside. I told him I would, and I will, because he asked me to. And that reminded me that the most important part of selling is asking for the sale.

So, will you buy my book? A copy of Up in Ontario costs about $20.

Think of it, for the same money you could almost see two movies. Or you could see one movie and have a popcorn. But don't waste you money, those are empty calories and empty stories. Engage yourself with a novel. I recommend Up in Ontario. I enjoyed writing it. I think you'll enjoy reading it.

So how do you get a copy of Up in Ontario? It's simple. Click on one of the links below and follow the instructions. (If the URL path is broken, copy and paste it into your browser or go the respective websites and use the search function for Up in Ontario.)

Winnipeg's finest bookstore:
http://mcnallyrobinson.com/book_details.php?strISBN=0888012861

The online giant in Canada:
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0888012861/qid%3D1061837762/702-7617614-6971208

The online giant in the US:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0888012861/qid%3D1061837762/702-7617614-6971208

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Your author continues to be James Sherrett
"Never underestimate sheer gall."
james{at}upinontario.com

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http://www.upinontario.com

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http://www.upinontario.com/mt/archives/000027.html
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SHOP FOR UP IN ONTARIO

The ageless struggle of Art and Commerce comes to a head at this decision point. Will you buy the book, Up in Ontario? Will you, in one brave stance, strike a blow for both Art and Commerce and perhaps buy two? Will you buy more?


Copyright 2003 James Sherrett