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A poster for the talk "From Editor to Author: A Journey in Several Parts," a free RCLAS workshop at the New Westminster Public Library, Saturday, August 24, 2:00 to 3:30pm

My journey from editor to author

On August 24 (2:00–3:30pm), I’ll be at the New Westminster Public Library to share what I’ve learned about publishing, agents, marketing, and the interplay of writing and editing.

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Poster titled "What's on at Indigo; Book Signing" that shows cover of Uncontrolled Flight (left) and photo of Frances Peck (right). Details of the signing are at the bottom: Saturday, August 17, 1 to 3 pm, Indigo Park Royal, West Vancouver, BC.

Book signing

I’ll be at Indigo Park Royal, West Vancouver, on Aug 17 (1–3pm) to sign copies of Uncontrolled Flight and The Broken Places. If you’re around, come visit me!

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Head shot of Frances Peck with caption underneath that says "Frances Peck Ambassador 2024"

Federation of BC Writers ambassador

I was equal parts gobsmacked and honoured when, earlier this year, the Federation of BC Writers invited me to serve as their ambassador for 2024–25. Now that the announcement is official, I can share the news far and wide.

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logo for the Sista C radio show

CJSF interview

On July 5, 2024, Charlotte “Sista C” Ferrell interviewed Lisa Brideau, author of the compelling novel Adrift, and me on her weekly program, Speak Up, Listen Up, Act Upon.

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Poster from the Sidney and Peninsula Literary Society announcing "Curiouser and Curiouser, A Mad Hatter's Tea Part for Readers and Writers." The poster notes featured authors Gregor Craigie, Frances Peck and C.C. Humphreys. Saturday, May 25, 2pm, $30 per person, Shoal Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, BC

Sidney LitFest fundraiser

I’m delighted to be a guest at this very civil tea party, a celebration of reading and writing—and of course, high tea—to raise funds for the Sidney LitFest.

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Photos of the authors Tara McGuire and Frances Peck, overlapped by covers of their books, "Holden After and Before" and "Uncontrolled Flight" respectively.

The fusion of fact and fiction

On March 13, 7:00–8:00pm, acclaimed author Tara McGuire and I will be at North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Library to talk about the fusion of fact and fiction in our books.

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Covers of 12 books: The Broken Places by Frances Peck, The Crow Valley Karaoke Championships by Ali Bryan, Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis, Rose Addams by Margie Taylor, Junie by Chelene Knight, We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman, In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas, We Should Not Be Afraid of the Sky by Emma Hooper, Uncontrolled Flight by Frances Peck, The Future by Catherine Leroux, The List of Last Chances by Christina Myers, and We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu

Standouts of 2023

What a treat this week to learn that not one but both of my novels are on Consumed by Ink’s list of standout reads for 2023!

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