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20 September 2009
Closing Day of an international IDRIART (Institute for the Development of intercultural Relations through the Arts.) conference in Chartres, France
I have presented twelve readings of my book so far, most of them in the homes of friends where book sales were swift. The official launch of Celtic Woman took place in March ‘09, sponsored by the Jackman Foundation and the Centre for Celtic Studies at the University of Toronto, had a festive atmosphere and drew a large convivial crowd. It was an opportunity for me to sing songs and recite poems referred to in the book-and to chat with old friends who stood in line for the signing session that lasted for over an hour!
Some weeks later I had the pleasure of presenting poems and songs and themes from Celtic Woman (which includes a chapter on the IDRIART movement and the work of the Novalis Project) to a very enthusiastic gathering of European musicians, men and women from the business world along with some inspired educators. I had walked the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral early that morning with all the people who sat before me now…… We had gathered together in Chartres, from near and far, for an intense discussion on the future of the arts in Europe. The 10 books I had brought with me from Canada were quickly swept up after the presentation. I could have sold many more! One of the writers present, Professor Teresa Balough, who teaches at a university in Connecticut, subsequently sent me a glowing review of my book which will appear in Lilipoh magazine in October 2009
Some weeks later I had the pleasure of presenting poems and songs and themes from Celtic Woman (which includes a chapter on the IDRIART movement and the work of the Novalis Project) to a very enthusiastic gathering of European musicians, men and women from the business world along with some inspired educators. I had walked the labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral early that morning with all the people who sat before me now…… We had gathered together in Chartres, from near and far, for an intense discussion on the future of the arts in Europe. The 10 books I had brought with me from Canada were quickly swept up after the presentation. I could have sold many more! One of the writers present, Professor Teresa Balough, who teaches at a university in Connecticut, subsequently sent me a glowing review of my book which will appear in Lilipoh magazine in October 2009
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