Archive: Author: kathrynr

A Very Busy 2023!

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The first 7 months of 2023 have gone by in a blur! In February, I had the pleasure of doing my first reading of the year to a delightful grade 3 class at Twenty Valley Public School. We read Sir Archibald Droolsalot – Big Dog Drools and Puppy Dog Drools.

During March break I was a visiting author, reading and signing purchased books at Chapters/Indigo at Burlington Mall. It was such a delight to meet all the young readers.

Saturday, May 20th, saw me at Coles Book store at the Pen Centre, St. Catharine’s. Many incredible people showed up, eager to learn about the books and buy them. 😊

Something new is happening this year. I am reading my books at The Ex at the CNE! This year they have a Storybook Nook for under 10-year-olds. Children visiting The Ex will get to hear stories from several local authors. I’m excited about August 29th and looking forward to seeing many of you. I will read at 1pm and 2:30pm. Let’s go to The Ex!!

This summer, I am also at the Niagara on the Lake, Farmer’s Market selling all three books. It has been a lot of fun, great stall holders and wonderful people chatting about the books and taking them home for their children and grandchildren. The Market runs until Thanksgiving weekend.

This year has been exceptional so far. I am looking forward to the next few months.

An Amazing 2021!

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What an amazing time I have had so far this year! Since February 23rd through until July 8th, I did a total of 24 virtual readings to students in schools around Ontario; one Podcast for Burlington Humane Society and I was Guest Speaker to their Kids Club about “My Journey as an Author”!  

I feel so blessed to have shared the Sir Archibald Droolsalot stories with so many students.  They were all really full of interest, questions and comments – it was absolutely amazing and genuinely meaningful to me as an author.

Thank you to all the many students who have listened to the stories, given their feedback and compliments and shared with me stories of their own dogs, cats and writings.

The biggest thank you of all goes to the teachers who organized the times and dates for the readings and who take such an interest in their students.  They are truly dedicated.

I am also honored to be partnered with Burlington Humane Society and Lincoln County Humane Society.  I give a donation for all books sold through their connection – so anyone who emails me https://kathrynrecourt.com/contact/ and makes a note in their request of either of these Humane Societies is helping to rescue furry friends.  Archie definitely approves!

An especially huge thrill was getting the Canadian Book Award for all three books – amazing!  This was followed by seeing my first 2 books in store at Chapters/Indigo in St. Catharine’s.  Getting books into a “bricks and mortar” store is difficult when you are not with a traditional publishing house; therefore I feel really fortunate to see my books at Chapters; The Old Niagara Bookshop and Cool As A Moose.

Third Book Available Now!

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Announcing my third book in the Sir Archibald Droolsalot series, Puppy Dog Blues!

Why are Bricky’s humans bringing home a puppy?

Don’t they want their loveable Bricky anymore?

Can Archie and his drool help his friend—and keep a puppy out of trouble?

Find it, Big Dog Drools and Big Dog Blues at these fine retailers:

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Big Dog Drools Review

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By Award-Winning Author
Corey Anne Abreau

Big Dog Drools is the second book in the Sir Archibald Droolsalot Series. This story will make you smile and give you a warm fuzzy feeling inside. It is all about coming together and helping each other out.

I must say Archie the dog is my favorite character; he always knows just what to do. He and his dog friends came across a cat and her kittens; you will not believe how brave Archie was. The plan he came up with to save the day was brilliant.

I highly recommend this story. It shows that being a good friend and helping out another in need is always an excellent idea. Children will love the characters in the story, and the illustrations are colorful and bright.

Be sure to check out the first book in the series too, Big Dog Blues. You will love that one as well.

Big Dog Blues Review

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By Award-Winning Author
Corey Anne Abreau

Big Dog Blues is an excellent story about a dog named Archie and his friend Bricky. The two were close and were friends with everyone in the neighbourhood except for these two bully brother dogs. They didn’t like that Bricky was a small dog, and they would not be his friend. But luckily, Archie stood up for his friend and tried to help the situation and say that they are all dogs and should all stick together. Wait till you see what happens in the end.

This book is a feel-good book; I highly recommend reading this story with your little ones — it is the first story in the series, Sir Archibald Droolsalot. Children will love the characters, the colorful illustrations, and the storyline.

I liked this book because it teaches us to be kind to others and stand up to bullies. You don’t have to run away from them or hide, especially if you have a great friend like Archie around.

Archie Helping Other Furry Friends in Need

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Kathryn and Sir Archibald Droolsalot have partnered with the Burlington Humane Society and Lincoln Country Humane Society to assist with their fundraising. Visit the contact page to order a book using the email contact form.  A portion of the proceeds for each book sold this way will be donated to either BHS or LCHS.  Don’t forget to mention either Burlington Humane Society or Lincoln County Humane Society in your email when ordering your books. Featured image:  Doug Shirton, Executive Director, BHS with Sir Archibald Droolsalot book

Kathryn and Volunteer with Lincoln county Humane and sweet Qwazi listening to Big Dog Blues

Spring Has Sprung!

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What an amazing couple of weeks this has been!  Since May 6, when I started with a wonderful virtual reading to the Tumble Tots with the Niagara on the Lake Librarian, through until the readings today, May 21 with students from St. Michael’s School with their teachers, I have done a total of 14 virtual readings to students around Ontario!   I have 3 more readings planned for next week already, and can’t wait, this has been so rewarding!

I feel so blessed to have shared the Sir Archibald Droolsalot stories with so many students.  They were all so full of interest, questions and comments – it was absolutely amazing and so meaningful to me as an author.

At this point I must say that teachers have now had to become IT experts and the students are so familiar with their computers that they will soon be streets ahead of their seniors!

Thank you to all the many students who have listened to the stories, given their feedback and compliments and shared stories of their own dogs, cats and writings.

The biggest thank you of all goes to the teachers who have organized times and dates for the readings and take such an interest in their students.  They are truly dedicated.

Canada Book Award Winner

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For the second straight time, Sir Archibald Droolsalot – Big Dog Drools has been chosen as a Canada Book Award-winner!

The Canada Book Awards program recognizes and promotes Canadian author outstanding accomplishment. The Canada Book Awards is an ongoing book assessment program that honours Canadian authors regardless of when their books and/or eBooks were published.

Second Book Available Now!

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Announcing my second book in the Sir Archibald Droolsalot series, Big Dog Drools!

Big Dog Drools is the second book in the Sir Archibald Droolsalot Series.

Can cats and dogs be friends? Is it possible for them to help each other?

As Archie and his friends help Muffin and her kittens, they all learn that you don’t have to be the same to be friends, and that drool can do a lot of different things!

Find it and Big Dog Blues at these fine retailers:

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