February 24, 2019 ~ 4 PM until Quite a bit later
Gung Haggis Fat Choy
Held at China Harbor Restaurant
2040 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98125
Gung Haggis Fat Choy is a cross-cultural Scottish/Chinese event — I have been playing this event since it came to Seattle — and this year I am getting to introduce my recipe book! I plan to do a give-away to to the table that wins a copy of my book … and then play bagpipes. Always a fun night — looking forward to it! Appearance
Read more at my BagpiperDon.com blog…
March 19, 2019 ~ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Self-Publishing: From Inspiration to Publication
Hosted by Langley Public Library
104 Second St., Langley, WA 98260
Event Link
Modern self-publishing has never been easier – and reality is the best test. Hear stories from BagpiperDon about being a baker on Whidbey Island, as well as why and how he has self-published his first recipe book – and his several books already in the works. Don Scoby will talk about the details of self-publishing while Tom Trimbath will talk about the general realities of self-publishing, why it has become so popular, and what authors should keep in mind. Are you ready to start on your self-publishing path? Appearance
TENTATIVE – Spring 2019 – UPDATED
Self-Publishing: From Inspiration to Publication
Hosted by Coupeville Public Library
788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville, WA 98239
Event Link – TBA (Coupeville Library schedule)
Tom Trimbath and I are in discussion with the Coupeville public library toward presenting our modern self-publishing workshop. The last I heard we have a possible late-Winter 2019 date . I will update the details here once this presentation has been confirmed. Appearance
UPDATE – If you haven’t been to the Coupeville Library or one of their events, it is a wonderful building that is active with frequent enriching events. To that end … when someone like Tom or I roll in and propose a presentation it is occasionally possible to fall through the cracks. Mid-March 2019 I went back in to check with their event organizers and we have reignited the planning to bring our self-publishing program into the Coupeville Library.
TENTATIVE – Summer 2019
Highland Bagpipe Music, Tune History, and Book Presentation
Hosted by Coupeville Public Library (outside during the Coupeville Farmers Market?)
788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville, WA 98239
Event Link – TBA (Coupeville Library schedule)
The Coupeville Library event organizers have expressed distinct interest in my presenting my next book. What is it? A book featuring military & patriotic Scottish & American Highland bagpipe sheet music & tune histories. Did you get all that? 😉 My aim is to have this music collection published around June 2019. I will update the details about this performance/presentation here as more develops. Appearance
UPDATE – While in conversation with the manager of the Langley Library, I mentioned this coming-book and the Coupeville Library’s interest in a presentation. Langley is interested, too!
August 10, 2019 ~ 10AM to 2PM
Meet-The-Author event
Hosted by Goose Community Grocery
14485 HWY 525, Langley, WA 98260
When I produced cookies Goose Grocery sold my products — it’s a great store, which explains why they would often need to be restocked mid-week. They frequently have events, and on Saturday the 10th I will be participating in their meet-the-author event. Goose sells books by a number of local authors, and we’re going to be there! Come on out, talk with us about our books — I’d enjoy meeting you — and I think Goose will be having BBQ that day as well. My friend and fellow-author Tom Trimbath might be there, too! Appearance
August 11, 2019 ~ 10AM to 5PM
Kingfisher Bookstore ~ Festival Tent
Hosted by The Kingfisher Bookstore during the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival
16 Northwest Front Street, Coupeville, Washington 98239
Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th The Kingfisher Bookstore will take to the streets during the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival! I plan to be there to help Meg with her tent located directly in front of her shop. Look for me on Sunday. I also plan to be there on Saturday when not at the meet-the-author event at Goose Grocery in Bayview. Come see the wonderful collection of books Meg offers through her cozy shop. I’d like to meet you too — I’ll have copies of my recipe book there, let’s talk BAKING! Appearance
TENTATIVE – Spring/Summer/Fall 2019
Self-Publishing: From Inspiration to Publication
Hosted by TBA
The Olympic Peninsula in WA
Event Link – TBA
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Tom Trimbath and I have held initial discussion with a party with regard to bringing our self-publishing presentation to Port Townsend. We have also suggested the idea of booking a number of presentations around on the peninsula so that we might help reach more authors. What do you say, Port Angeles??? If you like this idea and would like to host us, please Contact Me.
September 7, 2019 ~ 11AM to 2PM
EVENT – 10 Anniversary & BBQ
10 Anniversary & BBQ – meet local authors
Hosted by Goose Community Grocery
14485 HWY 525, Langley, WA 98260
Goose is a marvelous asset to the south end of Whidbey Island! Their community involvement is a pillar of the local culture. On September 7th they are holding a 10 Years In Business / Thank You Customers event. I am thrilled to have been asked to be a part of this again as an author presenting my recipe book. Come out for their BBQ. Goose will also be featuring other local vendors and authors. I’d enjoy meeting you and talking recipes — Come On Out!