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New video, writing, books, book readings and signings

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Saturday, January 28, 2012, In : best books

Lots going on so far in 2012. So much I need to categorize:

Multimedia:

I've finally created a snazzy webpage just for Eco-Innovators stuff - video, pics, words and links. See the whole shebang at http://www.chrisbenjaminwriting.com/eco-innovators.php.

It includes several new videos that I uploaded from recent book events. See those on youtube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTQzNk335W0&context=C33d990fADOEgsToPDskIWhoIbcM7iHQ0-a90LryT6
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Globe and Mail: Bumi's Vitality Illuminates...

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, In : Drive-by Saviours

The Daily Review, Tue., Dec. 21

An unlikely friendship that offers a lifeline

REVIEWED BY CAROL MOREIRA

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

Published Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 12:00AM EST

Last updated Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 4:39PM EST

Novels with big themes can make dull reads. In Drive-By Saviours, first-time novelist Chris Benjamin examines the chains of culture and politics and the barriers between established and new Canadians. There’s an unusual plot and a character whose vitality and en...

Globe and Mail Reviews Drive-by Saviours

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours

WOOHOO!! Canada's premium national newspaper, the Globe and Mail, has reviewed by novel, Drive-by Saviours. Click here to read the review.

Chris

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Book Tour Video

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Saturday, December 4, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours

This is a highlight reel from my recent book tour. I had fun making it and revisiting all the joy of celebrating a new book in the world! Hope you enjoy it too:

Chris
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In Conversation with Arts East Magazine

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Monday, November 29, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours

Hi folks, I was recently interviewed by Arts East Magazine about Drive-by Saviours, my new book. The interview is now available online. Just click this here link to see it, complete with cool visual stuff.

Thanks,
Chris

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Drive-by Saviours on Canada Reads Longlist!

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Thursday, October 28, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours

Exciting news all! Drive-by Saviours has made the Canada Reads longlist of Top 40 Essential Canadian Novels of the Decade.

And we the people will decide which books make the top 10 list. You only get one vote.

If you want to vote Drive-by Saviours, just go to http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/ and click the circle next to Drive-by Saviours by Chris Benjamin, scroll down and click the vote button. You have until Nov 7 - but really why wait until Nov 7 what you could do right now?

Btw, he...
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Please Nominate Drive-by Saviours for Canada Reads

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours

Hi folks,

This year Canada Reads is letting the public decide on the top 40 must-read novels of the past decade. As a new novelist, my fervent hope is that my book get noticed, read, talked about, and through Canada Reads CBC has created the perfect avenue for that to happen.

Please take a moment to nominate Drive-by Saviours for the top 40 list. Go to http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/2010/09/canada-reads-top-40-contest-reader-recommendation-form.html and fill out your name, email, Dri...
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Bookstore Hustle

Posted by Chris Benjamin on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, In : Drive-by Saviours

I met blogger and author Ivan Prokopchuk the other night, in person. He's long been one of the most colourful personalities I've met as a blogger, and a character who consistently captures my imagination.

But there he was in the Lula Lounge, in full colour, three dimensions, in the flesh, across the table from me with his book, The Fire in Bradford, in hand. "I'll show you mine if you you show me yours," he grinned.