Over the past dozen years or so, I have been writing a series of “Summmerland Stories” which have been published in the newspaper “Southern Exposure” (sadly no longer in business), the magazine “Archivos” (published by the Okanagan Archive Trust Society ), and on my “Conversations, Reflections & Meditations” website. As I have received many requests to gather these stories together into book form, I have started to work on this project. I’ll be editing the stories done so far, as well as adding several more.
I got started on this project on October 9, and as of Oct 17, I have put over 30 hours of effort into the project–which means I have nearly completed the first draft. Lots of work to come! To make sure I don’t give up, I’ve announced it on the Summerland BC – Hometown Memories Facebook page (which has garnered a positive response, yay!) and announced in at our local Okanagan-South Writers’ League (OWL) writers group … and now here! After all that, I can’t dare to back down, right 🙂
I’ll be providing updates on my progress here on my Norma J Hill blog, so if you’re interested, be sure to click on the “follow” button for email update notifications.
Oh …. In case you’re wondering, yes, I am still accepting editing jobs and writing coach jobs, so feel free to contact me if you’re interested in my services. Check through the rest of this site for more information–especially check out this page for information on my writing services, and this page for links to all the useful editing and writing articles on this blog.
Links to “Summerland Stories Journey” posts:
Summerland Stories 1: Summerland Stories will be in book form
Summerland Stories 2: Surprise! Self-editing is harder than editing for others
Summerland Stories 3: Making a To-Do List: Help Needed!
Summerland Stories 4: Yes! I’m still doing my Summerland Stories project!
Summerland Stories 5: Beta reads, platform, marketing plans
Summerland Stories 6: Notes from Conal Creedon
Summerland Stories 7: Retirement is Awfully Busy
Summerland Stories 8: Short and Sweet, Sunshine and Joy
Summerland Stories 9: Happy New Year 1959!
Summerland Stories 10: Even Editors Need Editors – and Beta Readers!
Summerland Stories 11: What I Learned From My Beta Readers
Summerland Stories 13: Off to the Editor/Designer!
Summerland Stories 14: Doubt, fears, procrastination – Yikes!
Summerland Stories 15: My Project is Coming Along!
Summerland Stories 16: My Book is At the Printer!
Summerland Stories 17: The Journey Continues
Summerland Stories 18: Are You or Yours in the Book?
Summerland Stories 19: Book Launch May 4th!
Summerland Stories 20: Historical Summerland Lives!
Summerland Stories 21: Countdown! 3 Days until launch!!!
Summerland Stories 22: Successful Launch and Into Orbit!
Summerland Stories 23: Post-launch update and my launch PowerPoint
Summerland Stories 24: Back From Summer Break; Coles Book Signing
Norma J. Hill 
Wonderful news, Norma. I know your book will be very well received. You do have a special knack for relating your memories & experiences. You go, girl! Aggie
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Thank you, Aggie 🙂
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Congrats on your local hometown project Norma. This sounds like it will be a big hit and a terrific addition to the Okanagan festival. Very smart!
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Remember to order it into the ORL (Okanagan Regional Library). You can talk to the boss lady whoever it is or do like I did — just order it for purchase. They bought it.
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Thank you for the good advice. I will definitely do that!
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Order them in to ORL (library) by talking to the boss lady or just order it as a request for purchase like I did, they did too.
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Hi Norma!! I would love to purchase a copy of your book. I live in Germany now so I’d love to hear from you! Please let me know where I can obtain a copy! Cheers and best regards from Germany🤗
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Hi Leona! Thank you for your interest. I really appreciate it! The book launch in Summerland will be on May 4. After that, the book will also be available through Amazon. I will announce when it is available that way.
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Hi Norma…thanks for the reply….I look forward to your book’s release…good luck with finishing it….that must be quite a challenge and I am sure it will be well worth it!
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