Tag Archives: Hoddinott

The Launch

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Bestseller List June 8th      Bestseller List June 1st On June 4th I had the opportunity to discuss, read and celebrate my latest novel ‘The Fates’. I would like to thank McNally Robinson Booksellers for the great venue to hold the event. … Continue reading →

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James W Hoddinott Book Launch

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Come join me for the Book Launch Tomorrow Night at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg. That is June 4th at 7:00 pm. There will be a signing, a reading as well as refreshments and light snacks served. ‘The Fates’ and ‘When Eagles … Continue reading →

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What if: People Mattered

Posted on May 25, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

    Image from Home for Hope Every society’s greatest resource is its people. Yet it seems when it comes to determining policy; be it government or economic; decisions seem to have little to do about people. In Manitoba Schools … Continue reading →

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‘The Fates’ Book Launch

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

McNally Robinson Booksellers presents James W. Hoddinott launching his second novel The Fates    Wednesday June 4, 7:00 pm Grant Park in the Atrium This book follows society’s search for immortality. The Fates explores a society made up of those that put … Continue reading →

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The Fates: Website Launch

Posted on May 16, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

I am excited to announce my new webpage found at http://www.jwhoddinott.com The Fates official book launch is scheduled for June 4th at 7:00 pm at McNally Robinson in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Please join me for a book signing, reading and refreshments. I … Continue reading →

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Writing and Photography: Creating the Storyboard

Posted on May 11, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

  Every writer creates their novels differently and each of us will go through a slightly different process. I am not sure there is one right way. As I begin work on my third novel, for me it is about an idea … Continue reading →

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Hey Mom, Thank-you!!

Posted on May 8, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

  Life is filled with so many people who influence us and help to make us who we are. Although many people say it and somehow seem to believe it, there is no such thing as equal opportunity. My brother, … Continue reading →

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Protecting our Children – Are We Doing Enough?

Posted on May 2, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

There is a common expression ‘We Do Not Inherit the Earth from Our Ancestors; We Borrow It from Our Children’ and as we reflect on how we are doing as a society as citizens we must ask ourselves if we … Continue reading →

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Let Them in Cake…

Posted on April 19, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Although the claims of Marie-Antoinette saying ‘Let them eat cake’ can be historically described as literary fiction, the symbolic reality of her misquoted statement was accurate. Prior to the French Revolution the King of France Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were … Continue reading →

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Humanity Lost: Twenty Years Later

Posted on April 13, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

A few years ago I was asked in a job interview: If you could talk to anyone living or dead, who would it be and why? A great question, but certainly not an easy one. Would it be one of … Continue reading →

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