AJB Johnston “History and Fiction” presentations
A.J.B. Johnston’s presentations on History and Fiction continue this month. He will be in Annapolis Royal on February 16, and Wolfville on the 25th.
In this presentation, Johnston outlines his transition from historian to novelist and give some background on his research and sense of 18th-century France and England in the crafting of his Thomas Pichon novels (Thomas, A Secret Life, and The Maze (both CBU Press).
On Feb. 16, Johnston will speak – during Annapolis Royal Heritage Days – at St. Luke’s Church Hall in Annapolis Royal at 2 p.m. This is in observance of Nova Scotia Heritage Day (Viola Desmond Day).
On Feb. 25, he will speak to the Wolfville Historical Society, 7 p.m., Room 132, Beveridge Arts Centre, Acadia University.
Mr. Johnston recently made presentations and readings in Fredericton, Moncton, Sackville, Liverpool, Sydney and Port Hawkesbury.
The series is thanks, in part to an “Author Promotion” grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.