Book Review: Weaver's Light

I was sent Weaver's Light, an advance copy, and it came at the perfect time. It reminded me a little of another book (The Broken Circle), which incorporated knitting, design and colour into the tale.

Published by Barking Rain Press, The BRP Publishing Group is a Washington State non-profit publisher of books and eBooks. Located in the greater Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area, which is a hub of thriving independent publishers and related venue.

I love the creativity, the imagination, and the knowledge of weaving integrated into the tale. It is a quest, and they can be wonderful journeys into the author's mind, taking us to a imaginary place.

Weaving is such an ancient activity. We've been to many museums with looms, but it is a craft and artisan effort, many continue to explore.

Mara Fields

Weaver's Light (Fiction / Fantasy) by Mara Fields. With nothing but his art to get him up every morning, master weaver Callan Vellus mourns the loss of his wife and son at the bottom of a bottle each night. He hardly thinks beyond his next bottle of brandy--until a vision of falcon-faced sorcerers destroying a city with fistfuls of blue flame jolts him into action.

Rideau Lakes Artisan Tour 2014

2014 Rideau Lakes Artists Tour Links

It's not just the artists and the art, it is the locations where these folks either live, the gardens they nurture, the architecture of the old or new buildings where they live, or where they choose to show their work! In addition, the drive in rural locations is a lovely one. The Rowats boast over 200 hosta plants!
It was the perfect summer day. We began at the farthest away, in Chaffeys Lock, took time out to view the Chaffeys Lock Cemetery, as well as the Clear Lake Rd. Cemetery.
Poor hubby managed to engage with several deerflies, next time he'll wear his safari hat with the flaps!

For copyright reasons, I don't take many photos of the artwork, and/or post only low-resolution photos, there are too many thieves on the internet. I think, next time, however, I shall endeavour to take a photo of each artist. The weavers were a lot of fun. Each took time to explain her project and its inspiration. The artist displaying in the curling club/tennis club was in a lovely locale. Who knew there was such a club on this remote peninsula!