JP McLean will be attending the following upcoming events. If you see her there, be sure to stop by and say hello. (For interview or speaking requests, contact the publisher at publisher@windstormpress.com)
Upcoming Events:
Summer Solstice Market
Date: Friday, June 20, 2025, 5:00 pm until sundown
Location: The Crow's Nest Artist Collective
Address: 2550 Island Highway South, Campbell River BC
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Comox Valley Makers' Market
HOSTED BY THE OLD FARM MARKET IN DOWNTOWN COURTENAY
Date: Saturday July 5, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: The Old Farm Market (across from the courthouse)
Address: 660 England Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2N4
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Summer by the Sea Street Market
150 VENDORS IN DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE
Date: Tuesday July 8, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Craig Street in downtown Parksville
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Campbell River Farmers Market
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Spirit Square, Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC
Located in the heart of downtown Campbell River near the Regional library, art gallery and live theatre. Parking available in Tyee Plaza
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Campbell River Farmers Market
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Spirit Square, Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC
Located in the heart of downtown Campbell River near the Regional library, art gallery and live theatre. Parking available in Tyee Plaza
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Summer by the Sea Street Market
150 VENDORS IN DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE
Date: Tuesday July 22, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Craig Street in downtown Parksville
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Comox Valley Makers' Market
HOSTED BY THE OLD FARM MARKET IN DOWNTOWN COURTENAY
Date: July 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: The Old Farm Market (across from the courthouse)
Address: 660 England Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2N4
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Comox Nautical Days
Festival Dates: August 2-4, 2025, 10-6 Sa & Su, 10-5 Mo
Location: Comox Marina Park, 127 Port Augusta St, Comox, BC
Note: Transportation is free on BC Day, August 4th
Admission is free
Look for JP at Booth #63, where she will be signing books.
Union Bay Fall Craft Fair
JP will be at the fair signing books and answering readers questions
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Union Bay Community Club
Address: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
Phone: 250-335-2500
Lighthouse Christmas Market ~ Qualicum Bay
Dates: November 15 and 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (10:00 am - 3:00 pm on November 16th)
Location: Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books on the main floor.
Union Bay Christmas Craft Fair and Luncheon
JP will be at the fair signing books and answering readers questions
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Union Bay Community Club
Address: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
Phone: 250-335-2500
Past Events:
2025 North Island Writers Conference
JP McLean is presenting a workshop on writing deeper dialogue
Whether you love it or hate it, writing dialogue is something writers have to master if we want to write engaging stories. Dialogue is a heavy lifter in our writers’ toolbox. Register for the workshop and learn how dialogue, when done well, can:
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- Reveal character
- Heighten emotion
- Define subtext
- Advance the plot
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Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: North Island College Comox Valley Campus, Tyee Hall, Room 204
2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6
2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6
Co-hosted by: Comox Valley Writers Society & North Island College
Sponsors: Comox Valley Record/Black Press Media, Peninsula Co-op Comox Valley, CV Regional District
Comox Valley Makers' Market Decorates Christmas
Date: December 7 and 8, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm PST
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 160
Address: 1825 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Lighthouse Christmas Market ~ Qualicum Bay
Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books on the main floor.
Union Bay Christmas Craft Fair and Luncheon
JP will be at the fair signing books and answering readers questions
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PST
Location: Union Bay Community Club
Address: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
Phone: 250-335-2500
Union Bay Fall Craft Fair and Luncheon
JP will be at the fair signing books and answering readers questions
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PST
Location: Union Bay Community Club
Address: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
Phone: 250-335-2500
Admission: Free
Comox Nautical Days
Festival Dates: August 3-5, 2024, 10-6 Sa & Su, 10-5 Mo
Location: Comox Marina Park, 127 Port Augusta St, Comox, BC
Note: Transportation is free on BC Day, August 5th.
Admission is free
Look for JP at Booth (TBD), where she will be signing books.
Lighthouse Christmas in July Market ~ Qualicum Bay
Date: July 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books on the main floor.
Comox Valley Makers' Market
HOSTED BY THE OLD FARM MARKET IN DOWNTOWN COURTENAY
Date: July 13, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm PST
Location: The Old Farm Market (across from the courthouse)
Address: 660 England Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2N4
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Denman Island Saturday Market
Weather permitting!
Date: June 29, 2023 (July 1st long weekend)
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: Marcus Isbister Old School Site
5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Comox Valley Makers' Market
HOSTED BY THE OLD FARM MARKET IN DOWNTOWN COURTENAY
Date: June 22, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm PST
Location: The Old Farm Market (across from the courthouse)
Address: 660 England Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2N4
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Scorch Mark Book Release at Blue Heron Books
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 1775 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M 3L9
Information: (250) 339-6111
JP McLean will be signing books and meeting readers for the release of her novel, Scorch Mark.
Union Bay Spring Craft Fair, Luncheon, and Plant Sale
JP will be at the fair signing books and answering readers questions
Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PST
Location: Union Bay Community Club
Address: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
Phone: 250-335-2500
Admission: Free
North Island Writers Conference
JP McLean is presenting a workshop on writing deeper dialogue ($32)
It seems authors either love writing dialogue or hate it. But regardless, it’s something we have to master if we want to write engaging stories. Dialogue is a heavy lifter in our writers’ toolbox. Register for the workshop and learn how dialogue, when done well, can:
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- Reveal character
- Heighten emotion
- Define subtext
- Advance the plot
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Date: January 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: North Island College Comox Valley Campus, Tyee Hall, Rm 204
2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6
2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6
Co-hosted by: Comox Valley Writers Society & North Island College
Sponsors: Comox Valley Record/Black Press Media, Peninsula Co-op Comox Valley, CV Regional District
Program details here. Registration opens on Dec. 1, 2023.
Author Talk (12 Days of Page-Turners
Date: December 1 to 12, 2023
Time: live or watch recordings
Location: Author Talk with by Aimee Ravichandran on Facebook or YouTube
During the twelve days, JP McLean and a collection of authors will talk with Aimee about their books and celebrate the season. JP has something very special on offer, so watch live, catch the recordings, or join JP's VIP Lounge to get the deets in your inbox.
Union Bay Christmas Craft Fair & Luncheon
Date: November 19, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books upstairs at the 2nd pillar.
Lighthouse Christmas Market ~ Qualicum Bay
Date: November 18, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books in the Le'Hereux room.
Big Island Book Festival
Date: October 14, 2023
Time: 10:00-4:00 pm PT
Location: Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6
JP McLean will read from Ghost Mark and be available for book signings and Q&A.
GEM Reading and Q&A
JP, Stewart Goodings, and Bill Engleson will read from their new releases and answer audience questions. Refreshments will be served and admission is free.
Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Denman Activity Centre, 1111 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC
Comox Nautical Days
Festival Dates: August 5-7, 2023, 10-6 Sa & Su, 10-5 Mo
Location: Comox Marina Park, 127 Port Augusta St, Comox, BC
Note: Transportation is free on BC Day, August 7th.
Admission is free
Look for JP at Booth 63, where she will be signing books.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 29, 2023
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Denman Island Readers' and Writers' Festival
Indie Publishing Workshop
Dates: July 20, 2023, 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Arts Centre, 1016 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC
Self-publishing in 2023 (Register at the DIRWF link above)
Indie publishing is an ever-changing landscape of opportunity, but is it the right choice for you? JP McLean will provide an overview of the options available today, and take you thought the preparations necessary to publish your work. Topics include publishing models, distribution, branding, marketing, and publicity. You’ll leave with a resource sheet and a better understanding of what to expect before, during, and after you self-publish.
Comox Valley Makers' Market
Date: July 15, 2023, noon - 4:00 pm PST
Location: Driftwood Mall Parking Lot, Courtenay
Address: 2751 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 1, 2023
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Black Creek McLarey Avenue Spring/Summer Market
Date: June 24, 2023
Time: TBA
Location: McLarey Avenue, Black Creek, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the McLarey Market.
Comox Valley Makers' Market
Date: June 10, 2023, noon - 4:00 pm PST
Location: Driftwood Mall Parking Lot, Courtenay
Address: 2751 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC
JP will be at the market signing books and answering readers questions
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: June 3, 2023
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: May 20, 2023
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Union Bay Craft Fair, Luncheon, and Plant Sale
JP will be at the fair signing books and answering readers questions
Date: February 18, 2023, noon - 4:00 pm PST
Location: Union Bay Community Club
Address: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
Phone: 250-335-2500
Admission: Free
Nanaimo Local Author Fair
JP will be at the fair signing books and answering readers questions
Date: February 18, 2023, noon - 4:00 pm PST
Location: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
Address: 90 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC V9W 7J1
Admission: Free
Ghost Mark Book Launch and Signing
JP will be launching her latest novel and signing books at
Abraxas Books in downtown Denman Island, BC
Date: December 10, 2022, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm PST
Location: 1071C Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC, V0R 1T0
Phone: 250-335-2731
Ghost Mark Book Launch and Signing
JP will be launching her latest novel and signing books at
Blue Heron Books in Comox, BC
Date: December 3, 2022, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm PST
Location: 1775 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, V9M 3L9
Phone: (250) 339-6111
Campbell River Toy and Craft Show and Sale
JP will be at the show signing books and answering readers questions
Date: November 26 & 27, 2022, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm PST
Location: Sportsplex Gym,Willow Point Park
Address: 1800 S Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 7J1
Phone: (250) 923-7911
Admission: Free
Not Quite After Midnight
LIVE Book talk with Bill Hatch
Date: November 3, 2022, 7:00-9:00 PST
Location: Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/NotQuiteAfterMidnight)
Myth, Magic, and Dark Dreams
Join JP McLean and W.L. Hawkin in a prelude to Halloween at Coho Books. They’ll be reading from their addictively dark and mysterious books and be available to answer questions and sign books.
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm PT
Location: Coho Books, 2092-I South Island Hwy, Campbell River BC,V9W 1C1
Phone : 250-923-5121
Email : info@cohobooks.com
Phone : 250-923-5121
Email : info@cohobooks.com
Big Island Book Festival
Date: October 22, 2022
Time: 9:00-5:00 pm PT
Location: Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6
JP McLean will read from Blood Mark and be available for book signings and Q&A.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 30, 2022
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 2, 2022
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Campbell River Christmas Craft Fair
Date: November 27 & 28, 2021
Time: 10:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: : Willow Point Park, 1800 S Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 7J1
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Campbell River Fair.
Blood Mark Book Release at Abraxas Books
Date: November 13, 2021
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 1071 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0
Information: (250) 335-2731
JP McLean will be signing books and meeting readers for the release of her new novel.
Facebook Live Event with Beth Worsdell on the Witty Writers Show
Date: November 1, 2021
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: Facebook (https://fb.me/e/1AEuXW5bC)
Information: Beth Worsdell and JP McLean will be talking about writing, books, and Blood Mark. We'll also be giving away a paperback during the live show.
Blood Mark Book Release at Blue Heron Books
Date: October 23, 2021
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 1775 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M 3L9
Information: (250) 339-6111
JP McLean will be signing books and meeting readers for the release of her new novel.
Calgary Romance Writers Workshop: Writing Deeper Dialogue
Date: September 21, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm MT
Location: Online via Zoom
JP McLean will be presenting a workshop on writing dialogue to the Calgary Romance Writers' membership.
Union Bay Fall Craft Fair
Date: September 12, 2021
Time: 10:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Union Bay Fall Craft Fair.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: September 4, 2021
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Recent:
Victoria Writers' Society
Date: October 2020
Location: Online via Zoom
JP McLean's short story, Boone Park, received Honourable Mention from the Victoria Writers' Society. She and the other winners will read from their work at the Society's October meeting.
Denman Island Readers' and Writers' Festival
Date: July 2020
Location: Denman Island, BC
Due to COVID-19, the DIRWF moved their festival online.
2020 North Island Writers' Conference
Date: Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Location: NIC's Comox Valley campus
FBCW Spring Writes Festival
May 2-5, 2019
Nanaimo, B.C.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 30, 2022
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 2, 2022
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Big Island Book Festival
Reading and Sales
Date: October 22, 2022
Location: Lower Floor of the Filberg Lodge, 61 Filberg Rd, Comox, BC
Not Quite After Midnight
LIVE Book talk with Bill Hatch
Date: November 3, 2022, 7:00-9:00 PST
Location: Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/NotQuiteAfterMidnight)
Campbell River Christmas Craft Fair
Date: November 27 & 28, 2021
Time: 10:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: : Willow Point Park, 1800 S Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 7J1
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Campbell River Fair.
Blood Mark Book Release at Abraxas Books
Date: November 13, 2021
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 1071 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0
Information: (250) 335-2731
JP McLean will be signing books and meeting readers for the release of her new novel.
Upcoming:
Facebook Live Event with Beth Worsdell on the Witty Writers Show
Date: November 1, 2021
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: Facebook (https://fb.me/e/1AEuXW5bC)
Information: Beth Worsdell and JP McLean will be talking about writing, books, and Blood Mark. We'll also be giving away a paperback during the live show.
Blood Mark Book Release at Blue Heron Books
Date: October 23, 2021
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 1775 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M 3L9
Information: (250) 339-6111
JP McLean will be signing books and meeting readers for the release of her new novel.
Calgary Romance Writers Workshop: Writing Deeper Dialogue
Date: September 21, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm MT
Location: Online via Zoom
JP McLean will be presenting a workshop on writing dialogue to the Calgary Romance Writers' membership.
Union Bay Fall Craft Fair
Date: September 12, 2021
Time: 10:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Union Bay Fall Craft Fair.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: September 4, 2021
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Recent:
Victoria Writers' Society
Date: October 2020
Location: Online via Zoom
JP McLean's short story, Boone Park, received Honourable Mention from the Victoria Writers' Society. She and the other winners will read from their work at the Society's October meeting.
Denman Island Readers' and Writers' Festival
Date: July 2020
Location: Denman Island, BC
Due to COVID-19, the DIRWF moved their festival online.
2020 North Island Writers' Conference
Date: Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Location: NIC's Comox Valley campus
FBCW Spring Writes Festival
May 2-5, 2019
Nanaimo, B.C.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 30, 2022
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: July 2, 2022
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Big Island Book Festival
Reading and Sales
Date: October 22, 2022
Location: Lower Floor of the Filberg Lodge, 61 Filberg Rd, Comox, BC
Not Quite After Midnight
LIVE Book talk with Bill Hatch
Date: November 3, 2022, 7:00-9:00 PST
Location: Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/NotQuiteAfterMidnight)
Campbell River Christmas Craft Fair
Date: November 27 & 28, 2021
Time: 10:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: : Willow Point Park, 1800 S Alder St, Campbell River, BC V9W 7J1
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Campbell River Fair.
Blood Mark Book Release at Abraxas Books
Date: November 13, 2021
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 1071 Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC V0R 1T0
Information: (250) 335-2731
JP McLean will be signing books and meeting readers for the release of her new novel.
Upcoming:
Facebook Live Event with Beth Worsdell on the Witty Writers Show
Date: November 1, 2021
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: Facebook (https://fb.me/e/1AEuXW5bC)
Information: Beth Worsdell and JP McLean will be talking about writing, books, and Blood Mark. We'll also be giving away a paperback during the live show.
Blood Mark Book Release at Blue Heron Books
Date: October 23, 2021
Time: 11:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 1775 Comox Ave, Comox, BC V9M 3L9
Information: (250) 339-6111
JP McLean will be signing books and meeting readers for the release of her new novel.
Calgary Romance Writers Workshop: Writing Deeper Dialogue
Date: September 21, 2021
Time: 7:00 pm MT
Location: Online via Zoom
JP McLean will be presenting a workshop on writing dialogue to the Calgary Romance Writers' membership.
Union Bay Fall Craft Fair
Date: September 12, 2021
Time: 10:00-2:00 pm PT
Location: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Union Bay Fall Craft Fair.
Denman Island Saturday Market
Date: September 4, 2021
Time: 9:30-12:30 pm PT
Location: 5901 Denman Road, Denman Island, BC
JP McLean will be signing and selling books at the Denman Island Saturday Market.
Recent:
Victoria Writers' Society
Date: October 2020
Location: Online via Zoom
JP McLean's short story, Boone Park, received Honourable Mention from the Victoria Writers' Society. She and the other winners will read from their work at the Society's October meeting.
Denman Island Readers' and Writers' Festival
Date: July 2020
Location: Denman Island, BC
Due to COVID-19, the DIRWF moved their festival online.
2020 North Island Writers' Conference
Date: Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Location: NIC's Comox Valley campus