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Upcoming Events

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:

Book Signing

The Never Witch is coming to Chapters in Nanaimo
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Chapters - Nanaimo
Address: Woodgrove Centre, 6670 Mary Ellen Drive
Phone: 250-390-0380

Fantasy Writers Panel & Book Signing

A Dark Dreams Event
JP will join a panel of local fantasy writers discussing the craft, and signing books
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026, Time TBA
Location: Fireside Books, Parksville Location
Address: 1-464 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC
Phone: 250-248-1234

Campbell River Toy & Caft Sale

Date: Saturday and Sunday, November 28 & 29, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Campbell River Sportsplex
Address: 1800 South Alder St, Campbell River BC V9W 7J1, Canada

Past Events:

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Encore Book Signing

JP is returning to Abraxas Books for a book signing of The Never Witch
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Abraxas Bookstore & Coffee Shop
Address: 1071C Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC
Phone: 250-335-2731

Campbell River Toy & Caft Sale

Date: Saturday and Sunday, November 29 & 30, 2025, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Campbell River Sportsplex
Address: 1800 South Alder St, Campbell River BC V9W 7J1, Canada
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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

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
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Witchy Market at the Crow's Nest Artists' Collective

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 4:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: The Crow's Nest Artist Collective
Address: 2550 Island Highway South, Campbell River BC

 

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The Never Witch Book Launch and Signing at Mulberry Bush Bookstore

Join JP for The Never Witch book launch at the Mulberry Bush Bookstore 
Date: Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Mulberry Bush Bookstore
Address: 130 Second Ave W, Qualicum Beach, BC
Contact: 250-752-9722
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The Never Witch Book Launch and Signing at Blue Heron Books

Join JP for The Never Witch book launch at Blue Heron Books 
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Blue Heron Bookshop
Address: 1775 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC
Contact: 250-339-6111      bluehero@shaw.ca
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The Never Witch Book Launch and Signing at Abraxas Bookshop, Denman Island

Join JP for The Never Witch book launch at Abraxas Books and Cafe. 
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Abraxas Books and Cafe
Address: 1071C Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC
Contact: 250-335-2731      abraxas9@telus.net
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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Summer by the Sea Street Market

150 VENDORS IN DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE

Date: Tuesday July 15, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Craig Street in downtown Parksville
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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

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
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Summer by the Sea Street Market

150 VENDORS IN DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE

Date: Tuesday July 1, 2025, 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Craig Street in downtown Parksville
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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
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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:

      • Reveal character
      • Heighten emotion
      • Define subtext
      • Advance the plot
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

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

Registration opens December, 2024

Comox Valley Makers' Market Decorates Christmas

Date: December 7 and 8, 2024, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm PST
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 160
Address: 1825 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC
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Union Bay Christmas Craft Fair and Luncheon

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
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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
Frind JP McLean on the main floor.
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Union Bay Fall Craft Fair and Luncheon

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
Admission: Free
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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 #63.
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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

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
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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
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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
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Union Bay Spring Craft Fair, Luncheon, and Plant Sale

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

Comox Valley Writers Society logo featuring black and white image of swans flying over Comox glacierNorth 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:

      • Reveal character
      • Heighten emotion
      • Define subtext
      • Advance the plot
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

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 Logo of gold lettering on red backgroundAuthor 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 Community Club Coat of Arms logoUnion Bay Christmas Craft Fair & Luncheon

Date: November 19, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 5401 South Island Highway, Union Bay, BC

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

Big Island Book Fest Promo ImageBig 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

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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

Denman Island Readers' and Writers' Festival logo of girl on stack of booksDenman 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
Watch the Shaw Promo Video

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.

Nanaimo Library Local Author FairNanaimo 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

December 10, 2022, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm PST
JP will be launching her latest novel and signing books at
Abraxas Books in downtown Denman Island, BC
Location: 1071C Northwest Road, Denman Island, BC

Ghost Mark Book Launch and Signing

December 3, 2022, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
JP will be launching her latest novel and signing books at
Blue Heron Books in Comox, BC
Location: 1775 Comox Ave, Comox, BC
Phone: (250) 339-6111

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)

Big Island Book Festival

Reading and Sales
Date: October 22, 2022
Location: Lower Floor of the Filberg Lodge, 61 Filberg Rd, Comox, BC

Denman Island Readers' and Writers' Festival

Date: July 15-17, 2022
Location: Denman Island, BC
Watch the Shaw Promo Video

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.

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.

2020 North Island Writers' Conference

Date: Jan 24, 2020 - Jan 26, 2020
Location: NIC's Comox Valley campus

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