The Lucky Bean Cafe in Montague will be hosting Theresa and Faye Pound, another Island author, for readings, songs and a chat about writing and PEI history on February 7, 1-3 pm.
Perfect Books, Elgin St. Ottawa has invited Theresa for a book signing and conversation on The Governor's Granddaughter on February 21, 1-3 pm.
Theresa has been invited to host an 'Ask the Author' session at the Charlottetown Learning Centre, Queen St. on February 24, 4-7 pm. This session will give readers and writer the opportunty to talk about the writing process, the PEI Book Awards and purchase signed copies of Theresa's novels, including 'Bound', winner of the 2024 PEI Book Award.
The Benevolent Irish Society, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown, has invited Theresa as their speaker for their popular St. Patrick's Day dinner on March 14. Her remarks will focus on the turmultuous first half of the 1800, when Irish immigration to PEI was at its peak, the subject of her most recent novel, 'The Governor's Granddaughter'.
On March 16, Theresa has been invited to present as part of the Benevolent Irish Society's renowned Lecture Series, where she will speak about the Island's first and perhaps most talked-about governor, Walter Patterson.
Recent Events
Bookmark Charlottetown hosted a standing-room only crowd for the launch of 'The Governor's Granddaughter' at their new location on Kent Street on November 13.
Craft Fair season is always a great time to support local. Theresa shared books and stories at the Three Oaks Craft Fair and the Colonel Grey Craft Fair in November in support of their music programs.
Theresa was honoured to be part of the inaugural Cavendish Literary Festival, September 26-28, 2025. Moderator Laura Chapin interviewed Theresa and Antonio Michael Downing, host of CBC's The Next Chapter, including discussions on their new novels.
Theresa and many notable artists and artisans helped the Benevolent Irish Society celebrate its illustrious 200 Years of Service on August 8-10, 2025 in Charlottetown. Theresa read from her new historical novel, 'The Governor's Granddaughter' and had many great conversations on PEI and Irish history.
Over the last several years, Theresa has been invited to join over two dozen local book clubs as they met to discuss her debut novel, 'Bound'.
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Christmas Craft Fairs are loved by creators and shoppers alike on PEI as they support many important causes. Theresa has enjoyed meeting Islanders and visitors at Irish Cultural Society, Beaconsfield, Three Oaks, Colonel Gray, Eastern Kings and many others across the Island and sharing her love of history through her novel, 'Bound'.
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In addition to presentation on her novel, Theresa has been invited to present to Senior College of PEI, the Irish Cultural Society, Sir Andrew MacPhail Homestead and others on topics linked to Island history, including presentations profiling influential Island women over 300 years, land ownership and historic treaties, among others.
2024 PEI Book AWArd - Fiction
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Book signingS
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Thanks to the folks at Coles, Chapters Indigo, Twice Upon a Bookstore on PEI, and Perfect Books and The Spaniel's Tale in Ottawa for hosting Bound book signings. Great conversations and wonderful to see so many families coming by with their young readers.
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Local Authors Showcase
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The new Charlottetown Library Learning Centre hosted its first Local Authors Showcase on Oct 20, 6:30 to 8 PM. Theresa presented Bound, and other PEI authors spoke to their books, followed by an animated discussion on the inspirations behind the books as well as the writing, publishing and marketing process.
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Bound book launch
A memorable evening of music and conversation at Glenaladale, October 2022!
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Theresa Redmond read from Bound and answered question while Scott Parsons performed songs from his new album "The Gates of No Return".
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