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Silver Bow Publishing Catalogue Box # 5 – 720 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C5 www.silverbowpublishing.com email: info@silverbowpublishing.com ISBN 978-1-927616-53-6 NEW RELEASE JAN.2018 Ping Pong, Parkinson’s and the Art of Staying in the Game Joseph Synn Kune Loh (aka Synn Kune Loh) List $27.95 Pages 272

This amazing book will transport you on a wonderful journey through love, loss and acceptance. You won’t be able to put this book down as you are guided on a personal heart felt story of love, compassion and encouragement in life’s challenging moments, written in prose and sprinkled with beautiful poetry. ~ Helena Quo Vadis Mex. Manager Caregiver Support Program, Burnaby Seniors Outreach This amazing book takes the reader on a memorable journey of 100 days through the author’s own Parkinson’s Disease while every day visiting his wife, who has advanced Huntington’s Disease, living in a care home. It includes memories of China and his younger years, and his current day hobby of playing ping pong to relieve stress and to help keep his motor skills from deteriorating. This is an amazing, one of a kind book by an amazing human being who quietly states “I want to live.” ~ Candice James, Poet Laureate Emerita, New Westminster, BC

ISBN 978-1-927616-52-9 NEW RELEASE DEC. 2017

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Wayfaring Wounded Wondrously Hélène Levasseur List $23.95 Pages 103

A ground breaking literary work by an amazing person who defied a crippling traumatic brain injury and cancer. It is an honour and a privilege to have known you Helene! ~ Dr. Biju Mathew, FRCPC, FCPA, Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC, author of "Super 30 Changing the World 30 Students at a Time" “In this book, Hélène Levasseur captures the complexity of emotions and thoughts faced by many people who have experienced a brain injury. Her words convey the ups and downs of a journey through brain injury and cancer with candour and eloquence. Thank you for your perseverance and enthusiasm Hélène!” ~ Carol Paetkau, Executive Director, Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association “In the 15 years that I have known Hélène, as her primary care medical provider, I have encountered a unique individual who has dealt with her significant medical challenges with grace, optimism and good humour. Her faith has guided her through the many obstacles that she has faced and she has created a body of work which is remarkable given her circumstances.“ Merrick Tosefsky, Family Physician, Vancouver, B.C.

ISBN 978-1-927616-22-2 Confessions of an Inadvertently Gentrifying Soul (2016) Bill Engleson List $23.95 Pages 197

"Bill Engleson has written a very funny book filled with stories rooted in truth, and leavened with affection. The island, the people, and all that unfolds in between will keep you chuckling as you hang on for the ride. It makes me long to return to Denman." ~ Terry Fallis, two time winner of the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour, “The Best Laid Plans” 2008; “No Relation” 2015.

The chapter titles tell us much. "Turnip Love." "Up and Down the Garbage Chute." In fact, the Table of Contents alone may put a smile on your face that will last the whole time you're reading this book -- except when you catch yourself laughing out loud. Bill Engleson is lively, entertaining, wise, and full of surprises. ~ Jack Hodgins, author and winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence 2006; and Order of Canada inductee 2009.

"This book is unremittingly mischievous. Its author ought to be exiled, like Napoleon, to some small island off the coast and made to subsist on a diet of boiled turnips and old western movies. Read it and see for yourself.” ~ Des Kennedy, author, islander, turnip grower... and award-winning journalist, broadcaster and environmental activist.

ISBN 978-1-927616-65-9

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Man

and Nature (2018) Barry Plamondon List $18.00 Pages 76

Barry Plamondon’s third collection of poetry is yet a deeper look into man’s connection with all aspects of nature, earth, sky and water . His poems plumb the depths of human consciousness as it relates to the wonderful world of nature. It is a beautiful read indeed written by a man who has suffered a stroke and is wheelchair bound, but is still able to look out his window at his garden and feel his connection with nature ~ Candice James, Poet Laureate New Westminster, BC 2010-2016

ISBN 978-1-927616-23-9 I’m No Hero (2016) Lozan Yomalky List $18.00 Pages 73

Lozan Yamolky’s vibrant love of life spills in a bittersweet array of language and imagery onto the pages of “I’m No Hero”. She writes with a great depth of understanding regarding the human condition and the fragility of the human spirit; its despair; its resilience; and above all its indestructible quest for freedom and respect. This is an honest and heartfelt glimpse into the joys and travails of refugees everywhere. ~ Candice James, Poet Laureate Emerita, New Westminster, BC

ISBN 978-1-927616-19-2 Wild Tourist (2016) Celeste Snowber List $18.00 Pages 70

Poetic offerings from Andrew Parkin; d n simmers; Lilija Valis; Celeste Snowber; Bernice Lever; Alan Hill; Alan Girling; Sho Wiley; Janet Kvammen; Cynthia Sharp; Susan McCaslin; Chuck Puchmayr; Dominic DiCarlo and Valerie Parks

ISBN 978-1-927616-18-5 Short Shots (2016) Candice James List $18.00 Pages 91

This is the 8th book of poetry by Candice James, Poet Laureate of the City of New Westminster, BC. It is a collection of both surreal free verse sprinkled with a few rhyming poems resulting in an exquisite seasoning for a mystical journey through the mind of a prolific poet. Ms. James lives and breathes poetry and is the epitome of a living poem.

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978-1-927616-1-23 Heartworks (2016) Deborah L. Kelly List $18.00 Pages 67

New Westminster, BC

Deborah Kelly is one of those rare human beings who has a foot-hold both in this world and in the dimension of spirit. Her spiritual pulse beats gently throughout this collection of poems which are a tender salve for the soul. ~ Candice James, 2 term Poet Laureate,

ISBN 978-1-927616-24-6 Crackers and Crumbs (2016) Barry Plamondon List $18.00 Pages 89 Barry Plamondon’s innate ability to tap into the core of nature is brought to the forefront with vivid imagery permeating both description and mood in his poetry. The poems move from serenity to sorrow and from anticipation to acceptance. Plamondon finds that fine balance between reality and otherworldliness with an eloquent grace and ease. There is a sweet, sweet sadness that quietly ebbs and flows through the pages. ~ Candice James, Poet Laureate New Westminster, BC 2010-2016

ISBN 978-1-927616-51-2 Counting Waves (2017) Lozan Yomalky List $18.00 Pages 76 Lozan Yamolky paints a river of emotion, page after page in her deeply moving poetry.

“Counting Waves” displays her great compassion for others and the earth; she has captured both the joy and devastation of society and self. ~ Deborah L. Kelly ~ 4th Place Winner, Rabindranath Tagore International Poetry Competition

ISBN 978-1-927616-40-6 City of Dreams (the New Westminster Poems) (2017) Candice James List $20.00 Pages 100 This book of poetry contains commissioned poems, historical poems, event poems, and general poems about the City of New Westminster written by Candice during her 2 terms as Poet Laureate 2010-2016. Candice has published 13 books of poetry with five different publishing houses and she is also a professional musician, singer-songwriter and visual artist. Her work can be seen on her website www.candicejames.com

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978-1-927616-50-5 Cry of Humanity (2017) Deborah L. Kelly List $18.00 Pages 92

In her latest book Deborah L. Kelly really comes to grips with the evil and hypocrisy in our world. She is a poet who is not afraid to tackle the big issues and tell us how it is. No selfindulgent, navel-gazing here; just hard-hitting poetry that is full of compassion, insight and sincerity. This is rare in modern poetry and Deborah should be applauded and supported for what she has set out to achieve. ~ Alan Hill - Poet Laureate, City of New Westminster

ISBN 978-1-927616-49-9 Run Between the Raindrops (2017) Barry Plamondon List $18.00 Pages 63

Barry Plamondon keeps the magic alive, speaking to us through his unique verse and rhyme. He leads us on a path of nostalgic memories while guiding us into a world of dreamy days and starry nights, reminding us to seek the simple everyday joys of life, reminding us to always "Run Between The Raindrops" and to keep on keeping on. ~ Janet Kvammen, Vice President Royal City Literary Arts Society

ISBN 978-1-927616-12-3 bone hide hair (2014) Donna Ross-Thengs List $18.00 Pages 73 This is a fine second offering from BC Poet Donna Ross-Thengs, touching on love, grief, memories, and the everyday struggles of living and loving. There is a deep weave of emotion prevalent as the reader weaves their way through the depths and shallows of the shoreline Donna lays out for our minds to walk along.

ISBN 978-1-927616-17-8

Royal City Poets 5 (2015) Anthology Various Artists List $18.00 Pages 111 Poetic offerings from Andrew Parkin; d n simmers; Lilija Valis; Celeste Snowber; Bernice Lever; Alan Hill; Alan Girling; Sho Wiley; Janet Kvammen; Cynthia Sharp; Susan McCaslin; Chuck Puchmayr; Dominic DiCarlo and Valerie Parks

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978-1-927616-10-9 Royal City Poets 4 (2014) Anthology Various Artists List $18.00 Pages 140

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Poetic offerings from Trevor Carolan; Calvin Wharton; Dennis Bolen; Candice James; Bonnie Nish; Celeste Snowber; Fran Bourassa; Alan Hill; Kyle McKillop; Lara Varesi; Cynthia Sharp; Aidan Chafe; d n simmers; susan McCaslin; Bernice Lever; Pam Bentley and Eileen Clyde

ISBN 978-1-927616-1-23 Through My Eyes (2015) Deborah L. Kelly List $18.00 Pages 69 Deborah Kelly’s first book is elegant and full of compassion. She is able to transport the reader to holy and sacred places with just a metaphor or quick brush stroke of memory.

Her beautiful use of language captures the divine and is truly an inspiring book that will satisfy the thirsty heart ~ Jude Neale

ISBN 978-1-927616-11-6 Ekphrasticism “Painted Words” (2013) Candice James, Don Portelance List $34.95 Pages 178

This offering from Portelance and James features 82 full colour paintings and 82 poems accompanying the paintings. In this marriage of visual art and literary art, Candice James, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, BC CANADA has poeticized the inspiration created in her soul by the paintings of professional artist and art instructor Don Portelance.

ISBN 978-1-927616-01-7 Shorelines – A Book of Villanelles (2013) Candice James and various artist paintings List $20.00 Pages 98

This book contains 41 villanelles and features 44 full colour paintings by 7 painters: Candice James, Don Portelance, Emily Cuthbertson, Rex Howard, Doreen Bruce, Janet Kvammen, Valerie Barron-McRae and includes full artist profiles. It mixes artwork of professional artists and emerging artists including a grade 9 student on the Autism Spectrum. Eclectic form poetry paired with inspirational artwork.

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978-1-927616-13-0 A Silence of Echoes (2014) Candice James List $18.00 Pages 94 This is the 8th book of poetry by Candice James, Poet Laureate of the City of New Westminster, BC. It is a collection of both surreal free verse sprinkled with a few rhyming poems resulting in an exquisite seasoning for a mystical journey through the mind of a prolific poet. Ms. James lives and breathes poetry and is the epitome of a living poem.

ISBN 978-1-927616-10-9 Royal City Poets 3 (2013 ) Anthology Various Artists List $18.00 Pages 129 A diverse and thoroughly entertaining offering of poetry from 40 poets both established and emerging writers who have performed on stage on the literary scene in the Royal City. Featured poets in the book are Dennis E. Bolen, Bernice Lever, Jude Neale, Candice James, Sylvia Taylor, and Manolis.

ISBN 978-1-927616-04-8 The Broken Word (2013) Alan Hill List $18.00 Pages 71

In his second collection of poetry, Alan Hill again displays his unique talent with vivid imagery, deep sympathy, and well-crafted creativity as he exposes the raw edge of his emotion and humanity in a series of poems dealing with growing up with a schizophrenic sibling and the effect of mental illness within the family unit. Elegant, textured and transformative with startling and intense images.

ISBN 978-0-9868097-1-2 Pathways (2011) Valerie Parks List $18.00 Pages 83

This debut book by the talented Canadian poet Valerie Parks. Valerie's poetry is a cross between Rod McKuen and Leonard Cohen. Valerie has been published in a number of periodicals, anthologies and magazines. This book is filled with realistic poetry tinged with deep emotion and nostalgia lending it a very unique insight into the fragile human condition. This is most certainly an enjoyable read and offers something for everybody.

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978-0-9916851-1-0 Between Earth and Sky (2012) Anthology Various International Poets List $18.00 Pages 80

This 3rd International anthology features 27 Canadian and international poets from United States, United Kingdom, India, and France. Poetry, the universal language, comes through many voices into a harmony of one voice that permeates the pages. Some of the featured poets are: Alan Hill; Candice James; Ben Nuttall-Smith; Vincent Aurileus; Strider Marcus Jones; Kim Clark; John Reynolds; Sharon Frye; Sidney Bending; Margaret Rutley and more.

ISBN 978-0-968097-9-8 The Upstairs Country (2012) Alan Hill List $18.00 Pages 94 The backstreets of Paris, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, bus journeys in Australia and Hill’s home county of Gloucestershire all feature in The Upstairs Country. Along the way we meet an array of people, both real and imagined, from Hill’s life, but most importantly we meet the author himself: the traveler now settled into Vancouver, BC daily life, in awe of the young family around him. The poet finds a rich seam where past and present intersect and leaves us with images that will long linger in the mind.

ISBN 978-0-9868097-8-1 Bridges and Clouds (2012) Candice James List $18.00 Pages 106 A little bit of everything poetic is offered the reader in this collection which has five themes and sections: Nature Poems; Love Poems; India Poems; Form Poems; and, The Best of the Rest. James’ use of brilliant imagery is a concurrent weave throughout the book. It moves from the real and now to the eclectic and mystic in smooth transition.

ISBN 978-0-9868097-7-4 Mind Paintings (2011) Anthology Various International Poets List $18.00 Pages 98

This 2nd International anthology features Canadian and international poets from the United States, United Kingdom, India, and France. Poetry is the universal language that comes through many voices into a harmony of one voice that permeates the pages.

Featuring 30 poets including: Donna Allard; Shelley Haggard; Carol Knepper; Steve Locke; Barbara Phillips; Laurel Smyth; Mary Duffy; Danica Green; Candice James; Bernice Lever; Samarendra Patra; Mohana Das; Kate Irwin; Stacey Rucker and more.

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978-0-9868097-6-7 Royal City Poets 1 (2011) Anthology Various Poets List $18.00 Pages 71

Katon-Tonnesen.

A diverse and thoroughly entertaining offering of poetry from 20 poets both established and emerging writers who reside in New Westminster and have performed on stage on the literary scene in the Royal City. Featured poets in the book are Don Benson (Poet Laureate Emeritus), Janet Kvammen, Candice James, Ariadne Sawyer and Kathleen

ISBN 978-0-9868097-5-0 Wisdom of a Thousand Fools (2011) Valerie Parks List $18.00 Pages 80 Valerie Parks’ second poetry book touches on passion, loss, temptations, self, pride, guilt, desperation, inspiration, obsession, artifice, disappointments, illusions and contentment.

She handles all these human conditions and emotions with empathy and compassion but still calls a space a spade when it is warranted. She speaks loudly in a quiet voice and walks softly carrying a big stick.

ISBN 978-0-9868097-0-5 Inner Heart – A Journey (2010) Candice James List $15.00 Pages 100

A collection of love poems runs the gamut from “head over heels” infatuation to the depths of despair and heartbreak. Vivid imagery and evocative phrasings tug at the heart strings. This is the 2nd collection of poetry by Candice James, Poet Laureate of New Westminster after a 30 year absence from the poetry scene to pursue a musical career. Her 1st poetry book “A Spilt In The Water” published by Fiddlehead Poetry Books 1979.

ISBN 978-0-9916851-0-3 Royal City Poets 2 (2012) Anthology Various Poets List: $18.00 Pages 66 This second collection of the Royal City Poets features 19 poets including: Candice James, Bernice Lever, Alan Hill, Janet Kvammen, Ben Nuttall-Smith, Valerie Parks, Donna Ross, Laura Schultz, Sylvia Taylor, and Eva Waldauf.

ISBN 978-0-9868097-2-9

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Sudden Thunder Anthology – Various International Poets (2011) List $18.00 Pages 132

This 1st International anthology features Canadian and international poets from the United States, United Kingdom, India, Greece, Belgium, and France. Featuring 31 poets including: John Beaton; David Fraser; Kevan Cameron; Keith Inman; Harvey Jenkins; Robert Martens; Janet Naidu; Patricial Smekal; Michael Sullivan – Poet Laureate Plymouth England; Candice James – Poet Laureate New Westminster, BC; Steve Vernon Richard Doiron and more.

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ISBN 978-1-927616-03-1 Postcards Ben Nuttall-Smith (2013) List $18.00

These poems are mesmeric. Their mosaic images guide us through spheres and atmospheres of the past and present. Serene and wild, historical and political, we roam their landscapes like Hardy, sail their oceans like Hemingway, talk people, politics, religion and poverty like Joyce and Yeats. From Ireland, Europe, South America this book enlightens, challenges perceptions and soars in the senses.

ISBN 978-1-927616-02-4 A Moment In Eternity – Ben Nuttall-Smith (2013) List $18.00 Pages 100 A delicious blend of emotions stirred in a mix of people, places and musings. Ben tugs at our heartstrings in “Footpath To The Sea” and prods at our minds in “Nolite Timere”. Throughout Ben paints vibrant images with his words in a gentle way that enfolds an underlying urgency.

Just to change the pace up once in awhile Ben treats us to his own special humour and whimsy evidenced in “The Cat and the Cathedral”

ISBN 978-0-9868097-3-6

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Arise

and Shine – Laura Schultz (2011) List $25.00 Pages 63

Laura Schultz has a unique, rare depth in her poetry that reaches past the boundaries of self.

She wields her paintbrush of colourful words creating a vivid tapestry of beautiful emotion.

She guides the reader down the hidden pathways of her heart, leading into the canyons of her soul bringing the reader face to face with their own psyche. This book is illustrated with 14 original paintings by Ruth Schultz-Rudof and 5 photographs by Anton Mueller.

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978-1-927616-53-6 978-1-927616-65-9 978-1-927616-52-9 978-1-927616-51-2 978-1-927616-49-9 978-1-927616-50-5 978-1-927616-24-6 978-1-927616-22-2 978-1-927616-23-9 978-1-927616-19-2 978-1-927616-18-5 978-1-927616-20-8 978-1-927616-1-78 978-1-927616-1-23 978-1-77171-071-8 978-1-927616-10-9 978-1-927616-04-8

Ping Pong, Parkinson’s and the Art of Staying in the Game Man and Nature Wayfaring Wounded Wondrously Counting Waves Run Beween the Raindrops Cry of Humanity Crackers and Crumbs Confessions of an Inadvertently Gentrifying Soul I'm No Hero Wild Tourist Short Shots - a coffee table poetry book Heartworks Royal City Poets 5 Anthology 2015 Through My Eyes Merging Dimensions Royal City Poets 4 Anthology 2014 A Silence of Echoes

Synn Kune Loh Barry Plamondon Helene Levasseur Lozan Yamolky Barry Plamondon Deborah L. Kelly Barry Plamondon Bill Engleson Lozan Yamolky Celeste Snowber Candice James Deborah L. Kelly Various writers Deborah Kelly Candice James Various writers Candice James

$27.95 $18.00 $23.95 $20.00 $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 $23.95 $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 $23.95 $18.00 $18.00

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978-1927616-04-8 Bone Hide Hair 978-1-926763-3-16 Purple Haze 978-1-927616-11-6 Ekphrasticism - Painted Words (178 pages/ - 82 full colou paintings) 978-1-927616-10-9 Royal City Poets 3 Anthology 2013 978-1-927616-04-8 The Broken Word 978-1-927616-03-1 Postcards 978-1-927616-02-4 A Moment In Eternity 978-1-927616-01-7 Shorelines - a book of villanelles (98 pgs/ - 44 full colour paintings) 978-1-926763-2-24 Midnight Embers - a book of sonnets 978-0-9916851-1-0 Between Earth And Sky 978-0-9916851-0-3 Royal City Poets 2 Anthology 2012 978-0-9868097-9-8 The Upstairs Country 978-0-9868097-8-1 Bridges And Clouds 978-0-986809-77-4 Mind Paintings 978-0-9868097-6-7 Royal City Poets 1 Anthology 2011 978-0-9868097-5-0 Wisdom Of A Thousand Fools 978-0-986809-73-6 Arise And Shine 978-0-9868097-2-9 Sudden Thunder 978-0-986809-71-2 Pathways 978-0-98680-970-5 Inner Heart - A Journey -920110-59-2 A Split In The Water

Donna Ross-Thengs $18.00 Candice James $18.00 Candice James (Poet) $34.95 Don Portelance (Artist) .

Various writers $18.00 Alan Hill $18.00 Ben Nuttall-Smith $18.00 Ben Nuttall-Smith $18.00 Candice James $20.00 various artists Candice James $18.00 Various writers $18.00 Various writers $18.00 Alan Hill $18.00 Candice James $18.00 Various writers $18.00 Various writers $18.00 Valerie Parks $18.00 Laura Schultz $25.00 Various writers $18.00 Valerie Parks $15.00 Candice James $12.00 Candice James $45.00

Silver Bow Publishing Catalogue Box # 5 – 720 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C5 www.silverbowpublishing.com email: info@silverbowpublishing.com

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For further information: www.silverbowpublishing.com or Email: info@silverbowpublishing.com Address: Silver Bow Publishing Box # 5 – 720 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3C5 CANADA