Progress!

May 31, 2020

I think it’s clear that I am not cut out for public relations. I haven’t posted here since December. I keep meaning to, then I get doing something else and forget. I’m comforted, however, by the notion that the world will keep turning whether or not I engage with social media.

I went through a loooong period when I wasn’t writing, but I’m beyond happy to say that’s in the past. I recently passed the 100 page mark of my next novel (another fantasy) and based on my progress I’ll have it complete before the end of the year. I’m aiming for sooner than that, but seeing as it’s been over five years since Of Bone And Thunder I’m not going to rush it…er, definitely not a problem of mine.

Hope everyone is staying healthy, sane, and safe during our current crises of the virus, the recession, and now social upheaval.

The Russians got me

December 19, 2019

If you dropped by recently you may have seen that my website was offline. Suspended, in fact. I wish I could say it was for something naughty I did, but the truth is it was hacked and being used to send out malware, denial of service, increase the size of your, um, cucumber offers etc. If you received any sort of strange and/or unwanted emails from my site I am sorry. I’ve since switched to a new website provider and made my passwords more robust (lots of Cyrillic, the Russians will never suspect that).

Here’s wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a fantastic new year!

Cheers,

Chris

The 2020 European Tour itinerary is now set. Click on the link for more details.

August 03, 2019

Greetings everyone!
Whether you are new to travelling with our CanHist Tours to the Canadian Battlefields or one of our wonderful ‘seasoned-veterans’, I am proud to announce the itinerary for our extraordinary….
                                                  ‘VEDay75 Canadian Commemoration Tour – April 27-May 10th, 2020!
 
 
In preparation for the Celebrations that will be organized to honour the 75th anniversary for the end of WW2 next year, Defining Moments Canada is hosting this special 14-Day trip to the UK and Holland, that will culminate with your participation in the ceremonies jointly planned by the Dutch Government and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC).
These remarkable ceremonies will occur between the 4th -8th May in Holland, at locations that situate you in the towns/cities that evoke the deepest meaning for Canadians, and celebrate the stories of our Veterans from 75 years ago. Formal details of the plans for these events are still being collaboratively developed but the chance to experience these commemorations promise to be ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunities.
As you will see, working with one of Canada’s most reputable and successful Travel Companies – Ellison Travel, Ltd – we have designed a unique tour that delivers exciting daily destinations in the UK and Holland, all within the rich historical context of 1944/45 as explained by popular Canadian Military Historian, Chris Evans. (Can you tell I didn’t write this? 🙂
As well, Chris will offer optional escorted excursions for small groups of travelers to locations of Canadian significance – these have been VERY popular on past tours!
A special feature for this tour is the Ellison Travel ‘on-line’ registration process that provides the immediacy and reliability our travelers have come to expect AND affords you a predictable payment schedule. Ellison can also assist travelers from ‘all-points’ across North America with easy Air Canada connections and deviations to meet your needs…wherever you live!
Next year will be a very special year celebrating the remarkable relationship between the Canadian and Dutch people, and we remain hopeful that some WW2 Veterans may still be able to participate in the ceremonies in places that sing-out with historical memory – Apeldoorn, Nijmegen, Groesbeek, Holten, Scheldt and so many others…
Please join us on this exciting Tour next year – and be sure to invite your friends and family to come-along!
…. send me any questions you have.
I look forward to seeing you in London next April!
My very best to you all!

2020 European Battlefield Tour

June 27, 2019

In just a little under 12 months from now, Canadians, Americans, and Britains will be invited to Europe to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of WW2.

Plans are still very preliminary, but we’re looking at running another tour for Spring 2020. The rough outline of the tour so far looks like this:
  • 14 days in late April to early May, with May 8th (VE Day) being the ‘capstone’ event
  • An itinerary that would start in the UK and finish in Holland, primarily following the path of the Canadians from Normandy to Holland and also including American and British battlefields
The only matter left would be to determine whether you would be interested in a 2020 adventure. If you are, or know someone who might be, please be in touch.
Cheers,
Chris