Last weekend I held a Book signing event at the Indigo Bookstore on Brant St. in Burlington. It felt like the start of getting A Hero's Journey: Beyond Little Norway And Olympia Sports Camp into the Big Stores. I love independent book stores, and they are a great way to enjoy the book-buying experience, but as an author I've always visioned, maybe in my dreams,  seeing my book sold at places like Indigo. With the thousands of people who have attended Olympia and those who enjoy the philosophy of Joseph Campbell, a big store exposure would be awesome way to spread the word and for Olympia alum and others to get a book. I've been on Indigo.ca and that is great way to shop, big there's something about the brick and mortar franchise stores that attracts.

When you are on a journey, there are those who have inspired you to toward your goals. There also may be those around you whose love and support is all the inspiration you need to complete a task you set out to accomplish.

Case in point. My family. My growing family.

When I found out that the date for my book signing was in late July I knew it would be a struggle to get people to come in such nice weather and at cottage time, but my two kids made sure they were there. The support of Nicole and Daniel means a lot to wherever this  book journey takes us. Joy is the rock of the family and her commitment to this process is unwavering. I'm a lucky man on a journey. The best part of the family gathering because of the book is that it was the first official  public event for Mia Lillian Mayes, and she is what motivated me to write this blog entry. 


I've only been a grandfather for 7 weeks but it truly is a humbling part of the journey. Mia has taught me that being a grandparent is one of the great joys of life. She also has shown me that what Joseph Campbell wrote about in 1949 and what Dave Grace has talked about for 50+ years is true. The return of the Hero's Journey does indeed mean that helping the goals of others at some point becomes our goal. Mia's future is the future, and the present is so rewarding and its a thrill to be a part of it. It's amazing how one person can change the journey for so many. Mamma Mia!!


Any event will have highlights and I am going to do another entry about the arrival of a former student and athlete that came to support. When he walked in the goal of selling books became secondary to the moment of sheer excitement.  Attitude is everything as we react to the world and the respect shown by one person can make the day if you let it. A family day; an alumni day. All thanks to embracing the journey. For those who couldn't make the event just drop me a line at coachdools71@gmail.com and I'll get book to you.


 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 

The OAA needs your help.  If you are an Olympia Sports Camp Alumni we need you to register for the OAA and get those in your circle of Olympia contacts to do the same. The link is at:

 https://forms.gle/woWsggqM7zpUyHge9

OLYMPIA HAS AN APP! 


Olympia has created an App that will allow Alumni to connect with the camp events, read content about some amazing Olympia people, and maybe sign your child or grandchild up for the week of their lives. Simply use this QR code to get to the App and all it offers. It will take you to the Olympia website and so much more!




Why should I buy a book?

- See the 12 steps of the hero's journey come alive

- Learn a lot about yourself by reading about the journey of others.

-Learn about the land of Interlaken, from its indigenous beginnings, to the European migration, to the Norwegians during the second world war, to the launch of Olympia Sports Camp.

- Learn about the Community of Olympia that spans over 50 years.

- Learn that Olympia is a Community of Everyday Heroes

- Learn that you, too, are a hero of your own journey

How can I buy a book

-available for order through Amazon and Indigo.ca

-available at Indigo, Burlington Brant Street location.

- available at The Different Drummer Book Store on Locust Street in Burlington\

- available at Cedar Canoe Books on Main St in Huntsville

- available at the Olympia Tuck and Pro Shop

- Etransfer me $30 and I'll drive it to your house ! 

- available online at aherosjourney.ca

- audiobook version is available at Audible, Amazon, and iTunes 

If you would like us to come to your town for a book event or get copies into your favourite bookstore , email me at coachdools71@gmail.com. We travel well.

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