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From adventurer to children’s book author By Lisa Etherington-Runions
adventure story is set many years in the fu- ture, around 3050. It concerns the story of a few families who have survived a disaster in Northern Ireland amidst primitive condi- tions. The plot mirrors Brown’s own life. “As a young boy growing up in the United Kingdom during the war,” Brown explains, “I would spend my summer holidays with a family maid. I was shipped off with them to where they lived in Ireland.” “They lived in an adobe cottage in the middle of the country, so I became used to the primitive conditions, to the dirt floors, and living off the farm. Many of my child- hood memories inspire my writing. My personal experiences are reflected in my books.” Brown’s writing studio is a menagerie of books, collections, paintings, photographs, trinkets, cabinets and boxes that Brown has crafted from 200 year old wood. This eclec- tic array gives Brown inspiration as he crafts his writing. It is his haven, and in this room he has created some of his best work. Never one to back down from a challenge or different venture, Brown also finds wood- working to be both interesting and relax- ing. When he is not writing he can be found in his workshop designing and construct- ing more projects, which he showcases at various art shows in the community. Brown also participates as a member of several national groups and societies, and locally has been involved with the Encore program for seniors, where retired people from all walks of life study in subjects of general interest. He is also a member of the Cornwall and Area Writer’s Society, where he is able to share his interest in writing with various other authors. When Brown reflects on his life so far, he says it has been quite an adventure. As to what he might change about his life, if he had the chance to start over, he ponders the question for a moment and says: “I’ll think about that when I’m ready.”
Although Stanley Brown’s roots are in Liv- erpool, England, his feet are firmly set on Canadian soil, and have been since he im- migrated to Canada, moving toVancouver in 1957. Brown moved to Cornwall in 2006, but recalls with pride the many adventures he embarked upon over the years. Prior to im- migrating to Canada, while in the United Kingdom, Brown was an avid cyclist and participated in many cycle races with the National Cyclist’s Union. In 1967 Brown moved to Montreal, and while there started a commercial record- ing studio called Listen! Audio Productions Ltd. This later evolved into another business venture, and Studio Place Royale was born, on Place Royale. Brown started out doing soundtracks for Audio Visual productions and radio com- mercials, later taking on TV commercials and productions as well as film sound tracks, while working with some of the best musicians in Montreal. Brown worked on compositions and post- production work on many TV series in what is known as one of the hardest businesses to break into. “Running this studio, was the most suc- cessful undertaking in my working career” explains Brown, “and since retiring, apart from composing musical pieces, I have not looked back.” Brown’s musical talent lent well to his chosen sound production business. Before immigrating to Canada, he was a clarinetist with some of the major symphony orches- tras in England including the Birkenhead Orchestral Society, and the Hoylake Sym- phony. After arriving in British Columbia, he joined the NewWestminster Symphony. His enthusiasm for sailing took him on a round-the-world adventure, and he drifted as far as the Galapagos before coming to Canada for business concerns. Cornwall Firearms and Militaria Show Exposition d’armes à feu et militaires de Cornwall Featuring: Antiques, collectibles, swords, bayonets, books and more. Antiquités, objets de collection, épées,
Photo Lisa Etherington-Runions
Stanley Brown of Cornwall, holds two books that he has written since embarking on retirement. Maya and Kit is a children’s series and Ciara - a fantasy-adventure - is his most recent work.
In Canada, Brown also raced cars with the Sports Car Club of British Columbia, com-
have written several books.” Brown’s children’s stories are well known
peting in races across the U.S., owning at that time a Lotus 11 and a Lotus 18 for- mula car. “When I retired, I foolishly thought it would be easy to write, so I started writing children’s sto-
across Canada. He has written a series of books titled “The Adventures of Maya and Kit”, all of them appealing to children and the child in all of us. His latest book since writing the
When I retired, I foolishly thought it would be easy to write, so I started writing chil- dren’s stories.
ries,”Brown said.“I found out that it is not an easy path to take, but with perseverance I
series is titled “Ciara,” and is different than his previous genre of writing. This fantasy-
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St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre held their annual dog show on Thursday in Jeanne Mance Hall. The residents enjoyed a parade of dogs showcasing their looks, their costumes and their fancy tricks in order to win prizes by our judges. A fun time was had by all including theVolunteers who came out to support the show. Pictured, from left, are Lisa Derouchie with Macy,Isabelle Sauve with Peanut, Carolyn Lebano with Sophie, Debbie Cutler with Elizabeth and Isabella, Ron Baker with Sassy.
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