Dan Danielson, author of 鈥淢emories of a Suitcase Farmer鈥�, spoke on Nov. 17 about his book at the Community Gathering Place.
Starting from the beginning of putting together his book, Danielson explained how everyone is capable of writing a book.
鈥淟ots of people say 鈥榶ou should write a book鈥�, but no one believes you until you actually write a book,鈥� Danielson says.
Danielson started the book two years ago, focusing most of his attention on writing throughout the winter and coming out with nine drafts before publishing. Contacting the Saskatchewan Writer鈥檚 Guild, Danielson was able to get in touch with
Articulate Eye Publishers in Saskatoon and get his work published.
Jokingly, Danielson commented about how family were the editors.
鈥淢y wife, Sharon, was the main editor,鈥� Danielson said.
His book contains a selection of short stories, and several poems, bringing together situations and comedic areas of growing up outside a small town called Tyner.
His book, 鈥淢emories of a Suitcase Farmer,鈥� describes the life of growing up in rural Saskatchewan, and the importance of keeping groups, boards, and committees alive with the next generations. Through his storytelling, Danielson gave the audience a fitting and humorous reading from excerpts of the novel.
Discussing things from what you would expect of rural farmers, to talking about the importance of community, Danielson鈥檚 work gives the truth behind the stereotypes and folklore.
Danielson also spoke out about the importance and beauty of nature and the environment, and how it shares an impact it plays with farming 鈥� how scenery and imagery, with 56 images in the novel, represent the importance of protecting our world.
Reading from his book, Danielson talked about the life of a young bachelor farmer and gives a sense of humour and relatable comments to the audience in the center.
Being a member of so many committees, boards, and groups, Danielson is focussed on bringing the importance of these groups into future generations in the hopes of keeping communities together. One of his poems in the novel, 鈥淒emocracy鈥�, gives insight into why it鈥檚 important to keep these groups continuous.
Danielson鈥檚 book is available throughout the province in all stores in Saskatoon, and online. His next event is on Sunday, Dec. 4th at a co-signing in the Sundog Craft Show in the Sasktel Centre, Saskatoon.
