"Where can I get a copy of these stories?", you ask.
Answer, you can't...yet
Lilt of Laughter, Trace of Tears had a very limited printing. It was shared with family and friends.
Charlene passed away in 2009. The publisher KIO no longer exists. Charlene gave me her blessing to perform these stories and the family has since said to me "Do what you like. If you wish to share Charlene's work with others, thank you."
The book contains 26 stories. I have selected my personal favourites. All the stories, from the play will be available plus some additional tales that I believe are the very best examples of Charlene's storytelling skill.
Work is now underway. Printing financing is cutting into my life savings. Robin Baird Lewis, who's design I commissioned for the theatre poster, will grace the cover. Discussions are taking place with an illustrator. And with any luck copies will be available Spring 2025.
This is truly a labour of love, a tribute to the friendship Charlene and I enjoyed.
