a story about robbie the hero, his wife, son and a love interest, a five star rating out of five from goodreads, enough romance for the girls and enough history for the guys, it covers geographically hudsons bay's prince of wales fort, london, niagara and boston area, it includes a true tragic story of a woman in our history, lightly dealt with and revealed here
happy ralph, sold lots of books at lockside trading co, youngs point, on day one there
Kent Bookstore Event Saturday December 6, 2014 1-3:30 pm. thankyou everyone, ralphPlease read the captions below the slideshow to follow the storyline.
in amongst the beautiful postcards and calendars, under the beautiful books section, check out the sketches in the book, i sketched the Sarge and also did so in book two, changing his appearance somewhat to reflect our new add-on villain, Michael, portraying the evil rogue, Sergeant Percival Devil, a ghastly sort of dude.
Peterborough Examiner Article by Dale Clifford and Clifford Stardsteadt on Monday, November 17, 2014. in regards to the Meet The Crew event at Peterborough Branch Chapters Book store that took place on Saturday, November 15, 2014 all afternoon.
Hi Ralph Sun Media Peterborough News Local: Ralph G. Ditchburn revels in book signing at Chapter's By Dale Clifford, Peterborough Examiner Monday, November 17, 2014 10:04:21 EST dale.clifford@sunmedia.ca He also sells Koni Dolls, which are good luck charms, and a portion of each sale goes to the Crossroads Woman’s Shelter and YWCA, Peterborough. He had sold about 20 books towards the end of his session in Peterborough on Saturday. They sell for $19.99. The Inheritance Letter is currently available in more than 30 Chapters stores across Ontario, Craftworks at Fowlers Corners, the Kent Bookstore in Lindsay, Selwyn, the Ojibwa Whetung Centre in Curve Lake, Journeys in Millbrook and Happenstance in Lakefield. “There is a need for people in the know to do more and they have the power to affect change,’’ he said. “The message is important to me and I love to write and tell stories.’’ One of the first things you notice about local author Ralph Ditchburn, is the way in which he markets his work. From near Omemee, he spoke about that during a book signing of his novel The Inheritance Letter at Chapters on Saturday. Part of Robbie’s Adventures, a series of fictional adventure novels, it builds on a woman’s tragic story he discovered while researching Boston’s history. He was inspired to use the pen just after the Boston Marathon tragedy. It is a work of historical fiction, romance and adventure and out of this story of a woman`s tragic tale, hints are made about women’s right issues and abuses worldwide still going on. It is about discovering what is necessary to start anew and finding new love. It is a love story which unfolds to reveal human misgivings. His adventures are set in well researched historical settings with real life characters that people care about. Set in the late 1800's Robbie’s story is based on real events of life and history covering the Arctic, Hudson’s Bay, Niagara, USA and Boston. In that sense and to help present his book, characters dressed in period costume and who are highlighted in the book, appear at the 61-year-old Ditchburn’s side at events like book signings. They were there Saturday and caught your attention immediately as you walked into the store. “I do eccentric things and I like to use props and costumes,’’ he said with a smile. “It is a natural flow.’’ Work on the 288-page book began just about a year ago, with the idea circulating within him shortly before that. Writing is something that has come naturally to him as he has authored many screenplays and written for the Omemee Cornhuskers Baseball newsletter. He worked for 22 years for the Toronto Stock Exchange, before retiring. Putting it simply, he is fascinated with history, romance and adventure and is working on a sequel as part of the series, Robbie’s Incarceration, which continues in that regard and also speaks to the human spirit, taking place during the American Revolutionary War. 
Dennis Havinga, missing from the last two events has been busy hunting and working in his real life. The hero's sidekick and drinking buddy, Ivor the 'Dutchman' Jennings will not go unnoticed while absent.
The moment you have been waiting for, our pics from Saturday, November 15, 2015 at Chapters Peterborough, all afternoon. Family, friends, fans and gouls, thank you for the support. I need the help and love of all of you to help me promote this wonderful book and make it all work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for my recent successes. ralphThe above photos were taken by Jasmine Hong. our much talented niece.
Saturday, November 8th, 2014, Chapters Woodside Plaza, Markham, Ontario, Thank you for all the fun and memories. Ralph |
For one moment of my life -Gwyneth is on top of me
angry ralph, no sleep, what? was given the stage so i performed in costume
Fellow is in front of me with a better spot, but i can see the inheritance letter in the background
Bean Bag Chair Winner "Audrey" I have an Aunt named Audrey.
Prize must be picked up by Friday Dec. 12, 2014 after which the prize will be forfeited.
Glenn Stokoe with his sons Rowgan, 4, and Trenten, 11, during a meet and greet event for local writer Ralph Ditchburn's book titled The Inheritance Letter at Chapters in Peterborough on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Clifford Skarstedt/Peterborough Examiner/QMI Agency
Visitors drop by a meet and greet event with local writer Ralph Ditchburn, middle, and Michael Howe portraying Percival Devil and his book titled The Inheritance Letter at Chapters in Peterborough on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Clifford Skarstedt/Peterborough Examiner/QMI Agency
Local writer Ralph Ditchburn, second from left, gets involved in a tug-of-war exercise with Michael Howe, left, Tiffany Prince, Laurie Chambers and Glenn Stokoe during a meet and greet event for his book titled The Inheritance Letter at Chapters in Peterborough on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Clifford Skarstedt/Peterborough Examiner/QMI Agency
We was loosing da battle for a bit, i almost got pulled onto the floor, I was sweatin' in just a few minutes, we was cooked and the evil Sarge was gonna win again, no....
Local writer Ralph Ditchburn, second from left, gets involved in a tug-of-war exercise with Michael Howe, left, Tiffany Prince, Laurie Chambers and Glenn Stokoe during a meet and greet event for his book titled The Inheritance Letter at Chapters in Peterborough on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Clifford Skarstedt/Peterborough Examiner/QMI Agency
I thought we had him but he wasn't even trying.
you will note the evil grin on our gallant hero Robbie, he is always at odds against the evil sergeant Percival Devil.
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Checking inventory in the Kent Bookstore, Lindsay. Picture taken by celebrated reporter Catherine Whitnall from MyKawarthaThisWeek
this is a corrected version of my kawartha interview, HomeCommunity Author's book not only creatively satisfying but... | 19 hours ago Author's book not only creatively satisfying but is also philosophically rewarding. First book builds foundation for future The Inheritance Letter. Catherine Whitnall reports, Emily Township resident Ralph Ditchburn is thrilled with the response his first book, The Inheritance Letter, has received. The novel, which builds on a tragic story he discovered while researching Boston's history, is available locally at the Kent Bookstore. Kawartha Lakes This Week By Catherine Whitnall (OMEMEE). When Ralph Ditchburn set out to write a story to counter the horrific impact of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, 2013, he had no idea an equally devastating tale that spoke to the power of humanity would emerge.
The Inheritance Letter builds on a woman’s tragic story he discovered while researching Boston’s history.
“I was so moved by what had happened to her that I was almost obsessed with bringing her to life further,” said Mr. Ditchburn who had written a number of screenplays - and was also author of the Omemee Cornhuskers Baseball newsletter when he played for the team - after retiring from 22 years working in the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Work on the “multi-faceted novel filled with history, adventure and romance” began just over a year ago and saw Mr. Ditchburn spend countless hours studying the pre- and post-American Revolution time period; the setting of the novel. From the very beginning, the Emily Township resident knew it was going to be a series of novels.
“Books are so much more fun to write than screenplays. You can really develop characters,” said Mr. Ditchburn. “I’m very proud that I have wrote an engaging book that people not only love, but that has also been personally rewarding and inspiring...I think the book defines me as an author and helps build the foundation for the future.”
Mr. Ditchburn added writing The Inheritance Letter - and its sequel, Robbie’s Incarceration - has also helped him “infuse a message” that speaks to the power people have within them to affect change and assist “the world on the road to civilization as we know it”, hopefully inspiring readers along the way.
He’s even learned a few things about himself.
“I’ve learned my spelling has become atrocious as I’ve gotten older,” quipped Mr. Ditchburn, adding more seriously, “the most important thing I’ve learned is compassion. I’m constantly saying all these great stories, things that have been said to me...you do become a more enlightened human being and maybe, even become a better writer.”
The Inheritance Letter is currently available in more than 30 Chapters stores across Ontario - including Peterborough where he will be doing an author signing event on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. - Autographed copies are available at "Craftworks" at Fowlers Corners, Chapters Peterborough and Cobourg, Pintos Corners Variety, Riverview Variety and the Kent Bookstore in Lindsay.
Mr. Ditchburn also hopes to pay his good fortune forward by donating $1 from the sale of commissioned Koni dolls - aboriginal good luck charms commonly held during the book’s time period - to the Crossroads Women’s Shelter in Peterborough. The dolls are available at Jane’s Kountry Kitchen in Lindsay and Kings Fortune Chinese Food near Omemee, Benchmark Computers Ptbo or from his website.
For more on the book, Mr. Ditchburn, and the evolving series, visit www.robbiesadventures.com.
Reach Catherine Whitnall via email at cwhitnall@mykawartha.com
The Inheritance Letter builds on a woman’s tragic story he discovered while researching Boston’s history.
“I was so moved by what had happened to her that I was almost obsessed with bringing her to life further,” said Mr. Ditchburn who had written a number of screenplays - and was also author of the Omemee Cornhuskers Baseball newsletter when he played for the team - after retiring from 22 years working in the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Work on the “multi-faceted novel filled with history, adventure and romance” began just over a year ago and saw Mr. Ditchburn spend countless hours studying the pre- and post-American Revolution time period; the setting of the novel. From the very beginning, the Emily Township resident knew it was going to be a series of novels.
“Books are so much more fun to write than screenplays. You can really develop characters,” said Mr. Ditchburn. “I’m very proud that I have wrote an engaging book that people not only love, but that has also been personally rewarding and inspiring...I think the book defines me as an author and helps build the foundation for the future.”
Mr. Ditchburn added writing The Inheritance Letter - and its sequel, Robbie’s Incarceration - has also helped him “infuse a message” that speaks to the power people have within them to affect change and assist “the world on the road to civilization as we know it”, hopefully inspiring readers along the way.
He’s even learned a few things about himself.
“I’ve learned my spelling has become atrocious as I’ve gotten older,” quipped Mr. Ditchburn, adding more seriously, “the most important thing I’ve learned is compassion. I’m constantly saying all these great stories, things that have been said to me...you do become a more enlightened human being and maybe, even become a better writer.”
The Inheritance Letter is currently available in more than 30 Chapters stores across Ontario - including Peterborough where he will be doing an author signing event on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. - Autographed copies are available at "Craftworks" at Fowlers Corners, Chapters Peterborough and Cobourg, Pintos Corners Variety, Riverview Variety and the Kent Bookstore in Lindsay.
Mr. Ditchburn also hopes to pay his good fortune forward by donating $1 from the sale of commissioned Koni dolls - aboriginal good luck charms commonly held during the book’s time period - to the Crossroads Women’s Shelter in Peterborough. The dolls are available at Jane’s Kountry Kitchen in Lindsay and Kings Fortune Chinese Food near Omemee, Benchmark Computers Ptbo or from his website.
For more on the book, Mr. Ditchburn, and the evolving series, visit www.robbiesadventures.com.
Reach Catherine Whitnall via email at cwhitnall@mykawartha.com
robbies adventures supports robbie's racing, thunder class at the Peterborough Speedway, nice decals by Vinyl kreationz -Angie
pre-shots for bus ad
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I sponsor Enduro Racing at Peterborough Speedway
ralph really was a help, orienting the people as they walked in and providing info, i know he would love to do it again
The Fowlers Corners Lions Club Event on Nov 1st, 2014 went very well. The wonderful 105 host shared my spot for a bit of the show. The front door location was ideal, everyone got a chance to view my wonderful new book the inheritance letter, made lots of sales and met a grand bunch of people.
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Saturday, November 1ST, 2014: FOWLERS CORNERS & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Annual Christmas Sale: 9-3:30 pm I was available for Autographing books at the front door -the robbiesadventures.com series, The Inheritance Letter. Location: 959 Meadowview Road, at Orange Corners Road, Free Admission. Silent auction, bbq and bake sale. Good eats and items to buy. Get an autographed copy of the book. Did real well sold books dolls, collected donations, met nice people and cute lil kids and country 105 show girl and we had a blast. |
 the famous white crossbelts actually afforded a bit of protection against a off hit neck sword or bayonet thrusted attack at the heart.
bayonet for british crossbelts
Goodreads Book Giveaway
The Inheritance Letterby Ralph G. DitchburnGiveaway ends September 10, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads.  Thank you, Barbara
'The Inheritance Letter' Local historical fiction writer Ralph G. Ditchburn, greeted book lovers at Chapters on Saturday, Aug. 23rd, 2014, announcing the release of his new book, 'The Inheritance Letter', the first in a series of books called Robbies Adventures. The first book is now available at Chapters, Peterborough, as well as - NOW OVER 30 STORES IN THREE WEEKS. Future Book signings will be at Chapters stores in Markham followed by a return to Chapters in Peterborough on November 15th at 1 pm. 'The Inheritance Letter' is published by Friesen Press, (who also published the original Harry Potter series of books) and is distributed by the Ingram Book Co. Asked what prompted him to write this book, Mr. Ditchburn answered, "the Boston Marathon Bombings, made me curious about the city which led to further investigation about Boston’s history. Since I am interested in history, I began to tie an earlier era to other parts of the northeastern United States and Canada and something tweaked in me to write the first book in the developing series of Robbies Adventures. That something that inspired me was a true woman’s tragic tale that was very lightly treaded upon." Mr. Ditchburn has spent the last 18 months writing and proof reading his new book, and has plans to write at least two more in the series. The next book in the series will be called 'Robbies Incarceration', of which he has 41000 words fleshed out already. Later this year, he also plans to release a short book titled, 'A Blog Help for Writers' for those wishing to produce a fiction novel. This is a fast how-to where you read for twenty minutes, daydream (or brainstorm) for twenty minutes, then fill-in-the-blanks and have- your-story. With re-write and polish or start over with more of your own story ideas as options. Included is a must read list of publisher caveats you need to read before talking to a publisher. Assisting Mr. Ditchburn on Saturday for his book signing was Dorothy Richards, Nancy Geary & sister Lisa, Jacob, Chaisson, Jessica Geary, Jasmine Hong Photography, Laurie, Glen Stokoe dressed as a British Redcoat Infantryman (who is also Robbie Wolfe in the story), and Dennis Havinga dressed as a Ivor Jennings (a hero and friend to Robbie Wolfe in the story). And Michael Howe, our new robbiesadventures.com member, portraying the evil Sergeant Percival Devil. Here is Ralph G. Ditchburn’s summary of his book.... "Set in the late 1800's Robbie’s story is based on real events of life and history covering the Arctic, Hudson’s Bay, Niagara and Boston. Explored are: finding courage, finding new love, revealing human misgivings and some of the controversies involving Boston which precipitated the actual birth of America and the division of peoples that would inherit North America. Robbie finds meaning to his life and is committed to delivering a letter bequeathing a fortune...will he save and win Lillian's heart?" ...The above story and photo's are submitted by Ralph's brother Donald R. Ditchburn 
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paint and brush and my new use for small clothespeg
One happy face?
Whyyy did I not get one of those on the left?/'
the Sarge's waistcoat and red coat, now longer coat, rope prop, a scar on right cheek will do, a stick on scar, should not leave too much of a mark when you remove it, lol, for the cause Michael, for the cause. ordered pants, yes white crossbelts i am making, sarge stripes, cheerio
victoria or lisa
erin / rima / laurie
victor's ..er..no.. laurie's
"I am not wearing this!" one of the robbiesadventures.com girls said.
costumes come with 1800's mob caps and aprons, shawls and
for nov 8th and 15th you will need warm change of clothes, black shoes, white socks, i have a couple of pairs, tights for underneath and maybe a warm coat. i have one chamise? under garment, and three other girls work dresses, |
August 23, 2014 Book Launch (and we are wanted back for Saturday November 15, 2014 at 1 p.m. to do it again.
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Chip, chip, hooray for robbiesadventures.com
WATCH THE SLIDE SHOW ABOVE TO SEE THE AUGUST 23, 2014 EVENT. Thank you everyone who participated in this wonderful event on Saturday. To all my close friends, new friends, fans, readers and lovers I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart, we did it, a wonderful successful book launch, it comprised selling thirteen paperbacks, a single mug, an invitation to lecture on publishing and its caveats, (what to avoid), with a group of seven writers -lovely lady I met), signing up twenty members for a true author event where I read from my book, talk of why I wrote it, on writing, a Q&A, followed by how to write a book in days, over 500 photos, over 200 posters handed out and most important, i saw the most happiest smiles and expressions on everyone's faces, from the little cute kids to all the customers in chapters and especially all the participants and even our new friend, michael howe, I know i helped create lasting memories in all our hearts, love ya all, the tamarac party afterwards went well.and Don wrote a stunning press release i am forwarding on to all my media contacts, i added a pic of the Sarge and just a couple of notes, here is the finished press release, i will post pics tonite at www.robbiesadventures.com
"A Redcoat! Our ancestors use to scalp and kill those."
http://photos2art.ca/
for those interested in getting their photos onto canvas or picture framing support my friend and supporter George Kovacs in Bridgenorth. Quite the interesting fellow. Thank you George for your support. |
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Our forelorne crew mates, our leaders, our friends and our compatriots I introduce to you the chosen ones, the ultimate in party set uppers, hosts extrodinairre, Kelly & Krista. Thanks for all your unselfish commitments. Congratulations on getting a new start and wish you well. Yes Krista, your ancestors did scalp and kill those red coats like in the pic, lol. |
ralph, glenn, michael, dennis, the gang, alias's author, robbie wolfe the hero, sergeant percival devil, the evil rogue and ivor 'the dutchman' jennings, the best boxer during his tenure with the British fleet.
For those interested in the smoothbore musket see here for the proper loading and firing of the antique warfare.
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Winners of recent draws below:
Winner of AUGUST 23, 2014, 4pm, FREE Draw at Chapters Peterborough posted here: Win golf for four at Tamarac Golf Course, one golf lesson Winner: Steve Steve, an old friend who showed up from Pickering just to buy a book and a mug. Way to go. Enjoy 2nd prize: golf lesson WINNER:_Marilyn Tudh.. winner notified and prizes left at Tamarac. And I have been notified the golf lesson prize was used and everything is covered and thankyou. And enjoy my read. Your faces might be on my pics and video page from the chapters book launch, drop by and say hello saturday november 15, 2014, 1 pm chapters, the crew is coming back, i have a sarge outfit being made for that rather large fellow, have a nice day, Thankyou. Winner of August 23, 2014 9 pm draw at the Tamarac Golf Course, win golf umbrella and set of nine golf balls,(donated by one of my sponsors Boyer-Chev Dealership, Lindsay)+ 2 golf lessons + a robbiesadventures.com keychain Winner: Dianne xxxx -winner notified, prizes left at Tamarac, do to the nature of prize payout problems, I will not be held responsible if prizes are not picked up right away. Second Draw for those people present: one golf lesson with Glenn Stokoe. winner: Cheryl Ditchburn. Thank you for playing. Please deposit more coins to continue play. ********************* |
American Revolutionary Rifle $169.97 ADD TO CART WISH LIST I am not an authorized reseller. Description: This is a shortened "carbine" version of the Charleville, modeled after the French 1763 musket, and was widely used in the colonies and against British troops in the Revolutionary War. Bayonet not included. 43” length. The smoothbores depicted on the cover of the Inheritance Letter was a replica 39” smooth bore musket from India and Ivor sported a German Jaegar Rifle that boasted an incredible 400 feet of accuracy. These were made from paper mache. I tried hobby shops, guns shops, friends and did not have a gun prop. I was able to secure a real smooth bore musket just after book launch date confirmed. This one has no hole drilled for igniting the gun powder from the pan to the barrel and a screw drilled down through the end to distinguish this non-grooved* rifle as unable to fire. *smooth bores have no grooves in barrel and when firing caused a ricochet affect in the barrel making accuracy a problem where rifling meant the barrels would have grooves etched into the metal down the length of the barrel thus making the bullet spin and create dead-on accuracy. CHECK OUT NOTES TO THE INHERITANCE LETTER UNDER THE ABOVE HEADING: more... |
Alcan had dropped a few dollars and I was more than surprised. Black Monday Oct 1987.
Looks like I had a few beers the night before.
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