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Writers…
Dave and Lillian Brummet have been writing professionally
since 1999 starting out as free lance writers – which
they continue to do today. To date, they have written 3 published
books.
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As
Hosts…
The
Brummets are the hosts of Conscious
Discussions talk radio show and the Authors
Read radio program. The main focus of their writing and
radio programs is to inspire hope in individuals, helping
them realize the value of their efforts and encouraging them
to become more positive, proactive in life.
Awards…
Dave and Lillian have recently been recognized as Community
Heroes by the LiveSmart BC program. They have also been presented
with an award for "outstanding use of various media in
ongoing outreach work to reduce waste in our environment"
by the Recycling Council of British Columbia. Seeds of Diversity
also awarded them with a Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer
contributions and they were recognized by Boundary Family
Read - Columbia Basin Alliance For Literacy for their support.
Lillian's award winning poetry has appeared in five hardcover
anthology books and several newsletters and magazines throughout
North America. She has had the honor of attaining Editor's
Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry, not once
– but twice. Dave won an award for his photography through
Cottage Magazine; his photos grace the cover of both Towards
Understanding and Purple Snowflake Marketing. His work also
appears on the graphic design work for the Place in Time CD.
More recently the Brummets have been acknowledged by the Canadian
Wildlife Federation, who provided the Brummets with Backyard
Habitat Certification.
As
Percussionist, educator and drum manufacturers…
Dave has played drums/percussion on stage and in the studio
for over 25 years and brings this knowledge and experience
to his Hand Drum Workshops. With rhythms from African, Middle
Eastern and Latin American roots, the workshops are well designed
for djembes, doumbeks, and congas, for beginners or intermediates.
Out of popular demand, a home-learning CD has been created
based on the workshops and is now available as Hand Drum Instructional
Series 1. Dave also teaches privately to hand drummers and
drum set players. Dave
continues to perform live and occasionally participates in
various gigs and telethons, raising funds for charities.
As
Gardeners and seed savers…
"Gardening is our golf; it is our hockey and our meditation
grounds. It is also the best place to get fresh air, sunshine
and solitude - just the birds, worms and you. We enjoy hosting
intimate feasts at our home for family and friends using some
of our own recipes."
As active members of Seeds of Diversity, saving seed from
non-hybrids and participating in seed exchanges is an educational
hobby with positive results. Helping to save rare or threatened
species from extinction, donating seeds to low-income gardeners
and taking bags of produce to the local food bank are some
of these results.
Outdoor
enthusiasts…
"Our free time is spent cycling BC's abandoned railways,
canoeing pristine lakes, or camping and backpacking among
the cool, mountainous forests in the summer. Come wintertime
we hit the deep, fluffy snow on our snowshoes or cross-country
skis. While
enjoying the outdoors, we practice what we call "clean
walking". This involves picking up trash along the way
whenever possible, and is discussed in our book, Trash Talk."
Photography
and Graphic design…
Having a father with a deep interest in photography influenced
Dave's passion for this art. Occasionally, his photos have
accompanied the Brummet's articles in magazine publications.
Dave's graphic design and images
were used in the design of the covers for two of their
published books as well as appearing in various tourist and
travel publications. He designed the cover and inside pages
of the Place in Time CD using his original images and photos.
Support the Brummet's work
Please
consider purchasing one of the three books they have written
– and remember; at least 10% of
the royalties from book sales are donated to the SPCA,
the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Seeds of Diversity…
three amazing charities the Brummets support.
The Brummets have three nonfiction books available:
Trash
Talk - a guide for those who wish to do their part for
the environment.
Purple Snowflake
Marketing - a guide for authors looking to develop a frugal
and effective marketing plan.
Towards
Understanding - a book of 120 poems.
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