On this edition of 鈥楾oday in BC鈥�, host Peter McCully chats with two authors, C.C. 鈥楥hris鈥� Humphreys and Adrian Raeside on the fourth edition of the 鈥楳ade in B.C. Book Club鈥�.
In the first segment of 鈥楾oday in B.C鈥�, Chris Humphreys, a playwright, actor, voiceover artist and award-winning author, captivates readers with his latest book, Someday I鈥檒l Find You, a compelling tale of intrigue and romance set against the backdrop of the Second World War.
His father, a British fighter pilot, and his mother, a Norwegian spy, met and fell in love amidst the chaos of war. Humphreys explains that the story provided him with an opportunity to understand his parents better, exploring the complexities of their lives and the choices they made.
In the interview, Humphreys discusses his acting career. His father, Peter, and his grandfather, Cecil, were both actors.
鈥淚t was actually even worse than that because my mother鈥檚 parents were also actors, so all four grandparents were actors,鈥� he said. 鈥淪o, I, call it the curse in the blood rather than the family business. I think I was doomed to pursue the family line.鈥�
Humphreys acknowledges the influence of his theatrical experiences on his writing. His novels are character-driven, with the dialogue playing a significant role in moving the story forward and revealing the depths of the characters.
Adrian Raeside explores the emotional journey of a young boy coping with the loss of his beloved pet in a heartwarming new book, Paradise for Cats: Return to Rainbow Bridge.
This companion book to the widely acclaimed Rainbow Bridge to Pet Paradise focuses on the unique bond between humans and their feline companions, offering solace and a touch of humour during times of grief.
Raeside, a renowned cartoonist and author with more than 20 books to his credit, spoke about his inspiration for Paradise for Cats.
鈥淚 got the idea from looking at some of these pet loss publications,鈥� he said. 鈥淪ome of them quite serious and some of them quite sad. And I thought, for a young kid, they don鈥檛 want to be traumatized any more than they are from losing. Probably their best friend their entire life is a dog or a cat. So, I wanted to do something that was humorous, but also ended on an up note to say that, 鈥榣ook, everything鈥檚 still OK.鈥欌��
In addition to Paradise for Cats, Raeside鈥檚 recent books include The World According to Dogs: An Owner鈥檚 Manual and Wildlife for Idiots, which showcase his ability to entertain and enlighten readers with his witty observations on pet behaviour and wildlife.
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