Although Harbour of my Tomorrows is Valerie Wiseman’s first novel, she is not new to writing, having expressed her thoughts in poetry, music, and live theatre. When she first saw the photograph of John Gavin (her husband’s great-grandfather), Valerie was intrigued. Soon she became captivated. His story had to be told and she gladly accepted the task. Before long, it had become a labour of love.

Valerie is a member of the Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador (WANL) and of the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). She resides in Fortune Harbour, Newfoundland, with her husband, Joe, and their Newfoundland dog, Tara.

• Harbour of my Tomorrows