Meet The Author
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2026
MEET THE AUTHOR
Saturday, May 16 | 10:30-2
Simply Cottage Yard Sale
339 Ecclestone Dr, Bracebridge
Don’t you just love a bargain? Drop by lovely Simply Cottage on Saturday, May 16 for its annual Yard Sale, home of cottage-style furniture and decor. Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. Hope to see and greet you there!
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SPRING ARTISAN MARKET
Saturday, May 30 | 10-4
Cloud 9 Lavender Farm
4352 Line 5, Bradford
Come sip some signature Lavender tea blend, enjoy live music, and shop Cloud9Lavender’s full product line along with a variety of 40+ artisians and makers. Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at the Cloud 9 Lavender Farm of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. You’ll find the market at the Cloud 9 Lavender Farm in Bradford, Ontario. See you there!
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BOOKPALOOZA
Saturday, June 20 | 10-4
Minden Community Centre
55 Parkside St, Minden, Haliburton
Celebrate words, creativity and inspiration. Chat with authors, editors, illustrators & publishers. Gain insight and ideas. Free admission to the exhibit hall. Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. See you there!
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BOOK SIGNING & SALE: THORNBURY FARMER’S MARKET
Sunday, June 21 | 10-2
30 Mill St, Thornbury
Grab your week’s supply of fresh fruit, veggies and books! Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at the Thornbury Farmer’s Market of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. You’ll find the market at 30 Mill St. in Thornbury, Ontario. See you there!
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BOOK SIGNING & SALE: BRACEBRIDGE FARMER’S MARKET
Saturday, July 4 | 8:30 – 2
Bracebridge Memorial Park
Manitoba St. next to Norwood Theatre, Bracebridge
Grab your week’s supply of fresh fruit, veggies and books! Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at the Bracebridge Farmer’s Market of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. You’ll find the market in historic Memorial Park in downtown Bracebridge, next door to the Norwood Theatre.. See you there!
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BOOK SIGNING & SALE: DEERHURST RESORT
Thursday, July 2
Deerhurst Resort
Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at Deerhurst Resort of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. See you there!
BOOK SIGNING & SALE: PARRY SOUND FARMER’S MARKET
Tuesday, July 7 | 9-2
Parry Sound Market Square
Parry Sound, Ontario
Grab your week’s supply of fresh fruit, veggies and books! Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at the Parry Sound Farmer’s Market of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. You’ll find the market in historic Parry Sound Market Square. See you there!
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BOOK SIGNING & SALE: BALA FARMER’S MARKET
Thursday, July 27 & August 10 | 9-1
Jaspen Park
Bala, Lake Muskoka
Grab your week’s supply of fresh fruit, veggies and books! Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at the Bala Farmer’s Market of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. See you there!
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BOOK SIGNING & SALE: BRACEBRIDGE FARMER’S MARKET
Saturday, August 1 | 8:30-2
Bracebridge Memorial Park
Manitoba St. next to Norwood Theatre, Bracebridge
Grab your week’s supply of fresh fruit, veggies and books! Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at the Bracebridge Farmer’s Market of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. You’ll find the market in historic Memorial Park in downtown Bracebridge, next door to the Norwood Theatre.. See you there!
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BOOKS SIGNING & SALE: HALE MARKET
Friday, July 31 | all day
Hale Muskoka
1160, Bethune Dr. North, Gravenhurst
Roadtrip to the new Hale Muskoka outdoor market for a day of music, street food, art pop-ups and books! Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. See you there!
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2025
BOOK CLUB, MEET THE AUTHOR! LAKE OF BAYS SAILING CLUB
Wednesday, August 13 | 7 pm
Lake of Bays Sailing Club
Glenmount Dock, Lake of Bays
Yes, I make free appearances at book clubs to chat with readers of Summers with Miss Elizabeth. This one takes place at one of my favourite summer places: Lake of Bays Sailing Club, parts of which inspired scenes in the book.
BOOK SIGNING & SALE: PORT CARLING FARMER’S MARKET
Thursday, August 14 | 9-1
Hanna Park
Port Carling, Lake Muskoka
Grab your week’s supply of fresh fruit, veggies and books! Muskoka author Lori Knowles will be signing copies at the Port Carling Farmer’s Market of her latest book, Summers with Miss Elizabeth, a novel set in Muskoka. Learn more about the story’s inspirations and its iconic locations around the lakes of Muskoka. See you there!
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Author Talk! Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club
Tuesday, August 19 | 7 am
Muskoka Highlands Golf Club
Bracebridge, Ontario
Rotary members and guests: join us at the Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club for a special morning with author Lori Knowles as she discusses her heartfelt debut novel, Summers with Miss Elizabeth. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Muskoka—Canada’s Hamptons—this poignant family drama follows Colin Montgomery as he returns to the Wynward family cottage a decade after tragedy, seeking solace and closure during one final summer with the unforgettable Miss Elizabeth.
Author Talk! Bracebridge Rotary Club
Friday, October 3 | 12 pm
Bracebridge Rotary Centre
Bracebridge, Ontario
Rotary members and guests: join us at the Bracebridge Rotary Club for a special lunch with author Lori Knowles as she discusses her heartfelt debut novel, Summers with Miss Elizabeth. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Muskoka—Canada’s Hamptons—this poignant family drama follows Colin Montgomery as he returns to the Wynward family cottage a decade after tragedy, seeking solace and closure during one final summer with the unforgettable Miss Elizabeth.
Girlfriends Getaway Weekend, Deerhurst Resort
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10 am
Deerhurst Resort
Huntsville, Ontario
Bookclub discussion with author Lori Knowles as she discusses her heartfelt debut novel, Summers with Miss Elizabeth. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Muskoka—Canada’s Hamptons—this poignant family drama follows Colin Montgomery as he returns to the Wynward family cottage a decade after tragedy, seeking solace and closure during one final summer with the unforgettable Miss Elizabeth.
Book Club, Bracebridge’s Oldest Book Club
Monday, November 10, 2025 | 5:30 pm
Quality Inn, Bracebridge
Bracebridge, Ontario
A roundtable discussion with author Lori Knowles and the women of Bracebridge’s longest-running book club. Lori discusses her heartfelt debut novel, Summers with Miss Elizabeth. Set against the idyllic backdrop of Muskoka—Canada’s Hamptons—this poignant family drama follows Colin Montgomery as he returns to the Wynward family cottage a decade after tragedy, seeking solace and closure during one final summer with the unforgettable Miss Elizabeth.