A first for Canadian publishing - Random House of Canada discovers a novel
way to bring authors and readers together

TORONTO , Oct. 28 /CNW/ - Beloved, international bestselling author, Lori Lansens joins fans across Canada for her only Canadian event.

On November 3 , from 6 to 7 PM , Random House of Canada invites avid readers to join a unique interactive live-streamed video event from the comfort of their computers with Lansens, who will read from her book and chat with readers about her recently published book, The wife's Tale, from her computer in California.

"Live online video now offers us powerful, new ways to connect with and engage with book readers," says Lisa Charters , Senior Vice President, Director, Digital Marketing at Random House of Canada . "Up until recently, most live video streaming or webcasting has pretty much been one-way. Our online live video event will be highly interactive with multi-view video streaming that will connect author Lori Lansens in California with readers from across Canada and with participants at a private VIP event in Toronto ."

Published in September to great critical acclaim, THE WIFE'S TALE is a vivid exploration of a woman taking small, courageous steps towards her authentic self for the first time in her life.

    
    When:   Tuesday, November 3, 2009
    Time:   6-7 PM (EST)
    Where:  www.booklounge.ca/liveevent

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lori Lansens was a successful screenwriter before she burst onto the literary scene in 2002 with her first novel Rush Home Road. Translated into eight languages and published in eleven countries, Rush Home Road received rave reviews around the world. Her follow-up novel, The Girls, was an international success, as well. Rights were sold in 13 territories and it was featured as a book-club pick by Richard & Judy in the UK, selling 300,000 copies. Born and raised in Chatham, Ontario, Lori Lansens now makes her home in California with her family.

ABOUT RANDOM HOUSE OF CANADA

Random House interacts with readers online at www.randomhouse.ca, www.booklounge.ca, www.bookclubs.ca and www.mysterybooks.ca. Follow Random House on Twitter http://twitter.com/RandomHouseCA

For further information: Lisa Charters at [email protected]