“A kaleidoscopic display of words that speaks of the raw, hidden beauty of the wonderful Port Alberni… a hidden jewel of Vancouver Island.” – Kamal Parmar, Poet Laureate of City of Nanaimo
“This wide-ranging anthology is a delightful reflection of the place that spawned it: like the Alberni Valley itself, Alberniology is a diverse and colourful tapestry of people, ideas, images, and emotions. Get a cup of tea, find a comfy chair, and settle in - these writers, across genres and themes, have tales to tell and secrets to spill about the place they call home.” – Christina Myers, author, The List of Last Chances
“All personal glimpses about Alberni Valley are important. People sharing personal stories to benefit a deserving cause can be healing for everyone.” – Randy Fred, Tseshaht First Nation, contributor, Geist Magazine
“The Alberni Valley is a wondrous place – mountains, forest, sea – a space of timelessness. Alberniology exemplifies this, great writing for a wonderful cause. This book offers the very best of the region for all to savour, and to hold on to.” – Bill Arnott, author, the Gone Viking travelogues
“I am drawn by the petroglyphs of Sproat Lake, the crystal-clear rivers that meet the inlet, journeys on the Francis Barkley, my relatives who reside there nestled under the tall trees, and now–bonus–a book which has collected many of my favorite writers' stories.” – Janet Miller, Past President Comox Valley Writers Society, author of Cross My Heart
“Thanks to the generous efforts of those who brought this project into being—including project leads, Jackie and Derek, and RCN Media—I can do my own small part toward supporting the good work of the Alberni Valley Hospice Society.” - Ian Cognitō, author of Animusings, publisher of Repartee Press
“From the heart of an ancient rainforest, Alberniology brings to life the essence of Port Alberni in all its astonishing rays – kindness, heartache, love and daily experiences that shape reality in this exquisite slice of the world, writing that explores the unique culture for residents and outsiders alike. Taste the forests and ocean climate of this magnificent part of the Vancouver Island ecosystem, magical and raw, where community is a bond for life, where every day breathes with ancient cedar and fir, a wonderful small city that makes regulars reluctant to move. Breathe the mysticism of place through the words of these talented writers.” – Cynthia Sharp, author of Rainforest in Russet
“Alberniology is a book from the hearts, minds, dreams, and memories of Port Alberni's people. If reading those poems and those heartwarming stories won't trigger you to google search images and history of this beautiful place or, better yet, make you plan a trip, nothing else will.” – Lozan Yamolky, author, I'm No Hero, Counting Waves and Dreamers Needed
“You walk away from a coastal potluck dinner with your taste buds and tummy brimming with satisfaction from sampling everyone's 'best dish ever' - you put down 'alberniology' with your spirit feeling like those taste buds and tummy.”
– Yvonne Maximchuk, author, Colour the British Columbia Coast
“I support the creation of Alberniology, a new anthology of writings by regional writers, with all proceeds from the project benefiting the Alberni Valley Hospice Society. A win for the writers and support for the Alberni Valley Hospice Society!” - PJ Johnson, Poet Laureate of the Yukon
