Until recently, without question the highlight of Ken Budd’s literary career, apart from writing, producing, or consulting for over three dozen publications, was the time he spent studying creative writing with the late W. O. Mitchell at the Banff Centre many moons ago. But, a few weeks back, near the end of October, a meeting […]

With plenty of radio and newspaper interview appearances under his belt, it was time for author Ken Budd to take to the tube in the next chapter of the Adventures of Buddy Williams Fall Book Tour 2014. Near the end of the first (long) leg of the Western Canada tour Budd sits down with Susan […]

When author Ken Budd approached a local middle school teacher with a small problem related to the cover of his upcoming novel, the last in his Adventures of Buddy Williams series, she knew just who could help. Within what seemed like minutes, three young lads, all very near to the age of the book’s protagonist, […]

We all know Dave Gerry loves biographies. But, who knew he had a soft spot for fictional memoirs, too? During a late December edition of CTV British Columbia’s “The Last Word with Mike McCardell and Dave Gerry,” just before presenting the host of famous biographies that Dave has consumed over the years, he holds up […]

Just in time for winter, The Adventures of Buddy Williams, Book 3: WinterFree is now available in print and eBook format from Chapters / Indigo and Kobo. Readers can read WinterFree in their laps, on their desks, or on a Kobo Vox, computer, tablet, or smart phone. Give this book to someone you love now […]

As part of a fundraising series that includes visits from local authors, Ken Budd will be visiting the Oceanside hospice in Qualicum Beach to read, share and offer advice about writing. Parksville radio caught up with the author of The Adventures of Buddy Williams series before the big day. Listen to the full broadcast by […]