Oriole Veldhuis, author of the book “For Elise: Unveiling the Forgotten Woman on the Criddle Homestead”, was selected as a finalist for the 2016 Whistler Independent Book Awards, recognizing excellence in Canadian independent publishing. The awards were presented at the 15th Annual Whistler Writers Festival on October 16. http://www.tidewaterfestival.com/whistler-independent-book-awards-2016-finalists/ A synopsis of the book can be found at https://vanecriddle.wordpress.com
