From publicity materials, we know that One Old Stately Pine (Artistic Warrior, 2015) is "a book of poetic tales of heroes, villains, good ol' boys and friendly folk. Fred Steele recaptures the fine art of story telling in One Old Stately Pine. Childhood memories and folklore combine to create an impressive collection of stories of days gone by, some not that long ago.";

Fred Steele was born on Canada's east cost but moved to the Okanagan in 1947. He is a "farmer, a poet and writer of lyrics."; His previous jobs have included sales, broadcasting and professional bingo calling. Steele lives in Kelowna, BC.

BOOKS:

One Old Stately Pine (Artistic Warrior Publishing, 2015) $14.95 9780991883387

[BCBW 2015]