Photos from Bruce Templeton’s launch of Twenty Four Teddy Bears

On Thursday, September 29, 2016 Bruce Templeton launched the third book in his Christmas series that shares his experiences assisting Santa! Published by Creative Book Publishing, the book was made available for the first time ever at the event held in the Knights of Columbus hall in St. John’s, NL.

As of today, you can find the book in many retailers, and online. Bruce will also be available at a number of signings and appearances, which you can find here.

Photo Credits: Joshua Jamieson and Bernadette Gentry

Bruce shows Olivia where her story is found in the book (on page 89)

The Telegram’s Keith Gosse taking photos for the paper!

Bruce speaking to guests at the launch.

 

Public readings and events coming up soon!

As the holiday season draws near, Bruce Templeton’s schedule gets busier – between his duties as Santa’s assistant, and sharing the stories of The Man in the Red Suit.  There are a number of readings and events coming up, check out the Signings & Sightings pages for the full list of new events just recently added today.  Here’s a poster for a family friendly reading happening soon at Chapters on Kenmount Road.

Bruce Templeton to read at A.C. Hunter Library

As part of the Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries author reading series, Bruce Templeton will be reading from The Man in the Red Suit on March 20, 2013.  The event will take place from 7pm to 8pm at the A.C. Hunter Library in the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre on the second floor.

Bruce will read from his Globe and Mail Bestseller The Man in the Red Suit for 25 minutes or so, with an opportunity for questions, and refreshments afterwords. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Bruce Templeton meets youth Santa’s helped at Chapters signing

Bruce Templeton chats with Charlotte at Chapters

Charlotte’s proud parents Andrea and John very much looked forward to taking their daughter to Bruce Templeton’s recent signing for The Man in the Red Suit at Chapters on September 29 in St. John’s.  Charlotte was one of the young children that Bruce helped to meet Santa back when she was too young to remember. Born in October 2002, she was one of the children who spent Christmas in the hospital that year, weighing only a few hundred grams after arriving prematurely.

Andrea discovered The Man in the Red Suit after reading an article about it in The Telegram by Tara Bradbury, “I happened to be on Google News one day and a headline about a man in the red suit caught my eye under local Newfoundland and Labrador news,” she said.

“I clicked on it for curiosity and as soon as I started reading the column it was like I was struck with a ton of bricks! I immediately began to cry as I knew what was coming next. So many emotions came flooding back about that time when Charlotte was at the Janeway. As we had mentioned [at the book signing] there were many ups and downs during her stay there but by the time December came she had vastly improved. Things were looking up!”

Bruce Templeton & Charlotte pose at Chapters with The Man in the Red Suit and a photo of her and Santa from 2002.

Andrea and John were thankful for Charlotte’s visit with Santa that Bruce had arranged and were excited themselves to meet the real-deal.  It was something fun, uplifting, and positive for the whole family to focus on at the time.  The remarkable meeting also led way to tradition Andrea adds, “Charlotte had her own little Christmas tree there and we have had a family tradition each year since then. Every year we talk about her first Christmas and how Santa came to visit. Then she decorates her little tree and we put it in a special place in our house to remind us of the miracle we received.”

Thanks to Andrea, John, and Charlotte for sharing their story with us.

Bruce Templeton speaks at Man in the Red Suit book launch

The book launch for Bruce Templeton’s memoir, The Man in the Red Suit, took place Wednesday, September 26 at Clovelly Golf Course.  The event drew lots of support for the new publication and 600 copies of the book were sold before the night’s end.  Bruce took his time at the mic to acknowledge his many great experiences he’s had as Santa’s assistant over the years.  Take a look at the video for some of his thoughts, and a very special reading.

New Bruce Templeton signings added for The Man in the Red Suit

Following the launch event for The Man in the Red Suit: A Memoir on September 26 at Clovelly Golf Course, Bruce Templeton will be out and about for a couple of already confirmed signings!

The first will take place at Chapters on Kenmount Road in St. John’s, on Saturday, September 29 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Check out the details for this event on Facebook.

Later on Saturday, October 27, Bruce will be at the St. John’s Costco location for a free author meet ‘n greet, signing copies of The Man in the Red Suit from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.