Category Archives: Book Tour

Posts related to the book promotion, book talk/signing events, etc.

Western Mass

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Becky Luening

During our short stay in Western Massachusetts, Brian’s old stomping ground, we were based in the small town of Montague with friends Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib, whom Brian has known for many years and whom I met in 1997 … Continue reading →

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3 days in C-Town

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Becky Luening

OCT 12 – We arrived in Cleveland in the wee morning hours. Due in at 12:59 AM, the train was an hour and a quarter late. The approach was beautiful, over a bridge suspended just above an inky Cuyahoga River … Continue reading →

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Occupying Chicago

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Becky Luening

When setting up the East Coast book tour, the Chicago piece just slipped through our fingers, mostly due to lack of organizing time, but the way our schedule unfolded, we ended up spending one night there anyway. Serendipitously, with a … Continue reading →

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The Empire Builder

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Brian

Amtraking from Portland to Chicago, two days, two nights, October 8-10. Border Patrol came onto the train at White Fish, Montana. Why? Our train car porter told us the Border Patrol has jurisdiction within 30 miles of the border, and … Continue reading →

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We’re off!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Becky Luening

It was a rushed beginning. Despite my promise to pack light, my suitcase is stuffed to the max. Happily, Brian’s painful pinched nerve, which a week ago had threatened to cause us to cancel the whole East Coast tour, is … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles leg starts Sept. 1st

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Becky Luening

September 1 is the anniversary of the train assault that dramatically altered Brian’s path in 1987. This year it is the kick-off date of the Southern California leg of his BLOOD ON THE TRACKS book tour. L.A. here we come! … Continue reading →

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Reaching half-way there, and 70 on July 4th.

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Joel

The journey has at least taken us more than 400 miles from Portland.  And on July 4th – at that halfway mark – Brian turned 70 years old.  Having traveled on both 99w and then along Hwy 101, we’ve been … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, June 14

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Brian

I completed 42 miles of handcycling today. My shoulders feel good after having received a diagnosis last November of serious arthritis. Have been on an anti-inflammatory diet [no gluten (wheat), no casein (dairy), no phytates (soy, except Miso and Tempeh), … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Brian

I don’t expect the books to arrive until June 20th, but I will read a few passages from my manuscript at a VFP fundraising event on June 11th, 6-9pm at the Metanoia Peace House, 2116 NE 18th Ave., Portland, Oregon. … Continue reading →

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