Launch of new book by Dr. Darcy Shaw and Dr. Penny Williamson on October 7 at UPEI
Writing Together: A Year of Meaning-Making and Friendship, a new book by Dr. Darcy Shaw, professor emeritus of small animal internal medicine, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, and Dr. Penny Williamson, retired associate professor of medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will be launched on Tuesday, October 7, at 7 pm in the Faculty Lounge, SDU Main Building, UPEI.
The event, which will be hosted by The Bookmark, is free, and all are welcome.
Dr. Shaw and Dr. Williamson committed to writing together for a year, despite being separated by age, gender, profession, and geography, and Writing Together is the result. In the process, they discovered that writing together could be a way to reflect on life, deepen friendship, and create a powerful antidote to loneliness in a time when people are so disconnected. Using poetry as a catalyst for carefully crafted prompts, they created a process for writing in a trustworthy space that anyone could use.
Drawing from their backgrounds in facilitation and leadership development, the authors have created more than just a writing guide—they have crafted a lifeline for anyone feeling stuck, seeking renewal, or longing to understand their life’s journey. Writing Together is an exploration of connection, vulnerability, and the transformative power of shared storytelling.
Dr. Shaw is an award-winning veterinarian and professor emeritus of small animal internal medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. His work spans clinical medicine to communication skills teaching and leadership development. He sees animals as guides to integrity and wholeness.
Dr. Williamson is an internationally recognized facilitator, educator, and coach for leaders in health care and other serving professions. She is a retired associate professor of medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a founding facilitator and mentor, Center for Courage and Renewal. Her work focuses on living and working with authenticity, courage, and heart.
