Mindshadows Paperbacks
Add them to your bookshelf! Here's how To Order
The GW Collection
Canada
Click the Add to Cart buttons below each book to order quality "Trade Paperbacks" signed by the author. These buttons use PayPal secure payments to ensure the security of your information. We add a subsidized shipping fee of $9.99 CAD for single books but shipping is free for larger quantities Canada-wide.
Want more detail, alternatives, or bulk order discounts? See the Special Orders at the bottom of the page.
U.S.
For 3 or more books get author-signed books directly from Mindshadows with free shipping to destinations in the US. Click the Add to Cart buttons under the books and add three or more books to your cart before you checkout.
For fewer than 3 books please use the Special Orders procedure at the bottom of the page so we can determine shipping costs. We are not able to process shipping to the US for orders of less than 3 books using the Add to Cart buttons.
For discounts on bulk orders of more than 6 books check out Special Orders at the bottom of the page
Outside North America
Please use the Special Orders procedure described at the bottom of the page to get signed books directly from Mindshadows.
Alternative Book sources
Mindshadows paperbacks can also be ordered online via Amazon and directly from online and local book stores world-wide. Just search for the book's ISBN number, which is noted below for each book.
These books are typically printed locally on demand and they won't be signed by the author, but you might find better prices and delivery times.
Once Upon a Summer
Available now!
329 Pages
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-7750354-3-5
$24.95 CAD from Mindshadows
In Canada? Order direct from Mindshadows!
Order first editions signed by the author directly from Mindshadows.
Our subsidized shipping rate is $9.99 Canada-wide for a single book, but if you order additional Mindshadows books for shipment at the same time, then shipping is free.
Just click "Add to Cart" to buy one or multiple books from Mindshadows.
Outside Canada? Get from Amazon, bookstores or by special order from Mindshadows.
For U.S. orders of 3 or more Mindshadows books, use the "Add to Cart" button above, and get free shipping. Unfortunately, due to shipping costs, we can't accept U.S. orders for fewer than 3 books, except via the Special Orders Process below.
Paperback editions will also be available worldwide from Amazon, from your local bookstore, and from other online bookstores. All that's needed is the ISBN number to find and order the book.
Or contact Mindshadows at booksales@mindsadows.com to make special arrangements for copies signed by the author and shipped directly from Mindshadows.
Book 1: 548 Pages
$24.95 CAD
ISBN: 978-0-9732780-5-7
Book 2: 558 Pages
$24.95 CAD
ISBN: 978-0-9732780-3-3
Book 3: 436 Pages
$24.95 CAD
ISBN: 978-0-9732780-7-1
Book 4: 477 Pages
$24.95 CAd
ISBN: 978-1-7750354-1-1
A Place to Call Home
517 Pages
Set in the turbulent, formative years of Ontario, this compelling saga spans five decades and two generations.
$24.95 CAD
ISBN: 978-0-9732780-0-2
Moon Hall
370 Pages
Two women who live a century apart. Two stories that interweave to form a rich tapestry of intriguing characters, evocative places, and compelling events.
$20.00 CAD
ISBN: 0-9732780-1-3
Specials!
Treat yourself or your friends to books you can't put down.
Book collections with great discounts and free shipping across North America.
The Muskoka Collection
$85 Special!
Immerse yourself in the Wyndham family saga, spanning 2 World Wars and the previous global pandemic
All 4 books in the series, with over 2,000 pages of escapism, adventure, and romance for only $85 CAD
Save 15% and get free shipping in North America
The GW Collection - $130
Escape with characters who will become your new "fictional friends"
Travel through time and space from the 1840's to the 1990's, through Europe and North America
Get all 7 books in the Gabriele Wills collection, including The Muskoka Collection
Over 3,000 pages of escapism, adventure, and romance
Save 23% and get free shipping in North America
Special Pricing for Book Clubs!
15% off orders of 6 - 9 books or 20% off 10 or more books shipped to one address!
See Special Orders below for details
General Information ...
Mindshadows trade paperbacks can be shipped directly to customers in Canada & the US through on-line purchase. We use PayPal as our payment processor, which supports payment via credit cards or PayPal account. A PayPal account is not required.
Autographed First Editions
High quality trade paperbacks with evocative cover photography by Melanie Wills
Drop-ship directly as gifts, with inscription of your choice!
Prefer not to use PayPal? Send an email to booksales@mindshadows.com to make alternative arrangements for payment!
Currencies, Taxes, and Foreign Exchange
All sales are conducted in Canadian funds, however you are billed in your currency.
Contact us at booksales@mindshadows.com if you prefer not to use PayPal to buy books from this site, and we'll arrange an alternative payment process.
You can choose whether PayPal or your credit card company should calculate and apply any foreign exchange conversions. Be aware that PayPal charges a fee for currency conversion (2.5% the time of this writing).
Click here to see typical exchange rates between Canadian and other currencies, however bear in mind that PayPal and your credit card company may not use these exact rates for your purchase.
A 5% GST tax will be added for shipments to Canadian destinations only.
Shipping
Price: Shipping is subsidized by Mindshadows. For a single book, shipping is $9.99 CAD to all Canadian destinations.
Special: Shipping is FREE to Canadian destinations for orders of 2 or more books and to US destinations for orders of 3 or more books.
Timing: Books are normally shipped within two business days of receipt of payment.
Method: All shipments are made via Canada Post Expedited Parcel Post.
On-line shipment tracking: Canadian shipments will be provided with tracking information by Canada Post, which will enable you to track the delivery of your order.
Delivery: Delivery within Canada is normally 2-7 days after shipment, depending on destination and to the US may be a little longer.
The Add to Cart Order Process ...
Applies to ...
Use the Add to Cart buttons for all shipments to Canada and shipments of 3 or more books to the US.
Use the Special Orders process for all non-North American shipments, shipments of fewer than 3 books to the US, and all shipments that qualify for custom bulk discounts.
Simply...
Click the "Add to Cart" button to add items to your PayPal shopping cart or "View Cart" to see the status of your cart. US orders must include at least 3 books to use Add to Cart.
In the PayPal shopping cart screen, adjust item quantities and click either "Continue Shopping" or "Checkout" when you're ready. Canadian orders must include at least 2 books to qualify for free shipping. To check out, follow the PayPal prompts and when payment is complete, your order will be forwarded to Mindshadows to initiate delivery.
You can have the books drop-shipped to a different address, and can request special processing instructions by sending an eMail to Mindshadows when the order is submitted.
Contact us at booksales@mindshadows.com to arrange a Special Order if you're looking for bulk discounts or prefer to not use PayPal.
And here are the Details ...
On the Mindshadows On-Line Shop "Print Books" page, click an "Add to Cart" button to add the first item to your shopping cart. This will take you to the PayPal secure payment shopping cart site.
On the PayPal shopping cart screen, you can change the quantity of books if desired, "check-out", and pay. You can also click "Continue Shopping" to return to the Mindshadows site to add additional items to your on-line shopping cart.
To start the checkout process from the Mindshadows site, click "View Cart", which will take you back to the PayPal site. On the PayPal site you can then review and modify the quantities of the items in your cart. Click one of the "Checkout" buttons depending on whether or not you have a PayPal account.
If you are not a member of PayPal, clicking the relevant button will take you to the credit card and billing information page. Enter your credit card and billing details - note that credit card information goes only to PayPal and is not shared with Mindshadows.
If you wish the order to be "drop-shipped" to a location other than your billing address, click the checkbox and enter the details. This can be useful for sending books as gifts. If you'd like a gift card included or the book personalized, put the details in the "Instructions to Merchant" or send an email to booksales@mindshadows.com.
For US shipments, Canada Post requires your phone number be entered in order to process the shipment. Also please confirm that the order is for 3 or more books, otherwise use the Special Orders procedure below.
Double check that your email address is correct, as this will be used by PayPal to send you a record of the order and by Mindshadows to connect with you about the order.
You can also cancel the order on this page, which will return you to the Mindshadows shop, acknowledging that no charges have been made.
Click "Pay Now" to complete the order.
The PayPal confirmation page will display for a few seconds. From here, you can display a Printable Receipt page (if you are quick!). You will then automatically be re-directed to the Mindshadows web site (the "Merchant") where you will see additional information.
Shortly after you check-out and pay, you will receive an email from PayPal, confirming your purchase.
When Mindshadows receives notification of the order from PayPal, we will initiate shipping documentation. When completed, the shipper will send you an eMail with tracking information.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact Mindshadows at booksales@mindshadows.com.
Special Orders ...
Applies to ...
Special orders can be arranged for orders that aren't suitable for the automated "Add to Cart" process. This includes discounted bulk shipments, non-North American shipments, and shipments of less than 3 books to the US. Discounts are available for orders of 6 or more books. This simple and secure PayPal-based system ensures that your financial information remains confidential.
Simply ...
Send us an email describing your requirements and we'll let you know the shipping and any other costs, and any discounts that are applicable.
If you want to proceed a payment request will be emailed to you from PayPal (or via e-transfer if you prefer).
Click on the link in the email, and if you are satisfied, complete the on-line payment form on PayPal, and we'll ship your books.
And here are the details ...
Send an email to booksales@mindshadows.com with the particulars of your order: Qty of each book, any special instructions, preferred shipping method (if known), shipping address including postal or zip code and country, your contact info and email address if different from the one you use to send your request, your phone number, and any other particulars we should be aware of.
We will review your requirements and may connect with you to clarify details and advise you of any discounts that are available. If you want to proceed, we’ll prepare a quotation that includes shipping costs and reflects any bulk discounts, and we'll initiate a payment request through PayPal or via eTransfer.
Usually within 24 hours of any order clarifications, you'll receive an email from PayPal, with the subject "PayPal money request from Mindshadows". This will detail the total amount of the order including any shipping costs.
To approve the order and payment, click on the link in the email and a secure PayPal payment page will open in your web browser. Enter the requested information and when you finish, PayPal will confirm your order with an email. You don't need a PayPal account, and you can pay with common credit cards if you wish (click the link next to "Don't have a PayPal account").
When Mindshadows is notified by PayPal of the completed payment, we'll ship the books requested and send you a confirmation email.
Note that although we'll pre-pay the shipping costs, you will be responsible for any brokerage fees and local taxes. GST tax will be applied to Canadian orders.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Mindshadows at booksales@mindshadows.com.