Drawn from the images on the "We Love Nova Scotia" community Facebook group, these photos prove being in the right place at the right time does matter. From Meat Cove to Cape Forchu and down every back road and into every cove along the coast, We Love Nova Scotia is a collection of stunning photography from photographers from around the province. This is no ordinary photography book. It is a book about Nova Scotia by people who love Nova Scotia. Curated by author Vernon Oickle.

Bestselling author Vernon Oickle has 17 books to his credit and is an international award winning journalist and editor with 33 years experience working in community newspapers on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. Among his many awards for writing and photography is the Golden Quill Award for best editorial writing from the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors. Winning the award in 2012, Vernon is only the third Canadian and the first Nova Scotian to win this honour since it was first presented in 1961. In addition to his newspaper career, he is the author of 21 books. Vernon and his wife Nancy have two sons, Kellen and Colby. He continues to reside in Liverpool where he was born and raised.

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"CAPTIVATING"
"From the perspective of a born-and-raised Maritimer who has now lived more than half of my life in Nova Scotia, it's images like these that remind me why I came here and, more importantly, why I stayed. This captivating photo collection serves as a compelling reflection of who we are and why we've chosen to call this province home." —Lindsey Bunin

"BEAUTIFUL"
"As a journalist and photographer for nearly 30 years, I have seen and photographed countless images that speak to the beauty and spirit of Nova Scotia. That so many other photographers — everyday people, who, like so many of us, appreciate what our province has to offer visually — have taken such captivating images to add to the story of our province is a wonderful thing. We Love Nova Scotia — whats not to love?" —Tina Comeau, editor, Tri-County Vanguard

"INTIMATE"
"As a veteran journalist and the author of seven books about Nova Scotia, I can let you in on a little secret — the most captivating glimpses of our province come from the regular people who live here and love it. You'll find that out for yourself in We Love Nova Scotia. From a perfect, frozen wave at sunset, to a lone angler bathed in summer sun, this is an intimate family album of our beloved homeland." —Jon Tattrie, author of Daytrips From Halifax