Local artist promotes best-selling book

Kimber D. Gorton, author, showcases her 'Autumn Andersen And The Quest For Keys' book in Barrie, Ont., on Sat., June 28, 2025.

Kimber D. Gorton showcased her best-selling book Saturday afternoon, a fictional story she hopes can connect with readers of all ages on an emotional level.

Gorton debuted ‘Autumn Andersen And The Quest For Keys’ at a south Barrie store, a book about a young girl learning about life through her late grandmother who died of dementia.

Gorton says the grandmother’s memories are recorded on USB keys and sent to the protagonist for her to go on a life quest.

“We all experience loss during our life journey and this first book of five in the series has already a proven connection with readers ages 8 to 108,” said Gorton in an email to CTV News. “Grief is hard enough to navigate, even better to have the proper supports in place to help guide us on our way.”

Gorton adds that she wants to emphasize the importance of reading novels and creative writing in a world of growing technology and artificial intelligence.

“Reading is something we should all do on a regular basis for healthy brain activity, awareness, self-improvement, and enjoyment,” she said. “I love to read all types of genres and making an attempt to write them. I am a fictional author and love the creative process of being able to create something that is an educational escape that allows a free space to heal and acknowledge areas that require attention within.”

Copies of ‘Autumn Andersen And The Quest For Keys’ are available for purchase locally in-store or online.