Two-time world record holder R.M. Almonte cancels Ontario Tour

Two-time world record holder R.M. Almonte cancels 16 November bookstore appearances after completing 18 Canadian stores across five provinces.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — R.M. Almonte, an author and two-time RecordSetter world record holder, has canceled 16 scheduled Ontario bookstore appearances originally planned for November 7–22, 2026, due to financial constraints.

The cancellation follows the completion of 18 bookstore appearances across five Canadian provinces in approximately one month. Beginning October 2, Almonte visited Indigo, Chapters, and Coles bookstores throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Quebec.

The Canadian tour itself has not been permanently canceled. Almonte and his business manager, Samuel Hamodey, are seeking financial support to resume appearances in December. They also hope to reschedule the canceled Ontario events for late March or early April 2027.

The interruption affects Almonte’s attempt to establish two additional world records following his previously completed United States bookstore campaign.

FINANCIAL CHALLENGES INTERRUPT CANADIAN TOUR

Almonte has personally financed much of his bookstore travels, including transportation, accommodations, flights, meals, publishing expenses, and other operational costs.

Although books have sold during his Canadian appearances, revenue from those sales is not immediately available. According to Almonte, publishing distribution payments can take approximately 120 to 180 days to reach his distributor, followed by additional processing before payment reaches his publishing company.

The delay creates financial challenges because travel expenses must be paid immediately, while revenue from completed book sales may remain unavailable for months. As expenses accumulated, Almonte exhausted the resources available to finance November’s Ontario schedule.

“Even with all the success I had, I still feel like a complete failure,” Almonte said while discussing the cancellations.

Almonte previously completed a record-setting journey across all 50 U.S. states in 192 days, including appearances at 64 Barnes & Noble bookstores. Those accomplishments earned him two world records recognized by RecordSetter.

During preparations for his American campaign, Almonte estimates receiving approximately 600 rejections from Barnes & Noble locations before ultimately achieving his goals. Reflecting on the current interruption, he said: “I thought the hardest part would be getting rejected 600 times by Barnes & Noble. It wasn’t. It was this.”

INDIGO RECOGNIZES THE CANADIAN JOURNEY

The Canadian tour has involved coordination with participating Indigo, Chapters, and Coles bookstore managers and Indigo representatives. In a statement regarding the undertaking, Indigo expressed its enthusiasm:

“What Ramon and his team is achieving here is such a fun feat! He already completed a record-breaking US tour and is going for another one here in Canada, and we’re happy that he’s partnering with Indigo and working closely with our stores coast-to-coast to bring this to life.”

The first Canadian segment included 18 completed bookstore appearances across five provinces in approximately one month. Despite the interruption, Almonte’s team remains appreciative of the cooperation received from participating bookstores and Indigo representatives.

SIXTEEN ONTARIO BOOKSTORE APPEARANCES CANCELED

The following scheduled appearances have been canceled:

November 7 — Coles Bayshore Shopping Centre — Ottawa
November 8 — Indigo Pinecrest — Ottawa
November 9 — Indigo South Keys — Ottawa
November 10 — Indigo Kanata — Kanata
November 11 — Coles Cornwall Square — Cornwall
November 12 — Chapters Peterborough — Peterborough
November 13 — Indigo Belleville — Belleville
November 14 — Coles Lindsay Square — Lindsay
November 15 — Indigo Oshawa Centre — Oshawa
November 16 — Coles Pickering Town Centre — Pickering
November 17 — Coles Eglinton Square — Scarborough
November 18 — Indigo Fairview Mall — North York
November 19 — Indigo Toronto Eaton Centre — Toronto
November 20 — Indigo The Well — Toronto
November 21 — Indigo Yonge and Eglinton — Toronto
November 22 — Indigo Sherway Gardens — Toronto

Almonte will not appear at these bookstores on the listed dates.

According to Almonte, Coles Bayshore Shopping Centre and Chapters Peterborough had not received copies of Fogs of Time when the cancellations were announced. The remaining scheduled Ontario locations were expected to have inventory, although customers should confirm availability directly with individual bookstores.

Copies have also been distributed to participating Indigo, Chapters, and Coles locations throughout Atlantic Canada and Quebec. Readers interested in obtaining Fogs of Time can inquire about availability or ordering through their local bookstores.

“Just because I’m not there doesn’t mean you can’t go and buy it,” Almonte explained.

HOW CANADIAN READERS CAN HELP

With December’s continuation uncertain, Almonte and his team are inviting readers and supporters to assist through book purchases, financial contributions, and sharing information about the campaign.

Readers can purchase Fogs of Time from participating Indigo, Chapters, and Coles bookstores, subject to local availability. Those wishing to provide direct financial assistance can contribute to the author’s GoFundMe campaign. Funds raised are intended to help with transportation, lodging, flights, meals, and other expenses associated with continuing the Canadian bookstore tour.

“First of all, anybody who helps in any kind of way, thank you so much,” Almonte said. “Even if it’s something as simple as buying one book, know that that is one more step I can take towards achieving this huge goal.”

Bookstore purchases may not generate immediate funds because of publishing distribution payment delays. Direct GoFundMe contributions could provide more immediate support for travel expenses. People unable to donate or purchase a book can share the campaign with others.

Watch the personal interview:
https://youtu.be/oCUgE1IFItI

Find or order Fogs of Time through Indigo:
https://www.indigo.ca/products/fogs-of-time

Support the Canadian tour:
https://gofund.me/eac62eb24

DECEMBER PLANS REMAIN UNCERTAIN

Almonte and Hamodey continue evaluating options for resuming the Canadian campaign in December. Whether the appearances proceed will depend on available funding. The team also hopes to reschedule canceled Ontario events for late March or early April 2027, although replacement dates have not been confirmed.

“No matter how many pieces are left on the board, you have to try everything until you have no more moves,” Almonte said.

ABOUT FOGS OF TIME

Fogs of Time is a metaphysical science-fiction novel by R.M. Almonte about time travel, grief, forgiveness, and personal choices. The story follows Maria, a young woman drawn through different periods of time by a mysterious green fog. The novel is available through participating booksellers, subject to stock and ordering options.

ABOUT R.M. ALMONTE

R.M. Almonte is an author, publisher, and two-time RecordSetter world record holder. He is the author of seven books, including Fogs of Time, and founder of R.M. Almonte Publishing LLC. He completed a bookstore campaign across all 50 U.S. states in 192 days, including appearances at 64 Barnes & Noble locations.

Samuel Hamodey
R.M. Almonte Publishing
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