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CAA NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION CHAPTER EVENT – Poetry Workshop: Crafting Poems for Publication
Presenter: Deborah-Anne Tunney Via Zoom. Free to members of Canadian Authors. Non-members $20.00 Deborah-Anne Tunney will lead us in how to craft poetry so that it catches the eye of publishers and ensuring that the work is publishable. BIO: Deborah-Anne Tunney is a poet, short story writer and novelist who was born and lives in Ottawa. Her prose and poetry have appeared in Canadian, American and U.K. literary journals and anthologies, notably Threepenny Review, Missouri Review, Narrative among others. Her linked short story collection, The View…
Find out more »Yom HaShoah Commemoration: Meet the Author John Lorinc
In person at the Miles Nadal JCC or online via Zoom. Author and journalist John Lorinc discusses his new memoir No Jews Live Here in honour of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Learn about the complicated Hungarian Jewish history, four generations of John's family’s journey through the Holocaust and 1956 Revolution to postwar Toronto, and exodus from a country still unable to rid itself of antisemitic demons. For registration assistance, please call the Miles Nadal JCC Information Desk at 416-924-6211, Ext. 0,…
Find out more »Writers’ Retreat on a Historic River
Gift yourself a spring retreat! Connect with yourself and other dedicated writers, and reset your writing mindset. Each day will include quiet writing time, guided writing to help you explore aspects of your work and yourself, plus explorations of the craft and business of writing on both sides of the border. Our home will be the historic and eclectic South Landing Inn, where we share meals, host discussion, and delve into our writing. Each character-filled guest room is bright and…
Find out more »Hockey Talk: Chronicling the Canucks with Daniel Wagner, Ed Willes, and Andy Prest
Join for an engaging talk led by hockey writers, who will take you behind the scenes of the Canucks with some of their favourite stories and memorable moments. In this discussion, the writers will share their experiences covering the game, offering unique perspectives on team dynamics and player development. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from the voices that shape our understanding and appreciation of the game! FREE! Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may…
Find out more »Muskoka Authors Association Meeting – Guest Speaker Gwen Tuinman
Author Gwen Tuinman Shares Her Journey to Publication of Novel, Unrest Free for MAA Members. $20 for Non-Members. Doors open at 6:30 pm. IMPORTANT NOTE TO ATTENDEES: Gwen has a brain/eye issue that results in my extreme sensitivity to LED lighting. Over exposure impacts her health and the recovery time is lengthy. Open laptops or i-pads (even if they are facing away from her) and computer projectors or tv screens are problematic. Gwen Tuinman is the author of Unrest (Random…
Find out more »Reporting on the Environment: Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood and Anne Shibata Casselman in conversation with Laura Lynch
At a pivotal moment for both the environmental and media landscape, journalists play a crucial role in keeping the public informed about climate change. In this timely event, award-winning journalists Steph Kwetásel’wet Wood (The Narwhal) and Anne Shibata Casselman (Maclean’s, The Walrus, National Geographic) will sit down with the Laura Lynch (CBC) and discuss their experiences reporting on the natural world. FREE! Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
Find out more »Literary Showcase with Brampton Writer in Residence Kevin heronJones
Celebrate Literary Arts with Brampton Writer in Residence Kevin heronJones & Festival of Literary Diversity Founder Jael Richardson Free. All Are Welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. To celebrate a highly successful inaugural year of the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), Brampton Library, and the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)'s joint Brampton Writer in Residence program, this year's resident, Kevin heronJones, will be joined by fellow author and FOLD founder Jael Richardson on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Gore Meadows Branch…
Find out more »Poets Trevor Carolan and Evelyn Lau, Live and Free
You're invited to join poets Trevor Carolan and Evelyn Lau, and guitarist-vocals Marlowe Ferris, live and free, on Friday, April 25, reading at Christ Church Cathedral. A free event at a time of national cultural awareness. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All ages. With financial assistance from The Canada Council through the Writers Union of Canada, and with the support of the Christ Church Cathedral community.
Find out more »Canadian Independent Bookstore Day 2025
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) is the annual day when readers, writers, illustrators, publishers, and others come together to celebrate indie bookstores across Canada.
Find out more »North Shore Writers’ Association Workshop Presents Writing Picture Books with Laura Farina
The sonnet, the haiku...the picture book? In this hands-on workshop, poet and picture book writer, Laura Farina, will walk you through the conventions of the picture book, helping you find unexpected and delightful possibilities for your own work within the constraints of this form. FREE! Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.
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