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Muskoka Authors Association Presents Tall Pine Tales 2024
Muskoka Authors Association (MMA) invites the community to the third installment of the 11th annual Tall Pine Tales, one of four exciting evenings of public readings featuring talented published and novice writers from Muskoka. The brainchild of Melody Richardson, the events continue to be planned and organized to keep alive her dream of supporting and promoting local writers. From historic fiction to poetry, humourous personal accounts to suspense-filled short stories and excerpts from novels, attendees will enjoy jam-packed evenings of…
Find out more »Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens.
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Susan Wadds Book Launch Event of What the Living Do
CAA Member-at-Large Susan Wadds continues her cross-Canada events celebrating the launch of her debut novel, What the Living Do, (Regal House Publishing, 2024). This event is one of several happening in August and September, and the event on August 17 features readings and conversations with Judy Whittaker.
Find out more »Local Author Talk with Edward Y.C. Lee at North York Central Library
Join author Edward Y. C. Lee as he discusses his debut novel, The Laundryman’s Boy. Set in St. Catherine’s in 1913, The Laundryman’s Boy follows 13-year-old Hoi Wing Woo’s struggles to build escape a life of hard labour and exploitation, and make something more of himself. Edward Lee will talk about his journey as a writer, the process of writing this novel, including interviews and research conducted into the struggles of new Chinese immigrants to Canada in the early 20th…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Susan Wadds Book Launch Event of What the Living Do
CAA Member-at-Large Susan Wadds continues her cross-Canada events celebrating the launch of her debut novel, What the Living Do, (Regal House Publishing, 2024). This event is one of several happening in August and September, and the event on August 20 features readings and conversations with Mary Simmerling.
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Book Launch of Unveiling Shadows of the Past by Neo Stone
Join CAA Toronto chapter member Neo Stone for a livestreamed book launch of Unveiling Shadows of the Past, held on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGFvk32Fn-qxQFQiRUFOPfQ. Neo will introduce his book, its new genre, and the Wisdom Warfare Competition (WWC) rules. You can also check the WWC rules in further detail on www.neostonewriter.com in the “About the Book” section. Get a copy and begin your answer seeking journey. While reading, imagine that you live in the protagonist’s shoes. YOU ARE the…
Find out more »3rd Annual Art & Words Festival
Visit the 3rd Annual Art & Words Festival at Gibsons Public Market, where artists are paired at random with an artist to create magic works of literature and art. New this year, on the first day of the festival is a book & art fair in the market, where participants can sell their art and books. Workshop proposals are also being accepted. Last year about 4,000 people came through the doors and saw the show, which included the awards ceremony…
Find out more »Poetry in the Park Summer 2024
Royal City Literary Arts Society presents Poetry in the Park Summer 2024, every Wednesday night from July 3 to August 28, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm PT. Each weekly session will feature 2 poets followed by an Open Mic. Opening Night is Wednesday, July 3, featuring Poets Jónína Kirton and Evelyn Lau. Come to listen and relax at this free, family friendly event in an outdoor setting. Bench seating available. Bringing a folding chair, a blanket, a friend, and maybe a…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Susan Wadds Book Launch Event of What the Living Do
CAA Member-at-Large Susan Wadds continues her cross-Canada events celebrating the launch of her debut novel, What the Living Do, (Regal House Publishing, 2024). This event is one of several happening in August and September, and the event on September 12 features readings and conversations with Danielle BigCanoe. Everyone welcome and all events are free.
Find out more »2024 Write on Bowen Festival
Welcome back to the Write on Bowen Festival, once again being held on beautiful Bowen Island/Nexwlélexwm! Join for an excellent line-up of events and activities planned for writers of any genre and level of experience. Friday night kicks off the festival with Rhythms and Rhymes: An Evening of Literary Delight, a presentation of readings by local authors, poets, singers/songwriters and spoken-word artists. Saturday and Sunday presents eight insightful and interactive workshops, featuring engaging and inspiring facilitators who can help you deepen your craft.…
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