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CAA NATIONAL EVENT – Special All Members’ Meeting for Membership Structure Review
To attend, you must be a Canadian Authors member and register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcO2urzsrGNzoxK-PDk5VcEdcmp3vcpUq. For over 100 years, the Canadian Authors Association has been devoted to its mission of helping emerging and established writers in their author journey. Now we are taking that a step further by helping to lead Canadian authors into this next century. As part of our Strategic Plan, we are rolling out a brand new, exciting community platform to connect all our writers, and offer us a…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Book Launch with Brian Douglas
Join author and CAA BC member Brian Douglas to celebrate the release of his debut novel, They Flutter Behind You. This event features readings, book signing, snack and beverages, and cake cutting at 5:00 pm. Dress is informal. Drop-in anytime, but please RSVP to briandouglas.author@gmail.com.
Find out more »CAA BC CHAPTER EVENT – Kevin Chong on the Writing of The Double Life of Benson Yu
Our presenter on April 22 will be Kevin Chong, author of seven works of fiction and non-fiction. His latest work, The Double Life of Benson Yu, was shortlisted for the 2023 Scotia Bank Giller Prize. It tells the story of a writer struggling to hatch a novel from his not so happy memories of growing up in a housing project in Chinatown. Kevin is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. He has been a reader…
Find out more »CAA NATIONAL EVENT – Wednesday Webinar Series
Wednesday Webinar Series: Essential Resources for Writers of Speculative Fiction with Su J. Sokol This webinar is designed to help writers of speculative fiction find tools to help them to improve their craft, perfect their work, and get published, all while receiving the support they need. I will also offer tips on how to best use these tools. The presentation, including Power Point slides, will be followed by a question and answer period. About Su J. Sokol Su J Sokol…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT– Poetry Readings at Toronto Public Library High Park Branch
April is National Poetry Month, so celebrate with an evening at the library featuring poetry readings hosted by local author Bernadette Gabay Dyer. Poets will include CAA Toronto Branch member Patrick Connors, Daniel Maluka, Al Moritz, and Judith Penfold. Following the reading, works will be available to purchase. All are welcome to this drop-in event, no registration required. If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Book Launch Party with James R.D. Hilton
Into the Known Universe: A Cosmic Love Story, Kinda is a humourous sci-fi adventure and the debut novel of James R.D. Hilton. It follows Stuart Bode, a low-level cog in the corporate machine who is offered the promotion of his dreams in exchange for tracking down a stolen freighter and retrieving its cargo. In an awkward twist, the “cargo” turns out to be his boss’ runaway wife, Janna. She wants to see the stars. He just wants his stapler to…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Raymond Beauchemin Readings from The Emptiest Quarter: Novellas
Join Raymond Beauchemin as he discusses and signs copies of his latest book, The Emptiest Quarter: Novellas.
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT– Book Launch and Author Reading with Kamal Parmar
Join Poet Laureate of Nanaimo and CAA BC Branch member Kamal Parmar in launching her newly published poetry book, Vanishing into the Blue, at the Vancouver Island Regional Library – Nanaimo Harbourfront. The evening will feature Kamal reading from Vanishing into the Blue, an Open Mic session, and book sales. If you would like to read one or two of your poems at this event, please contact Kamal at serenity.343@gmail.com. Space all are welcome to attend this free in person…
Find out more »CAA NATIONAL EVENT – Wednesday Webinar Series
Wednesday Webinar Series: What You Can Say Instead Some authors over-use specific words and phrases, or choose ones they are accustomed to using, even when better choices may be available. This webinar will be an introduction to things an author might say instead of words and phrases that are over-worked, or that can be stated more effectively. This webinar will focus on things too commonly said, things said incorrectly, and resources for finding more effective words and phrases that may…
Find out more »The Publishing Extravaganza, Hosted by Muskoka Authors Association
Muskoka Authors Association (MMA) is hosting an all-day one-of-a-kind Publishing Extravaganza, one of the largest gatherings of professionals related to the publishing industry ever held in Muskoka. No matter the stage of your writing project, this is a must-attend event, where you will hear from industry specialists covering all aspects of the publishing journey. Publishers will walk you through the publication process (whether you’re looking to publish with a traditional publisher or self-publish), and literary agents will share the secrets on…
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