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Women, Life, Freedom, Poems for the Iranian Revolution
Poetry, music, and a silent auction featuring poets Katerina Fretwell, Sonja Greckol, Sahar Golshan, and Mohineet Kaur Boparai, along with featured musicians Shahriyar Jamshidi and Diane Roblin. Hosted by Cy Strom and Bänoo Zan. The silent auction includes artwork by Ann Bald-Bloom, Nora Camps, Katerina Fretwell, Daniel Maluka, Corrado Paina, Cory Weaver, and more. See full details and updates at the Facebook event page.
Find out more »Niagara Parks Coast to Coast ‘Family Women’ Literacy Series with CAA Member Sharon Frayne
This four-part Canadian literary series returns to historic Queenston chapel this fall. Canada's Literary Women unveil the meaning of family through their unique perspectives and published works. The Sound of a Rainbow, a deep and compelling story of resilience and empathy, by author Sharon Frayne, will be released November 9. Details and tickets at niagaraparks.com/coast-to-coast.
Find out more »CAA–BC Branch Event: Author Talk with Dietrich Kalteis
Dietrich will tell us what ignites a good crime story and what a good crime story should look like. How to find your voice, get to know your characters and let them speak. How to set the scenes and work the subplots into the main story line. Is it better to plot a story in advance or jump right into the writing? Crime plot-lines have been told and retold many times. How can the genre be kept fresh? Dietrich will…
Find out more »CAA BC CHAPTER EVENT – Autobiographies & Memoirs March Reading Series
We had so many members register for our February Autobiographies and Memoirs Open Mic that we’ve rolled some of our exciting authors into a special March continuation! At this event, we will hear authors Patricia Corbett, Adrienne Drobnies, Rosemary Keevill, Leila Kulpas, Ian Rodriguez, Sylvia Taylor, and Lilija Valis read stories of their personal life and experiences. All are welcome to attend this free event, but please register to receive your personal Zoom link to attend at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcOyhqTssHdxXOoblqWZfCWUA8REah8ez. After registering,…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Raymond Beauchemin Readings from The Emptiest Quarter: Novellas
Join author and CAA Member at Large Raymond Beauchemin as he discusses and signs copies of his latest book, The Emptiest Quarter: Novellas. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the bar.
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Book Launch and Author Reading with Rita Miceli
Join author and CAA Niagara member Rita Miceli for the launch of her book, Giaci and Me: A Mother's Journey of Loving and Raising on Autistic Child. Books are available for preorder at https://giaci.ca/.
Find out more »CAA TORONTO CHAPTER EVENT – Copyright and You, A Crash Course by D.G. Valdron
Intellectual Property (IP) is the bread and butter of writers and artists. It is at the core of every contract, fundamental to getting paid and key to being respected. But it’s also mysterious and poorly understood for many of us. Where does it come from, and how do you get it? Is a secret handshake required? How does it operate across borders? How can you sell it and still keep it? What to look for, and what to watch out…
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Reading From The Emptiest Quarter by Ray Beauchemin
Join author and CAA Member-at-Large Ray Beauchemin, with his wife Denise Roig, the incredible author behind Brilliant, for a livestream reading from The Emptiest Quarter, Ray’s collection of novellas. Sky above, sand below, peace within. Raymond Beauchemin's new book is the novella collection The Emptiest Quarter, now available at Signature Editions and https://linktr.ee/emptiestquarter. Watch the book trailer here and download a book club guide here. Join the livestream reading this Saturday at https://fb.me/e/3YPa3hrdz.
Find out more »CAA MEMBER EVENT – Book Launch with Melanie Marttila
Join author and CAA Member at Large Melanie Marttila for the launch of her debut poetry collection, The Art of Floating. The evening will include a Q & A session with Kim Fahner, a reading by the author, and a book signing. Attend the livestream at Book Launch of The Art of Floating by Melanie Marttila.
Find out more »Open Mic at the Library: North York Edition
Musicians, poets, and storytellers, you are invited to come share your talents at the North York Central Library open mic! For adults, seniors, and teens. No registration required, but sign-up starts at 5:30 pm ET. Performers and audience members are all welcome. An acoustic guitar and piano are provided. Each participant has 7 minutes per performance. For more information, please contact the Language, Literature and Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639.
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