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Victoria Festival of Authors: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike
With John Barton, Lorna Crozier, Kyeren Regehr and Madeline Sonik Victorians can claim writers John Barton (Lost Family), Lorna Crozier (Through the Garden), Kyeren Regehr (Cult Life), and Madeline Sonik (Fontainebleau) as belonging to their vibrant, rich literary community. With strong voices and distinct styles, their works span the range from poetry to prose, memoir to fiction. Join them for a panel moderated by Darrel J. McLeod that will be as intriguing as the works are diverse. Darrel will facilitate…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Workshop with Keith Barker
An introduction to Playwriting with Keith Barker The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed them into writers, and what writing can tell us…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Workshop with Thea Lim
Worldbuilding is for Everyone with Thea Lim The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed them into writers, and what writing can tell us about…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Poetically Speaking
Poets Sue Goyette, shalan joudry, and El Jones in conversation with author and essayist Amanda Jernigan. The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed them into…
Find out more »The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: Cherishing Indigenous Languages in Picture Books (For Adults)
The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. Cherishing Indigenous Languages in Picture Books Picture books are playing an…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: What We Learn From Each Other
Vivek Shraya and Cicely Belle Blain join Stephanie Domet in conversation about mentorship, writing, representation, and community. The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Workshop with Carol Bruneau
Sticking with It: Persevering with Your Story and Your Practice with Carol Bruneau The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed them into writers,…
Find out more »Victoria Festival of Authors: Queer Existence is Resistance: the Power of QT2BIPOC Futurisms
With Serena Bhandar, Danny Ramadan and jaye simpson As QT2BIPOC, our existence is science fiction. We live as a product of our ancestor’s collective dreams, imagination, and their relentless fight against the post-apocalyptic regime of European colonization. As we sit twenty years into the new century, uprisings grow, and the call for change is making people ask, “If not this world, then what?” In this panel discussion, explore the power and importance of QT2BIPOC futurisms…
Find out more »The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: Doodle With Me [6+]
The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. Doodle With Me - Ideal for children 6+ Debbie Ridpath Ohi…
Find out more »Afterwords Literary Festival: Advanced Workshop with Sue Goyette
Writing into the Unknown: fortifying a curious and imaginative practice with Sue Goyette The AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet, and in the fall of 2019, AfterWords held its inaugural edition. In 2020, due to Covid-19, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward, the experiences that formed them into writers, and what…
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