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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.
Find out more »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…
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