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Wednesday Webinar Series: Pushing the Boundaries of Urban Fantasy
Join author Jes Battis as they discuss how urban fantasy blossoms within cities, towns, and communities, and how we can build fantastic “otherwheres” that address inequalities within our own world. Jes will discuss the history of the genre, developing queer and trans characters (and worlds), and intersecting experiences and how the magic of urban fantasy allows us to portray those complexities. Presenter: Jes Battis Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm (ET) Length: 90 minutes (including Q&A) Level: Basic + Type: Informational …
Find out more »Online Launch of Uncontrolled Flight by CAA Member Frances Peck
Join CAA BC Branch member Frances Peck for the Zoom launch of her new novel, Uncontrolled Flight, about the crash of an aerial firefighter and those left behind to piece together what happened. This free event runs 4:00 - 5:00 pm PT on September 12. Register here for the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/online-book-launch-frances-pecks-uncontrolled-flight-tickets-703622272157?aff=erelexpmlt. Following a reading from her new book, which early readers have called “compelling,” “accomplished,” and “impossible to put down,” Frances will be in conversation with Matt Bowes, General…
Find out more »Vancouver Launch of Uncontrolled Flight by CAA Member Frances Peck
Join CAA BC branch member Frances Peck for an in-person launch of her new novel, Uncontrolled Flight, about the crash of an aerial firefighter and those left behind to piece together what happened. This free event is at 7:00 pm on September 28, at the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, 1825 West 16th Avenue (at Burrard), Vancouver. Registration is not required. Uncontrolled Flight, Frances's second novel, spotlights the worlds of BC firefighting pilots and accident investigation. Part tragedy, part mystery,…
Find out more »Canadian Authors – National Capital Region Drop-in
Facing the Page Together This month we meet for round two of a micro-fiction challenge. See a photo and write the micro-story it inspires.
Find out more »Canadian Authors – National Capital Region Event
The Writer’s Life, with Brenda Chapman Brenda Chapman will share stories about her life as a writer of short stories, and mysteries. She will speak about the steps she took to become a published author, and how she approaches her work now that she has completed more than twenty novels. The life of an author these days also involves social media and book promotions. Chapman will discuss how to balance getting the creative work gets done while also maintaining social…
Find out more »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.
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